Recognition of FSSC 22000 by the DGAL (French Agricultural and Food Ministry)
The French Agricultural and Food Ministry (DGAL) has recognized FSSC 22000 for the execution of official food safety controls.
In 2017, the DGAL launched a process of recognition of private certification schemes. One of the results of this process is acknowledging several inspection items from the FSSC 22000 scheme.
This collaboration is beneficial for French food organizations which are FSSC 22000 certified for the following categories:
- AI: Farming. Production of raw milk and Honey;
- CI: Processing of perishable animal products (e.g., meat, milk, poultry, etc.);
- CIII: Production of mixed animal and plant products (e.g., ready to eat meals, pizza, etc.);
- CIV: Production of food products from any source stored and sold at ambient temperature (e.g., canned foods, milk powder, etc.).