New mandatory FSSC Requirements

Herewith we would like to inform you about the new FSSC 22000 Board of Stakeholders Decision List.

This Document including additions to the FSSC Version 5 – Scheme Requirements, that is not added into the Scheme, but mandatory to check this during a FSSC Version 5 Audit.

For food chain categories C, D, I, G and K, the following additional GFSI requirement applies:

• in addition to ISO 22000:2018 clause 7.1.6, the organization shall have a procedure for procurement in emergency situations to ensure that products still conform to specified requirements and the supplier has been evaluated.

For food chain category I, the following additional GFSI requirement applies:

  • in addition to ISO 22000:2018 clause 8.5.1.3, the organization shall have specified requirements in place in case packaging is used to impart or provide a functional effect on food (e.g. shelf life extension).

For food chain category CI, the following additional GFSI requirements apply:

  • in addition to ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 clause 9.2, the organization shall have a policy for the procurement of animals, fish and seafood which are subject to control of prohibited substances (e.g. pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, heavy metals and pesticides);
  • in addition to ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 clause 10.1, the organization shall have specified requirements for an inspection process at lairage and/or at evisceration to ensure animals are fit for human consumption;
  • in addition to ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 clause 16.2, the organization shall have specified requirements in place that define post-slaughter time and temperature in relation with chilling or freezing of the products.

Please have a look at the FSSC 22000 – Board of Stakeholders Decision List, released December 2019: Here 

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Congratulations: NAND PERSAUD & CO LTD. is certified ISO 22000

Land Persaud is Certified in ISO 22000

Being the first one in 2019 who receives an international valid DQS Certificate in ISO 22000 Nand Persaud & Co Ltd. is going to strengthen its leadership and market position on the international and local food market.

Having implemented and maintaining an excellent food safety management system, Nand Persaud & Co Ltd. has been audited against the ISO 22000 Standard where it was verified the the company fulfills all requirements of this standard.

NAND PERSAUD & COMPANY LIMITED, is miller, supplier and exporter of white and parboiled rice for local and international / overseas markets. The company, operating since 1992, is one of the most important food producers and exporters in Guyana.

The growth of Nand Persaud & Company Limited over the last 25 years has been exponential. From its humble 1-tonne capacity, the Company is now capable of producing up to 157 tonnes of parboiled rice per day with white rice production at 10 tonnes per hour.

ISO 50001 (Energy Management) is the norm with the most demand

ISO Survey 2015 confirms 3% growth. The most recent survey published on the website of the International Standards Organization (ISO) shows the numbers of certificates to management standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, 27001, 22000, 13485, 22301, 20000-1 and ISO/TS 16949) issued per country.

The strongest growth has been reported in the areas of ISO 50001 (Energy Management) and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), followed by the strong performers ISO/IEC 270001 (Information Security), 22000 (Food Safety). ISO/TS 16949 (Automotive) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) continue to show strong increases, while ISO 9001 and 13485 (Medical) did not grow at all in 2015. Newest member of this elite group of statistically relevant standards is ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 for IT Service Management, part 1 of the ISO/IEC 20000 series.

The ISO Survey counts the number of certificates issued by certification bodies that have been accredited by members of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

More Info at the ISO website (www.iso.org)