🚨 JUST PUBLISHED: FSSC 22000 Version 7 is officially here!
If your organisation is certified to FSSC 22000 — the clock is now ticking! ⏰
Here is everything you need to know 👇
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🔑 WHAT HAS CHANGED IN VERSION 7?
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✅ New PRP Standards
The old ISO/TS 22002-x series is OUT. The new ISO 22002-x:2025 series is IN — this is the BIGGEST operational change in V7. All your PRP documentation needs to be reviewed and updated.
✅ GFSI Benchmarking 2024 Alignment
Stronger requirements on Food Safety Culture, Food Fraud, Food Defence and Management Commitment.
✅ Sustainability Requirements
Organisations must now review sustainability goals and consider climate-related risks in their food safety management system.
✅ Enhanced Food Safety Culture
More defined expectations — it’s not enough to just have a policy. You must demonstrate it is LIVED in your organisation.
✅ Stronger Supplier Management
Updated and tightened protocols for managing your supply chain.
✅ Improved Traceability Controls
Enhanced requirements across the food chain.
✅ New Sub-category Structure
Clearer division of food chain categories to better define your scope.
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📅 TRANSITION TIMELINE
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🟢 1 May 2026 — Version 7 published. Transition begins NOW.
🟡 1 May 2027 — ALL audits move to Version 7. Version 6 audits STOP.
🔴 30 Apr 2028 — Deadline for upgrade audits to be completed.
⚠️ Important: Your upgrade audit may be UNANNOUNCED. Certification bodies may not allow you to choose the timing!
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✅ WHAT SHOULD YOU DO RIGHT NOW?
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👉 Step 1 — Conduct a Gap Analysis between V6 and V7
👉 Step 2 — Review your PRP documentation against ISO 22002-x:2025
👉 Step 3 — Update your Food Safety Culture evidence
👉 Step 4 — Review Food Fraud & Food Defence plans
👉 Step 5 — Plan your transition audit with your certification body EARLY
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