Essentially a combination of certification to the ISO 22000:2005 standard and the PAS 220:2008 food safety specification, FSSC 22000 will be the first global food safety standard specifically targeted at the food manufacturing sector and is intended for the certification of manufacturing and processing of food ingredients and food products.

FSSC 22000 uses existing standards for certification to ISO 22000, PAS 220 and ISO 22003, and will be accredited under ISO guide 65 (process certification).

The requirements and guidelines of FSSC 22000 are described in four parts:

• Part I – requirements of food safety system and guidance on how to apply for certification
• Part II – requirements for providing certification, including the regulation for certification bodies and the harmonization committee
• Part III – requirements for providing accreditation, including the regulation for accreditation bodies
• Part IV – regulations for the Board of Stakeholders