1. Achieving Certification 2016
Achieving Certification 2016
Key Resources

2. Resources Needed
What resources does a company need to build a certified Food Safety Management System (FSMS)?
First it is important to recognize the systems that may already be in place to manage food safety.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
HACCP
You will incorporate these into the new FSMS.

3. Resource #1: Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems Choices
A basic knowledge of food safety management systems is needed so you can make an informed choice of the Certification Scheme that you will use.
FSSC 22000
ISO 22000
SQF
BRC, or other

4. Resource #1: Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems Choices
Resources available
Free information pages, follow these links for access to dozens of pages of information on each standard:
Online training programs for SQF, FSSC and ISO

5. Resource #2: An evaluation of your existing systems
You will want to incorporate your existing programs:
Good Manufacturing Practices
Prerequisite Programs
HACCP

6. Resource #2: An evaluation of your existing systems
A Gap Analysis will help you to evaluate what you already have in place to incorporate into your new system.
Resources available:
Gap Analysis Checklists, also included in our All-in-One Packages

7. Resource #3: Project Planning Resources
The next resource you will need is project planning tools or assistance.
The project leader will need to know how to organize the project, break it into manageable steps, and assign a timeline and responsibilities to each step.

8. Resource #3: Project Planning Resources
Resources to use:
Complete training packages,
Available for ISO 22000, FSSC or SQF
This training provides procedures, forms and PRP templates. It breaks the project down into steps, outlines the steps on a chart and project task lists and guides the project leader through assigning responsibilities for each of the steps.

9. Resource #4 Management Systems Processes and Procedures Knowledge
The certification schemes require processes to manage all aspects of food safety throughout the organization, including:
Management Responsibility
Communication
Emergency Preparedness
Resource Management
Verification planning
Traceability
Control of Nonconformity
Validation
Control of Monitoring and Measuring
Internal Audits
Corrective actions
Resource #4 Management Systems Processes and Procedures Knowledge

10. Good Manufacturing Practices are addressed as “Prerequisite Programs” or “Food Safety Fundamentals”
In FSSC 22000, these requirements are found in the PAS 220 (or ISO/TS , another publication with the same requirements)
In SQF 2000 these are found in Sections 5 and 6 of the code, Food Safety Fundamentals
Resource #5 Knowledge of Prerequisite Programs, or Food Safety Fundamentals

11. Resource #5 Knowledge of Prerequisite Programs, or Food Safety Fundamentals
Resources available:
Complete Training Packages, or Template Packages
Learn what is required by the standard
Compare requirements to current processes
Modify and improve on current programs to meet requirements
Document the process, establish records
Use our Templates as your starting point. Our template package includes PRP templates to help you document your program. Available for FSSC or SQF 2000

12. Resource #6 Knowledge of HACCP
Each standard also has specific requirements for the HACCP program.
In FSSC 22000, these requirements are found in clause 7.6 “Establishing the HACCP Plan”
In SQF 2000 these are found in Sections “Food Safety Plan”
You will need to make sure that your program meets requirements.

13. Resource #6 Training
You will need to train your management team, food safety team or HACCP team, employees and internal auditors.
Resources available:
Online training or training on CD,
Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
Understanding Food Safety Management Systems
Introduction to Prerequisite Programs or Food Safety Fundamentals
Internal Auditor Training

14. Resource #7 Online Internal Auditor Training
Internal Audits require a trained internal audit team:
Train your auditors with our online training course that includes an interactive practice audit so your auditors are experienced and confident in conducting your audits.
tools.com/online-internal-auditor- training.html

15. Resource #8 Knowledge of FSMA
It is also important to understand the new FSMA rules for Preventive Controls.
Your facility will need to have a trained Preventive Controls Individual (PCQI)
The PCQI must prepare the Food Safety Plan
The Food Safety Plan should be integrated with your food safety management system
Understand the similarities and differences of the requirements
Attend our class for the PCQI
tools.com/preventive-controls- qualified-individual-course.html

16. Resource #9 Certification Body
Once your system is complete, you will choose a registrar. They will visit your site twice for the initial certification:
First for a pre-assessment or document review to determine if your system is designed and documented to meet the standard.
Next to audit your processes, records and documentation for compliance to your documented procedures and to the standard.
Once they have determined that your system is in compliance you will be recommended for Certification.

17. Resource #7 Certification Body
You can find them by:
Internet search
Checking lists provided at:
Or give us a call and we can direct you to some choices (800)
There are many well recognized Registrars providing certification to the Food Safety Management Systems schemes.

18. Let us help....
We can help you make the transition and achieve certification.
Visit our site for tools, training, documentation templates, checklists, information and resources.
Our Premium Online Packages provide you with all of the tools we offer along with Online Training sessions for the project manager, employees, the food safety or HACCP team and Internal Auditors.