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The FSSC 22000 V7 Readiness Check

Seven questions. Two minutes. Built from real V7 gap audits across South African food manufacturers, packaging sites and catering operations.

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QUESTION 1 OF 7

QUESTION 1

Have you confirmed which ISO 22002-x:2025 sector standard applies to each of your operations?

PRPs in V7 use a unified ISO 22002-100:2025 baseline plus a sector overlay (-1 manufacturing, -2 catering, -4 packaging, -5 transport, -6 feed, -7 retail/wholesale). Procedures still referencing ISO/TS 22002 or PAS 221 are legacy.

FSSC V7 · Part 1 Table 1

A.Yes — documented and mapped to specific operations

B.Partially — we know the standard but haven't mapped it

C.No — or we're still on ISO/TS 22002 references

QUESTION 2

Is your food fraud (VACCP) plan rebuilt against ISO 22002-100:2025 clause 16.3 — not just renamed?

V7 anchors VACCP to a new clause with new methodology and threat scope. A 2020 vulnerability assessment with refreshed dates will not survive the audit.

FSSC V7 · ISO 22002-100:2025 · 16.3

A.Yes — fully rebuilt with new methodology

B.In progress — but not yet complete

C.No — still using V6 / older VACCP framework

QUESTION 3

Is your food defence (TACCP) plan rebuilt against ISO 22002-100:2025 clause 16.2 — broad threat scope?

V7's TACCP requirements widen the threat scope and tie back to a specific normative clause. Carried-over V6 TACCP documents need a methodology rebuild, not a date change.

FSSC V7 · ISO 22002-100:2025 · 16.2

A.Yes — broad threat scope, evidenced and reviewed

B.Partially — we have a TACCP plan but it's V6-era

C.No — or we don't have a documented TACCP plan

QUESTION 4

Does your food loss and waste policy (2.5.16) have measurable targets, owners and timelines?

V7 turns FLW into audit evidence. Vague ESG statements will trigger a Minor or Major NC. Auditors will ask for the kg-by-kg data with named owners.

FSSC V7 · Part 2 · 2.5.16

A.Yes — measurable targets, named owners, tracking system

B.Policy exists but targets aren't measurable yet

C.No — or FLW is only in our ESG narrative

QUESTION 5

Can your production operators describe the food safety culture commitment in their own words?

V7 strengthens 2.5.8 — auditors will speak directly to operators. A poster on the wall is no longer evidence. Commitment must be demonstrable from all personnel.

FSSC V7 · Part 2 · 2.5.8

A.Yes — we've tested this with operators recently

B.Maybe — some teams more than others

C.No — culture is communicated top-down but not embedded

QUESTION 6

Has your allergen risk-based verification testing programme been validated and is it trending?

V7 (2.5.6) requires risk-based verification testing with trend analysis. A binder of swab results without a trend pattern is not evidence — it's noise.

FSSC V7 · Part 2 · 2.5.6

A.Yes — validated programme, trended monthly, reviewed annually

B.We test but don't trend or validate formally

C.No — or we rely on "may contain" labelling

QUESTION 7

Has your CB confirmed your sub-sub-category code (per Table 1.1) and audit duration under V7?

V7 splits broad V6 categories into specific sub-sub-categories. Auditor competence is now matched to your exact code. Incorrect category coding is a documented audit risk.

FSSC V7 · Part 1 · Table 1.1

A.Yes — confirmed in writing by our CB

B.We've asked but no written confirmation yet

C.No — we haven't had this conversation with our CB

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Key facts

The FSSC 22000 V7 Readiness Check is a free, seven-question quiz that takes about two minutes and is built from real V7 gap audits across South African food manufacturers, packaging sites and catering operations.
The quiz tests readiness on the key V7 changes: sector standard mapping to ISO 22002-x:2025, food fraud (VACCP, clause 16.3), food defence (TACCP, clause 16.2), food loss and waste, food safety culture, allergen verification and certification body confirmation.
V7 uses a unified ISO 22002-100:2025 baseline plus a sector overlay, replacing older references such as ISO/TS 22002 or PAS 221.
Several requirements are now demonstrable and auditable: food loss and waste needs measurable targets, food safety culture must be shown at operator level, and allergen verification requires trend analysis.
ASC Food Safety Consultants offers a V7 Toolkit (R6,350, lifetime license), a self-paced 8-hour V7 Transition Course (R1,450), a combined bundle under R8,000, and a free 26-page V7 Briefing PDF.
ASC positions itself with a 100% first-time FSSC certification record and lists SAATCA, FoodBev SETA, HPCSA and B-BBEE Level 1 accreditations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FSSC 22000 V7 Readiness Quiz?

It is a free seven-question self-assessment that takes about two minutes to complete. ASC Food Safety Consultants built it from real V7 gap audits carried out across South African food manufacturers, packaging sites and catering operations. It helps you check where your food safety management system stands against the Version 7 requirements.

What areas does the FSSC 22000 V7 quiz cover?

The quiz covers seven areas tied to the main V7 changes: confirming your sector standard is mapped to ISO 22002-x:2025, food fraud (VACCP) under clause 16.3, food defence (TACCP) under clause 16.2, food loss and waste, food safety culture, allergen risk-based verification, and confirming your certification body details. Each area reflects a specific change introduced in Version 7.

What are the main changes in FSSC 22000 Version 7?

According to the page, V7 moves to a unified ISO 22002-100:2025 baseline plus a sector overlay, replacing older references like ISO/TS 22002 or PAS 221. VACCP moves to clause 16.3 with a new methodology and TACCP (clause 16.2) has a widened threat scope. Food loss and waste, food safety culture and allergen verification now require demonstrable, auditable evidence, and category coding uses specific sub-sub-categories.

Does FSSC 22000 V7 require food safety culture at the operator level?

Yes. The page states that under V7 (clause 2.5.8) food safety culture must be demonstrable at operator level, and notes that auditors will speak directly to production operators. This means operators need to understand and show commitment to food safety, not just have it documented on paper.

What FSSC 22000 V7 support does ASC Food Safety Consultants offer?

ASC offers a FSSC 22000 V7 Toolkit for R6,350 as a one-off lifetime license, a self-paced 8-hour V7 Transition Course for R1,450, and a combined bundle for under R8,000. There is also a free 26-page V7 Briefing PDF. You can reach them on +27 41 004 0382 or at info@ascfoodsafety.com in Gqeberha.