FSSC 22000 Certification: A New Guarantee for Food Safety

Volchem® has achieved FSSC 22000 certification, one of the most advanced international standards for food safety management. This important milestone strengthens our ongoing commitment to quality, transparency, and consumer protection.

What is FSSC 22000 certification?

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a global standard recognized by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) — the international organization that benchmarks and approves the world’s most rigorous food safety standards.

Compared to ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 includes additional specific requirements, making the food safety management system even more robust, reliable, and internationally recognized.

What are the key benefits of FSSC 22000?

The FSSC 22000 certification not only covers basic food safety requirements, but also introduces essential elements that help ensure a strong and up-to-date food safety system. Its core components include:

Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs)

PRPs are preventive measures designed to ensure a clean and safe production environment.
Examples: equipment cleaning and sanitation, personal hygiene, pest control, water quality monitoring, and waste management.

Food Defense

This involves all strategies used to protect food products from intentional contamination, such as sabotage or unauthorized access.
Examples: access control systems, video surveillance, employee training to detect suspicious behavior.

Food Fraud Prevention

Focused on guaranteeing the authenticity of products, this component prevents fraudulent practices such as ingredient substitution, misleading labeling, or false claims.
Examples: supplier audits, document verification, traceability checks.

A voluntary but strategic certification

Both FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 are voluntary certifications: companies choose to implement them as a proactive commitment to food safety and to exceed legal minimum requirements.

At Volchem®, this decision is aligned with our mission: to offer high-quality, safe, and traceable dietary supplementsthat fully comply with international standards.

What does this mean for our customers?

With the FSSC 22000 certification, our partners and consumers benefit from:

• Full traceability across the entire production chain
• Documented and verifiable control processes
• Maximum transparency and accountability regarding food safety
• Increased international reliability, especially for exports and B2B supply chains

The FSSC 22000 certification is a forward-looking step for the entire food and nutrition sector. For Volchem®, it represents a real added value for all those who trust our products every day.

For more details, visit our Certifications page or contact us directly.

Other Volchem® certifications:
• ISO 22000