FSSC 22000 Consulting

Expert FSSC 22000 Consulting – From Gap Analysis to GFSI Certification

Our FSSC 22000 consulting services provide hands-on support to help your organization achieve and maintain GFSI-recognized food safety certification — from gap analysis and FSMS development to prerequisite program implementation, HACCP, internal audits, and certification preparation. Our Consulting Team is led by Maria Falbo, a Lead Auditor with over 25 years of experience.

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FSSC 22000 Consulting Services

Each project is tailored to your organization's situation, size, and stage of readiness — scoped to what you actually need, not a fixed package.

Gap Analysis

A structured assessment of your current food safety practices against FSSC 22000 requirements — covering your existing FSMS, HACCP system, prerequisite programs, and FSSC additional requirements. Delivered as a detailed gap report with a prioritized action plan so you know exactly what needs to be done and in what order.

FSMS Development & Implementation

End-to-end support to build your Food Safety Management System to FSSC 22000 requirements — including ISO 22000 system development, food safety policy and objectives, HACCP plan development, documentation of procedures and controls, and management review support.

Prerequisite Program (PRP) Development

FSSC 22000 requires sector-specific PRPs aligned to the ISO 22002 series. We help you establish, document, and implement the prerequisite programs applicable to your food chain category — covering infrastructure, pest control, cleaning and disinfection, personnel hygiene, allergen management, and environmental monitoring.

Internal Audit

Expert-led internal audits covering audit planning, document and records review, HACCP and PRP verification, FSSC additional requirements, and a full audit report with corrective action guidance — identifying nonconformities and closing gaps before your external certification audit.

Certification Audit Preparation

Targeted preparation for Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits — including a pre-audit readiness review, documentation checks, corrective action resolution, and coaching for your team on what auditors look for and how to respond to findings.

Ongoing System Maintenance

Monthly, quarterly, or on-demand support to keep your FSMS current and effective — covering documentation updates, corrective action management, HACCP plan reviews, scheme version transitions, and preparation for surveillance audits. Fully flexible and scoped to match your organization's needs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does FSSC 22000 consulting involve?

FSSC 22000 consulting covers the full scope of building and certifying a Food Safety Management System to the FSSC 22000 scheme — from an initial gap analysis identifying where your current practices fall short of requirements, through FSMS development, HACCP plan creation, sector-specific prerequisite program implementation, internal audits, and certification audit preparation. The scope of each engagement is tailored to your organization's food chain category, size, current state, and timeline.

What is the difference between FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems. FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme built on top of ISO 22000 — adding sector-specific prerequisite program requirements from the ISO 22002 series and additional FSSC scheme requirements covering food fraud mitigation, food defense, allergen management, food safety culture, and environmental monitoring. The key practical difference is GFSI recognition: FSSC 22000 is benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative, which means major retailers and global food service companies accept it as proof of a robust food safety system. We offer consulting for both standards.

Which organizations need FSSC 22000 certification?

FSSC 22000 is designed for organizations in a variety of sectors — including processors of animal and vegetable products, catering organizations, food ingredient producers, packaging material manufacturers, and storage and transport providers. It is particularly relevant for organizations supplying major retailers or food service companies who require GFSI-recognized certification as a condition of doing business. The scheme's principles makes it one of the most efficient routes to global market access in the food industry.

How is consulting pricing structured?

We do not offer fixed packages because no two organizations are in the same situation. Pricing is based on the scope of work identified through the gap analysis and our initial consultation — covering the size and complexity of your organization, the services required, and the timeline.

What Our Clients Say

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"Maria has been an invaluable part of our audit process — her professionalism, depth of ISO knowledge, and hands-on approach made all the difference. We could not have completed our audits without her. She has a rare ability to make a complex, high-stakes process feel manageable and well-guided. I would recommend Maria and Logix ISO to any organization looking for expert audit and ISO consulting support."

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"Logix ISO's practical consulting advice was just what we needed to take our integrated management system to a new level, and their team was a pleasure to work with."

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"We have used Logix ISO's services for the last 2 years. Logix ISO pointed out ways we can improve our management systems to achieve and sustain compliance in legitimately creative ways. They are always there to answer questions when we pursue new schemes and how to prepare effectively."

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Our Lead Consultant

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Maria Falbo

Founder & Senior Consultant, Logix ISO

Maria Falbo is the driving force behind our ISO consulting practice, with over 25 years of experience as a Lead Auditor for major certification bodies worldwide. She specializes in ISO certification consulting across Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Food Safety, Automotive, and Energy management systems, with clients spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

In addition to her ISO consulting expertise, Maria holds advanced knowledge in sustainability consulting aligned to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria — advising luxury hotels and hospitality organizations on sustainability strategy and operational excellence worldwide.

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