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.
FSSC 22000 v7 will consist of three elements:
| Previous/withdrawn | Current/published | Industry | Examples |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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