FSSC Harmonization Event 2015 Technical update by Aldin Hilbrands

Today’s topics 1. Introduction 2. FSSC Version 4 3. FSSC Quality Module 4. Integrity program 5. GFSI GD Version 7 6. Advisory Group 7. Extranet 8. Wrap-up

“To be the world’s leading, independent, GFSI recognized, ISO based food safety and quality management system for the

entire food supply chain.”

Mission FSSC 22000

Timeline GFSI GD 7 is expected in Q1 2016 FSSC 22000 will publish version 4 soon after Main changes Strengthen integrity program Unannounced audits Food fraud requirements Improve clarity on & revise all scheme documents

FSSC 22000 Version 4

FSSC Management System

Part I – Scheme Features

Part II – Certification bodies

Part III – Accreditation bodies

Part IV – Board of Stakeholders

Part V – Advisory Group (NEW)

Part VI – FSMS standards (NEW)

Part VII – Guidance documents (NEW)

Part VIII – Definitions (NEW)

Scheme documents

The FSSC 22000 Quality Module

Integration of ISO 9001 with FSSC 22000 Scope: Food safety and food quality Voluntary add-on module Falls outside the GFSI scope of recognition

Integration with Food Quality ISO 9001

Procedure for CB to become licensed for FSSC 22000

Scopes; Checks on delivered certificates

Desk reviews; Checks on delivered (surveillance) audits Auditor database screening KPI’s monitoring (database Audit Data Summaries)

Program for CB office audits

Program for announced but unscheduled audits of certified organizations (witness audits)

Start

Monthly

Continously

Every 3 years

Risk based

Sanction Policy & Committee

Integrity Program

Strengthen current approach Revised contractual requirements with CBs CB Performance measurement

o Management system o Certificate scopes o Auditor qualification o Audit report reviews o Witnessed audits

Sanctions policy & committee

Integrity Program

Top 5 Non-conformities CBs 1. Auditor qualification and competence 2. Audit duration – audit time calculation 3. Audit reporting 4. Certificate scope statement 5. Certification procedures

GFSI GD 7 is expected in 2016 FSSC 22000 will publish version 4 Incorporation of amongst others: Unannounced audits Food Fraud Vulnerability assessment Vulnerability control plan Auditor requirements

GFSI Guidance Document V7

Expectation by regulators for (continued) recognition Wish from the industry after horsemeat GFSI GD V7 requirement Some schemes already practice it Options for operationalization:

o An additional unannounced audit o A risk based additional unannounced audit o An unannounced audit combined with a scheduled re-

certification audit o Replacing one of the two scheduled surveillance audits by

an unannounced audit Pilot conducted in Q4 2015 based on option 4

Unannounced audits

Multisite -> Every FSSC 22000 site must have separate audit, audit report and certificate

Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT) -> potential explored

PAS 223 -> not allowed to be used after 31 October 2015 (transfer to ISO/TS22002-4 Packaging)

Audit reporting -> discussed during one of the workshops later today

FSSC 22000-Q -> Transfer to ISO 9001:2015 is under development

Other technical aspects

Advisory group installed last month Consists of 3 CBs (IAAR, IIOC, IQ-Net), AB and industry Recommendations and advice to Board of Stakeholders Main activities:

o Tools & Resources -> Active role in reviewing FSSC scheme v4 documents

o Advice on common challenges and provide solutions o Harmonization days support (as of 2016) o Knowledge sharing platform (extranet)

Advisory Group

Extranet

Scheme version 4 revision Advisory group has AB/CB expertise Stronger integrity program Closer partnership with ABs & CBs Extranet = point of contact Let’s do things better & smarter!

Wrap-up

E-mail info@fssc22000.com Phone (+31) 183 645 028

www.fssc22000.com

Join us at LinkedIn: FSSC 22000 Follow us on Twitter: @FSSC22000

Thank you and let’s keep in touch!