In part 2 of the FSSC 22000 V6 additional requirements series, we will look at the scheme’s scope and the applicable food chain categories.
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The FSSC 22000 scheme applies to various organisations within the food supply chain based on their specific activities. Here’s a breakdown of the currently applicable food chain categories:
Table of the Applicable Food Chain Categories
| Cat. | Sub-cat. | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B | BIII | Pre-process handling of plant products |
| C | C0 | Animal – Primary conversion |
| C | CI | Processing of perishable animal products |
| C | CII | Processing of perishable plant-based products |
| C | CIII | Processing of perishable animal and plant products (mixed products) |
| C | CIV | Processing of ambient stable products |
| D | D | Processing of feed and animal food |
| E | E | Catering / food service |
| F | FI | Retail / Wholesale / E-commerce |
| F | FII | Brokering / Trading / E-commerce |
| G | G | Transport and storage services |
| I | I | Production of packaging material |
| K | K | Production of Bio-chemicals |
Video Explaining the Scope and Applicable Food Chain Categories
Watch the video if you want a better understanding of the applicable food chain categories of the FSSC 22000 V6 scheme.
Notable Key Changes to the Scope of Version 6
- Primary Production Category Removed: The previous category A (primary production of plant and animal products) is no longer included in the scope but has been replaced by two new subcategories: BIII and C0 (see below).
- New Category BIII: Covers activities of Pre-process handling of plant products.
- New Category C0: Animal – Primary conversion, which focuses on transforming carcasses for further processing.
- Pet Food Recategorised: Pet food (previously categories DIIa and DIIb) is now included within the broader food categories CI through CIV.
- Transport and Storage of Perishable and Ambient Stable Foods Merged: These categories are now combined into a single category G.
- Revised Category FI to include e-commerce: Category FI now includes wholesale, retail and e-commerce.
- New Category FII: V6 introduces a new category FII for brokering, trading and e-commerce where the organisation does not physically handle products.
Conclusion
The FSSC 22000 V6 scheme has revised its scope and applicable food chain categories. This part of the series provided a breakdown of the current categories, including notable changes like the removal of primary production, the introduction of new subcategories, and the merging of transport and storage categories.
For a deeper understanding of these changes, be sure to watch the included video or explore upcoming parts of this series that delve into each additional requirement in detail.
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