FSSC 24000

SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

WHAT IS FSSC 24000? WHO IS IT FOR?

FSSC 24000 helps your manufacturing and processing sector Any organization that manufactures or processes items like
organization adopt a management system approach that drives consumer goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics,
continuous improvement to meet social sustainability and paper products, construction materials, machinery and
performance requirements. electronics. This includes service provision across the consumer
goods industry and associated supply base.
The initiative aligns with ISO’s management system approach
to help structure, focus and drive continuous improvement in KEY BENEFITS
your organization, creating high-impact business systems. It Certification follows successful completion of an audit and
also aligns with ISO’s Harmonized Structure that facilitates enables you to:
integration with other ISO management systems (modular
IMS framework). If you have existing management systems, Effectively address human rights and critical social issues
such as FSSC 22000 (food safety) and ISO 9001 (quality Implement due diligence in your supply chain management
management), you can integrate the same approach to achieve Adopt a robust social management system for ongoing
social objectives. improvement
Identify and manage social risks and opportunities
WHY IS FSSC 24000 IMPORTANT?
Demonstrate compliance with the specified requirements
Globally, human rights issues are increasing rather than
Contribute meaningfully to the UN SDGs
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decreasing.
A THREE-YEAR CERTIFICATION CYCLE
FSSC 24000 helps your organization improve workplace health
Start: initial audit (stage 1-2)
and safety and business ethics, apply due diligence in supply
Year 1: first surveillance audit. The first surveillance audit
chains, protect your brand, drive business impact and contribute
must be completed within 12 months of stage 2’s
to numerous UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
certification decision date
Year 2: second surveillance audit
The scheme incorporates the internationally recognized,
Year 3: recertification audit. The certification has to be
independent PAS 24000 (specification for social management
reissued before the end of the three-year certification
systems) standard, which includes social performance
cycle
requirements. PAS 24000 and FSSC 24000 documents are free
to download from the FSSC website.
ABOUT SGS
WHAT WE OFFER We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and
certification company. We are recognized as the global
As a qualified FSSC 24000 auditing partner, we provide
benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity.
extensive experience in the initiative’s requirements. We
employ a dedicated team to ensure consistent auditing
For more information on our FSSC 24000 services, email:
across the world.
FSSC24000@sgs.com.
With decades of experience in management systems and
social audit services, including FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001, as
well as actively participating in PAS 24000’s consultation
process, we are perfectly placed to support you every step of
the way.

We are also a founding and full member of the leading

industry association, the Association of Professional Social
Compliance Auditors (APSCA). We have a global network of
more than 800 experienced APSCA-enrolled auditors in over
80 countries, available to support your FSSC 24000 needs.

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