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The previous category A (primary production of plant and animal products) is no longer included in the scope but has been replaced by two new subcategories: BIII and C0 (see below).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.
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Key facts
- FSSC 22000 Version 6 revised its scope and the food chain categories that apply to organisations based on their specific activities in the food supply chain.
- Category A (primary production of plant and animal products) has been removed from the scope in V6.
- Two new categories were added: BIII (pre-process handling of plant products) and C0 (animal primary conversion, focused on transforming carcasses for further processing).
- Pet food, previously categories DIIa and DIIb, is now placed within the broader food categories CI through CIV.
- Transport and storage of perishable and ambient stable foods have been merged into a single category G.
- E-commerce is now recognised: category FI covers wholesale, retail and e-commerce, and a new category FII covers brokering, trading and e-commerce where the organisation does not physically handle products.
Frequently asked questions
What changed in the scope of FSSC 22000 Version 6?
FSSC 22000 V6 revised its scope and applicable food chain categories. Key changes include removing category A (primary production), adding new categories BIII and C0, recategorising pet food, merging transport and storage into category G, and updating categories to include e-commerce.
Which food chain category was removed in FSSC 22000 V6?
Category A, the previous primary production of plant and animal products category, is no longer included in the scope of FSSC 22000 Version 6.
What are the new categories BIII and C0 in FSSC 22000 V6?
BIII is a new category covering pre-process handling of plant products. C0 is a new category for animal primary conversion, which focuses on transforming carcasses for further processing.
How is pet food classified under FSSC 22000 V6?
Pet food, which was previously covered by categories DIIa and DIIb, is now included within the broader food categories CI through CIV in Version 6.
How does FSSC 22000 V6 handle e-commerce and brokering?
Category FI now includes wholesale, retail and e-commerce. Version 6 also introduces a new category FII for brokering, trading and e-commerce where the organisation does not physically handle the products.