FSSC 22000 certification + audit process. CERTIFICATION BODY (CB) accreditation: CBs must be accredited under ISO/IEC 17021-1 + ISO 22003 + the FSSC 22000 scheme requirements; major CBs include SGS + Bureau Veritas + DNV + DEKRA + TUV SUD + LRQA + others. CERTIFICATION CYCLE: (a) INITIAL CERTIFICATION AUDIT - 2 stages (Stage 1 documentation review + Stage 2 implementation audit on-site); (b) ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE AUDITS (at least once per year); (c) RECERTIFICATION AUDIT every 3 YEARS; (d) UNANNOUNCED AUDIT - at least 1 per 3-year cycle (typically the second surveillance audit); typically 24-72 hour notice for unannounced audits. AUDIT DURATION: depends on scope + complexity + employee count + product range + risk; typical 3-5 audit days for medium manufacturer. AUDITOR COMPETENCY (FSSC scheme requirements): qualified ISO 22000 lead auditor + sector-specific food safety experience + HACCP qualification + competency assessment + ongoing professional development + audit witness for new auditors. AUDIT FINDINGS: classified as MAJOR + MINOR + OBSERVATION; corrective actions required within specified timelines; suspension/withdrawal of certification possible for major non-conformities. AUDIT REPORT: provided to organization + uploaded to FSSC online portal + GFSI Marketplace.
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