ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000: Food Safety Management Systems
ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000: Food Safety Management Systems
Protect your consumers. Strengthen compliance. Build trust in your food products.
ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 are globally recognised standards that help organisations in the food chain ensure food safety, prevent contamination, comply with legal requirements, and demonstrate robust food safety controls from “farm to fork.”
At Safety Risk Management Consultants (SRM), we help businesses implement practical, effective and certified Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) that meet international standards and regulatory requirements.
Whether you are a food manufacturer, distributor, warehouse, catering company or supplier, we support your full journey from gap assessment to certification.
What Are ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?
ISO 22000
ISO 22000:2018 specifies requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) including:
Food safety hazard analysis
Prerequisite programs (PRPs)
HACCP principles
Operational control
Traceability
Communication along the food chain
Continual improvement
FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 builds on ISO 22000 by adding:
Industry-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs)
Additional scheme requirements
GFSI recognition (Global Food Safety Initiative)
FSSC 22000 is preferred by large retailers, manufacturers and international supply chains due to its globally accepted certification.
Benefits of Implementing ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000
Ensure food safety & consumer protection
Reduce risks of contamination, spoilage, allergen exposure and foodborne illness.
Improve regulatory compliance
Align with South African R638 Food Premises Regulations, HACCP requirements, food hygiene laws and international best practices.
Build confidence with clients & consumers
Certification demonstrates your commitment to high food safety standards.
Meet retailer, buyer and export requirements
FSSC 22000 certification is widely demanded in local and global supply chains.
Strengthen operational consistency
Structured processes reduce product recalls, downtime and financial losses.
Improve traceability
Enhanced ability to track ingredients, processes and product batches.
Support tender and export opportunities
Many large food groups require certified suppliers.
Our ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 Consulting Services
We provide complete, end-to-end support to develop a robust, compliant and effective Food Safety Management System.
1. Gap Assessment & Food Safety Compliance Review
We analyse your current food safety practices against:
ISO 22000 requirements
FSSC 22000 scheme requirements
HACCP principles
R638 Food Premises Regulations (RSA)
GMP & PRP compliance
Allergen management
Supplier & raw material controls
You receive a detailed roadmap for achieving certification.
2. Food Safety Hazard Analysis & HACCP Development
We lead your team through:
Hazard identification
Hazard assessment (likelihood & severity)
Critical control point (CCP) determination
Monitoring & verification procedures
Corrective action planning
Verification and validation
All HACCP plans are practical, validated and audit-ready.
3. FSMS Documentation & System Development
We develop all required ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 system components:
Food safety policy & objectives
Food safety team roles & responsibilities
Process maps & flow diagrams
Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
Operational prerequisite programmes (oPRPs)
HACCP study and plans
Food defence and food fraud programmes
Traceability system
Recall & withdrawal procedures
Supplier approval programmes
Cleaning, sanitation & pest control programmes
Monitoring and measurement requirements
Internal audit and nonconformance management
Management review structure
Documentation is customised to your facility, processes and product types.
4. Implementation Support
We assist your team with:
Food safety awareness training
Implementation of PRPs and operational controls
Allergen management systems
Supplier and raw material control
Traceability exercises
Internal inspections
Cleaning validation and verification
Mock recalls & traceability testing
Food fraud and food defence risk assessments
5. Internal Audits (ISO 19011-Aligned)
Our food safety auditors conduct full internal audits covering:
ISO 22000 / FSSC system compliance
GMP and PRP compliance
Production floor inspections
CCP and oPRP control effectiveness
Supplier & raw material audits
You receive a detailed report and corrective action plan.
6. Management Review Facilitation
We support leadership in evaluating:
Hazard evaluation outcomes
CCP/oPRP performance
Supplier and ingredient risks
audit results
Customer complaints
Food safety objectives
Nonconformances & CAPA
Improvement opportunities
7. Certification Audit Support
We help your team prepare for certification through:
Audit readiness workshops
Final system verification
Documentation review
Evidence preparation
Auditor engagement
Post-audit corrective action support
We assist for ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.
8. Ongoing Food Safety Maintenance
After certification, SRM supports ongoing FSMS maintenance:
Annual internal audits
HACCP verification
Supplier audits
PRP updates
Legal register updates
Training & refresher sessions
Continual improvement reviews
Digital FSMS Options (Optional Add-On)
Digitise your Food Safety Management System using:
EcoOnline EHS & Chemical Management
Risk assessments
Chemical inventories & SDS management
Nonconformance & CAPA
Document control
Permit-to-Work
Compliance dashboards
Mango QHSE Software
Document control
Audit & inspection management
Training and competency tracking
Incident & nonconformance reporting
Digital systems improve traceability, transparency and compliance.
Industries We Support
Our ISO 22000 clients operate in:
Food manufacturing
Beverage production
Warehousing & logistics (ambient, chilled & frozen)
Catering & food service
Retail and distribution
Agriculture & primary production
Hospitality & institutional kitchens
Packaging manufacturers
Importers & exporters of food products
Why Choose SRM for ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000?
Experienced food safety & HACCP specialists
Hands-on expertise across food manufacturing, retail, distribution and hospitality.
Practical, operationally aligned solutions
We build systems that work on the floor, not just on paper.
Strong understanding of South African regulations
Including R638, Labelling Regulations, Foodstuffs Act and industry requirements.
Integrated approach
We combine HACCP, PRPs, operational controls, risk management and ISO requirements.
Certification success
We help you achieve first-time certification with sustainable systems.
Digital transformation capability
Optional integration with EcoOnline or Mango.
Food Safety Certification Journey with SRM
1. Gap Assessment & Compliance Review
2. Hazard Analysis & HACCP Development
3. PRP Implementation
4. FSMS Documentation
5. Training & Awareness
6. FSMS Implementation
7. Internal Audits & Management Review
8. Certification Audit Support
9. Ongoing FSMS Maintenance