New Version of the FSSC 22000 Standard – V.7

FSSC has published the new Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme, aiming to strengthen food safety, align with international standards, and support sustainable development goals. The scheme documents are available at: https://www.fssc.com/fssc-22000/documents/version-7-documents/

🔍 What’s Changing in Version 7?

The main changes include:

• Integration of the new ISO 22002-x:2025 standards for prerequisite programs (PRPs).
• Alignment with the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024, ensuring continued international recognition.
• Strengthening of sustainability requirements, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Provision of information regarding food categories, offering greater clarity.
• Changes and improvements as part of the scheme’s continuous improvement.

📅 Timeline

Certified organizations will have a 12‑month transition period to implement the new version. Audits under Version 6 are allowed until April 30, 2027, and transition audits from Version 6 to Version 7 must take place from May 1, 2027 and be completed by April 30, 2028.

ℹ️ What Does This Mean for Certified Organizations?

Organizations already certified under Version 6 should prepare for the transition by updating their systems according to the new requirements and carry out a transition audit- either surveillance or recertification – between May 1,  2027 and April 30, 2028, depending on their certification cycle.