Steps towards certification
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1. Reflect
- Visit the section Scheme documents on our website to download the Scheme requirements (free of charge).
- Complete a self-assessment against the requirements with the possible support of a licensed Training Organization for additional advice (voluntary).
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2. Prepare
- Contact an FSSC licensed Certification Body.
- Arrange an audit by a licensed Certification Body for the relevant FSSC Scheme.
- Contact an FSSC licensed Training Organization for additional advice (voluntary).
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3. Certification
- Once the audit is deemed successful, the Certification Body will register the certificate.
- Annual surveillance audits conducted (including one unannounced audit every three years).
- Recertification every three years.