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Why Is FSSC 22000 Becoming the Preferred Choice for Multinational Retailers

By October 9, 2025No Comments

Why Is FSSC 22000 Becoming the Preferred Choice for Multinational Retailers?

As global food supply chains grow more complex, multinational retailers are under pressure to ensure food safety, consistency, and transparency across multiple markets. While many standards exist, FSSC 22000 has rapidly become the certification of choice for these large retailers.

Here’s why FSSC 22000 is gaining global preference:

1. Built on a Strong ISO 22000 Foundation

  • Based on ISO 22000’s risk-based food safety management system.

  • Enhanced with additional requirements to address modern risks.

  • Familiar to manufacturers already certified under ISO systems.

2. Global Recognition Through GFSI Benchmarking

  • FSSC 22000 is benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

  • Accepted by major retailers and brands worldwide.

  • Provides universal credibility, unlike some regional standards.

3. Stronger Controls Beyond ISO 22000

  • Includes detailed Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) for hygiene, facility design, and pest control.

  • Adds requirements for:

    • Food fraud prevention

    • Food defense (against intentional contamination)

    • Allergen management

    • Environmental monitoring

  • Covers risks that multinational retailers worry about most.

4. Improves Supply Chain Transparency

  • Certification ensures suppliers have traceability systems.

  • Retailers gain visibility across complex, multi-country supply chains.

  • Reduces risks of contamination, fraud, and reputational damage.

5. Enhances Consumer Trust in Global Brands

  • Shoppers expect consistent safety and quality worldwide.

  • FSSC 22000 reassures customers that food safety standards are met.

  • Protects brand image and reduces risks of costly recalls.

6. Supports Sustainability and Future Challenges

  • Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Encourages resource efficiency and resilience against climate risks.

  • Helps retailers and suppliers prepare for future food safety challenges.

7. Competitive Advantage for Certified Suppliers

  • Retailers prefer suppliers with FSSC 22000 certification to reduce risks.

  • Certified SMEs gain access to export markets and long-term contracts.

  • Opens opportunities for small manufacturers to work with global chains.

Final Thoughts

FSSC 22000 goes beyond compliance — it’s about building trust, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding brand reputation in global markets. That’s why multinational retailers are making it their preferred certification standard.

👉 At CAYS Scientific, we help SMEs and food manufacturers upgrade to FSSC 22000 certification, giving them the credibility to compete in global supply chains.

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