FSSC 24000
FSSC 24000 is a social management system scheme for the consumer goods industry, providing an audit and certification framework aligned with ISO Management Systems. It helps organisations meet social sustainability mandates, enhance management systems, protect brands, boost business impact, and support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
What Is It?
FSSC 24000 seamlessly integrates with your existing certifications to reduce audit burden.
FSSC 24000 is designed for organisations in both the food and non-food manufacturing and processing sectors, including their related service providers.
Reduces Audit Burden
The certification streamlines the audit process, minimising business disruptions from unexpected audits.
Seamless Integration
It integrates with existing FSSC and other ISO certifications, providing the necessary documentation to comply with customer Social Compliance requirements.
Key Benefits
Global Recognition
Compliance Confidence
Continuous Improvement
Holistic Sustainability Management
Enhanced Reputation & Trust
Risk Mitigation
Improved Operational Efficiency
Reduced Business Disruption & Audit Fatigue
ISO Harmonised Structure
Elevate your social responsibility game beyond CSR industry criteria audits with comprehensive certification
FSSC 24000 and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) frameworks such as the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) and Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SMETA) all promote ethical business practices within the consumer goods industry. FSSC 24000 is ISO-aligned and provides a structured approach to evolving social management requirements. Conversely, SMETA and BSCI offer a broad evaluation of social compliance but do not incorporate the formal ISO framework and certification cycle
FSSC 24000 FAQ
A social management system is a strategic framework to help manage an organisation’s social responsibilities. It involves setting policies, establishing processes, and implementing procedures aimed at achieving social goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an example.
Implementing an SMS is not just about compliance; it’s about building a sustainable business model that supports long-term growth. Organisations that adopt these systems can enhance their reputation, build stronger stakeholder relationships, and ultimately achieve continual business excellence.
The FSSC 24000 scope is designed for auditing and certifying organizations in both the food and non-food manufacturing and processing sectors, including related service provisions. The scope covers activities as specified by the associated IAF codes in Scheme Part 1, Clause 3, Table 1. Certification for these Schemes is independent, allowing organizations to obtain certification for one or both Schemes as needed.
FSSC 24000 incorporates the PDCA cycle and risk-based thinking, ensuring identification and control of social risk and continual improvement. This process demonstrates corporate responsibility and facilitates improving the social management systems and performance.
Non-certification social compliance audits help you to understand standards of labour, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics within your own operations or at a supplier site. They are often not structured within a management system framework and set on a consistent cadence.
FSSC 24000 is conducted on a set frequency of initial audit, annual surveillance and triennial re-certifications. Additionally, FSSC 24000 enhances customer confidence by requiring at least one surveillance audit to be undertaken unannounced after the initial certification audit and within each three-year period.
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