FSSC 22000 is one of the globally recognized food safety standards, and it has recently evolved into Version 7 to align with new industry requirements and global trends. This update introduces significant changes, including the adoption of ISO 22002 series:2025, compliance with GFSI Benchmarking 2024, and enhanced support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this article, we will explore the key reasons behind the revision, the expanded scope, and the timeline your organization needs to prepare for a successful transition.
Published on 17/10/2025 – FSSC began developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 Scheme.
FSSC 22000 consists of three elements:
| Previously/Withdrawn | Now/Published | Industry | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO22002-100(2025) (New) | Common PRPs for supply chain sectors (for Food, Feed, Packaging supply chain) | ISO22002-100 + ISO22002-x Series | |
| ISO/TS22002-1 (2009) | ISO22002-1 (2025) | Food Manufacturing(Cat BIII, C, K) | Supplement factories, beverage plants, canned food, frozen fruit, flour mills |
| ISO/TS22002-2 (2013) | ISO22002-2 (2025) | Catering (Cat E) | Restaurants, hotels, food trucks, school/plant cafeterias, airline/ship catering |
| ISO/TS22002-4 (2013) | ISO22002-4 (2025) | Food Packaging Manufacturing (Cat I) | Plastic bottle factories, food packaging plants |
| ISO/TS22002-5 (2019) | ISO22002-5 (2025) | Transportation and Storage (Cat G) | Food warehouses, cross-docking, transshipment |
| ISO/TS22002-6 (2016) | ISO22002-6 (2025) | Feed and animal food production (Cat D) | Animal feed factories for livestock and aquaculture |
| ISO22002-7 (2025) (New) | Retail/Wholesale (FI) | Retail/Wholesale businesses storing goods for distribution |
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