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Define the food-chain and legal boundary
Map entities, sites, products, categories, processes, shifts, hazards, suppliers, outsourced work, storage, transport, and target markets.
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Budget implementation and assurance
Include hazard control, PRPs, traceability, withdrawal, incidents, supplier governance, monitoring, verification, internal audit, management review, corrective action, and certification.
03
Provide the information needed for pricing
Vecta needs entities, facilities, employees, shifts, products, categories, processes, schemes, buyer requirements, current controls, and target timing.
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Compare customer acceptance before headline cost
Check that the selected scheme and certificate scope will be accepted by retailers, manufacturers, distributors, importers, and export customers.
Frequently asked questions
What determines ISO 22000 cost in Europe?
Entities, facilities, food-chain categories, hazards, products, PRPs, suppliers, countries, current controls, and audit scope determine cost.
Does ISO 22000 replace EU food-law compliance?
No. Certification is voluntary assurance; applicable legal duties remain the organization's responsibility.
Should we choose FSSC 22000 instead?
Choose the route accepted by your customers and markets. FSSC 22000 adds scheme and sector-PRP requirements.
Can several sites share one certification structure?
Potentially. Central governance, site activities, category rules, and certification-body requirements determine the structure.
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