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FSSC 24000

Scheme for social management system

CERTIFICATION

FSSC 24000

The FSSC 24000 scheme is a social management system scheme. It aims to support organizations to drive continuous improvement in their management system, protect their brand and acquire an approach that contributes to the sustainable development objectives determined by the united nations.

The scheme is based on: BSI/PAS 24000 – Social Management System and FSSC 24000 Additional Requirements (determined by FSSC stakeholders).

This scheme is intended for organizations in the manufacturing and processing sector (food and non-food), including the provision of services. The only exclusions considered are Processing, manufacturing, and related trade to tobacco and tobacco products, fur and fur products, weapons, explosives, ammunition, and nuclear fuel products.

The FSSC 24000 scheme is aligned with the harmonized ISO structure. Organizations with an established and certified management system will be able to integrate this certification scheme with a focus on compliance with social objectives and performance.

FSSC 24000 Requirements

To obtain FSSC 24000 certification, organizations shall develop, implement, and maintain the following requirements of the scheme:
a. Define the scope of their certification.
This must include the entire site and all workers (permanent, non-permanent, temporary, and part-time). No exclusions are allowed.

b. Maintain evidence of the implementation or integration of the system (recommended at least 3 months), in addition to the requirements of BSI/PAS 24000:2022 which specifies the requirements for a social management system, the additional requirements of the FSSC 24000 scheme and the list of stakeholder board decisions (BoS) containing the decisions applicable to the scheme.

c. Maintain internal auditors with the competence to perform FSSC 24000 audits.

Sector

IAF Code

Description

Processing and Manufacturing

Food
No food	Textiles, clothing, leather
	Chemical industry
	Other industry

3	Food products (including pet food) and beverages
4	Textile and textile products
5	Leather and leather products
12	Chemicals, chemical products, and fibers
13	Pharmaceutical
14	Rubber and plastic products
6	Wood and wood products
7	Pulp, paper, and paper products
9	Printers
15	Non-metallic mineral products
16	Concrete, cement, lime, plaster, etc.
17	Base metals and fabricated metal products
18	Machinery and equipment
19	Electrical and optical equipment

Other related services

29	Wholesale and retail trade (including agents and intermediaries and e-commerce)
30	Hotels and restaurants
31	Transportation and storage
35	Other services Employment activities Cleaning services
39	Other social services Waste management Pest control services