FSSC 22000 Version 7 Is Released: Dates Every Certified Site Should Know
Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 scheme was released in May 2026. Certified organisations have until 2028 to complete the upgrade, but the planning starts now.
Key points
- FSSC 22000 Version 7 was released in May 2026.
- Audits against Version 6 remain possible until 30 April 2027.
- Upgrade audits against Version 7 take place between 1 May 2027 and 30 April 2028.
The timetable
Certified organisations can continue to be audited against Version 6 until 30 April 2027. From 1 May 2027 audits are carried out against Version 7, and every certified organisation must have completed its upgrade audit by 30 April 2028.
How to prepare
- Download the Version 7 scheme documents from the Foundation and read the list of changes
- Move your prerequisite programmes to the ISO 22002-x:2025 series, which Version 7 adopts, with ISO 22002-100:2025 as the common baseline
- Review the new requirements on food loss and waste reduction and on sustainable food packaging
- Run a gap analysis against the additional requirements for your food chain category
- Update procedures and start keeping records well before the upgrade audit
- Train the food safety team and internal auditors on Version 7
- Complete an internal audit and a management review against Version 7
A note on training
Auditors and consultants also need to update their competence. Our FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor course is delivered against Version 7.