HACCP, ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 are related but not interchangeable. The right choice depends on where you sit in the food chain and what your customers require.
| HACCP | ISO 22000 | FSSC 22000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A method for identifying and controlling food safety hazards (Codex Alimentarius principles) | An international food safety management system standard (ISO 22000:2018) | A certification scheme combining ISO 22000, sector prerequisite programmes (ISO/TS 22002 series) and scheme requirements |
| Management system | No – hazard control plan | Yes – full management system with HACCP built in | Yes – ISO 22000 plus additional requirements |
| GFSI-recognised | No | No | Yes |
| Typical users | Restaurants, caterers, small food businesses | Any organisation in the food chain, including packaging, storage and transport | Manufacturers and processors supplying retailers and brands that require GFSI certification |
| Current version | Codex principles | ISO 22000:2018 | Version 6 (2023) |
Which should you choose?
- HACCP – a practical starting point, often required by local food authorities.
- ISO 22000 – when you want a certified management system across the whole food chain.
- FSSC 22000 – when customers or retailers ask for a GFSI-recognised certificate.
Learn more: HACCP certification · ISO 22000 certification · FSSC 22000 certification
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