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FSSC 22000 v6

Food Safety System Certification Scheme

Issuer: Foundation FSSC

GFSI-recognised certification scheme built on ISO 22000 plus sector-specific ISO/TS 22002 prerequisite programmes and additional FSSC requirements.

Applies to

  • Poultry slaughter and processing
  • Further-processed poultry products
  • Egg products
  • Animal feed manufacturing (ISO/TS 22002-6)

Key requirements

  • ISO 22000 FSMS as the core
  • Applicable ISO/TS 22002-x prerequisite programme (22002-1 food manufacturing, 22002-6 feed)
  • Additional FSSC requirements: food defence, food fraud mitigation, management of services and materials, environmental monitoring
  • Unannounced audits after initial certification cycle

How buyers cite this in procurement

Frequently the target scheme for new-build poultry processing plants supplying supermarket private-label programmes or EU/UK/US retail.

Frequently asked

Is FSSC 22000 GFSI-recognised?
Yes. FSSC 22000 is one of the schemes benchmarked to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), alongside BRCGS, IFS and SQF.

Related references

Reference summary only. Official source: Foundation FSSC. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.

For commercial farm feed buyers

Buying feed that must meet FSSC 22000 v6 for a commercial farm

Farm buyers cite FSSC 22000 v6 in the RFQ so every supplier quotes against the same requirement. FeedMatch structures that requirement and returns comparable offers from suppliers able to document compliance.

Best for
Commercial farms, integrators, distributors and feed buyers sourcing feed that must meet FSSC 22000 v6 and related feed, additives or nutrition supply on a recurring commercial scale — not pet food, hobby farms or backyard quantities.
Animal species covered
Broilers and layers, dairy and beef cattle, pigs, tilapia, salmon and shrimp, plus sheep and goats on request.
Typical feed buyer needs
A written specification, verified suppliers who can hold that specification, comparable pricing on the same delivery terms, documented quality (CoA, certifications) and a supply schedule that matches production.
Bulk feed and recurring supply
Most requests are bulk or big-bag volumes on monthly or quarterly contracts. Volume per delivery, storage capacity on farm and contract length change price more than the headline per-tonne quote.
Feed additives and premix
Premix, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, organic acids, toxin binders and other additives can be quoted alongside compound feed or ingredients so one supplier comparison covers the whole ration.
What affects feed cost
Raw-material origin and specification, inclusion rates, freight and Incoterms, packaging, order volume, payment terms, currency and certification requirements. Landed cost, not ex-works price, decides the winner.
RFQ checklist
Species and production stage, tonnes per month, target specification, delivery port or farm location, packaging, required certifications, first delivery date and contract duration.
Supplier matching process
You define the requirement, FeedMatch structures the RFQ, sends it to relevant qualified suppliers, and returns comparable offers side by side so you can negotiate on equal terms.
Buyer is not charged
Farm buyers are not charged to submit a requirement, receive matched suppliers or compare quotes.

FeedMatch helps farm buyers compare feed suppliers, nutrition providers, additives suppliers and related solutions. FeedMatch is an intermediary and does not manufacture feed or provide financing directly.

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