FSSC 22000 is a globally recognized food safety standard. Version 7 is aligned with new industry requirements and global trends.
This update introduces significant changes, including the adoption of the ISO 22002:2025 series, compliance with GFSI Benchmarking 2024 and enhanced support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this article, we explore the key reasons behind the revision, the expanded scope and the timeline for a successful transition.
Reasons for the transition
- Adoption of the ISO 22002:2025 series PRPs
- Alignment with GFSI Benchmarking Requirements version 2024
- Strengthening requirements to support organizations’ contributions to the SDGs
- Clearer structure for categorizing the food supply chain
- Continuous improvement through content updates and revisions
Publication timeline
- The official release date for FSSC 22000 Version 7 is not yet confirmed, but it is expected to be around late Q1 or early Q2 of 2026
- There will be a 12-month transition period from the date of publication, to allow organizations time to implement the new standard
Requirements for implementing FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 v7 will consist of three elements:
- ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System) requirements
- Sector-Specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002 series), updated and published on July 29, 2025, as the ISO 22002:2025 series
- FSSC 22000 scheme requirements, will be available on the official FSSC 22000 website for download
Changes to ISO 22000
- Amendment 1, addressing climate action, was added to ISO 22000:2018 in early 2024
- A new version of ISO 22000 is under development. The draft is currently being reviewed by the relevant working group
- Updates and downloads are available on the ISO website
Changes to the ISO 22002-x Series
- Updated and published on July 29, 2025, as the ISO 22002:2025 series
- Transition from ISO/TS 22002 to the ISO 22002-x Series for greater global applicability
- Introduction of ISO 22002-100:2025, a core standard consolidating common PRPs across sectors
- Addition of ISO 22002-7:2025 for retail and wholesale
- ISO 22002-100:2025 will be used alongside sector-specific ISO 22002-x standards
- ISO 22002-100:2025 does not apply to primary production (e.g. farming)
- Previous versions of ISO/TS 22002-x remain valid for audits under FSSC 22000 Version 6
- Downloads are available on the ISO website
ISO 22002-x Series
| Previous/withdrawn | Current/published | Industry | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 22002-100(2025) (New) | Food, feed and packaging supply chain sectors (common PRPs) | ISO:22002-100 and ISO:22002-x series | |
| ISO/TS 22002-1 (2009) | ISO 22002-1 (2025) | Food manufacturing (Cat BIII, C, K) | Supplement factories, beverage plants, canned food, frozen fruit, flour mills |
| ISO/TS 22002-2 (2013) | ISO 22002-2 (2025) | Catering (Cat E) | Restaurants, hotels, food trucks, school/plant cafeterias, airline/ship catering |
| ISO/TS 22002-4 (2013) | ISO 22002-4 (2025) | Food packaging manufacturing (Cat I) | Plastic bottle factories, food packaging plants |
| ISO/TS 22002-5 (2019) | ISO 22002-5 (2025) | Transportation and storage (Cat G) | Food warehouses, cross-docking, transshipment |
| ISO/TS 22002-6 (2016) | ISO 22002-6 (2025) | Feed and animal food production (Cat D) | Animal feed factories for livestock and aquaculture |
| ISO 22002-7 (2025) (New) | Retail/wholesale (FI) | Retail/wholesale businesses storing goods for distribution |
For further information, please contact:
Sylvia Marantidou
Global Product Manager FSSC/ISO 22000
Business Assurance
t: +30 694 0963228
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