The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), managed by The Consumer Goods Forum, has confirmed that the FSSC 22000 scheme, has been given full recognition by the Global Food Safety Initiative Board of Directors. This follows an extensive benchmarking process using the requirements laid out in the GFSI Guidance Document Version 5. GFSI has recognized the FSSC 22000 scheme for the scopes of the processing of animal and vegetal perishable products as well as processing of long shelf life ambient products and food ingredients. The benchmarking process has been completed using an internationally accepted set of food safety requirements, based on industry best practice, which are developed through a consensus of key stakeholders in the food supply chain.

FSSC 22000 is a complete certification scheme for Food Safety Management Systems. It is based on international standards ISO 22000 and PAS 220/TS ISO 22002. The Foundation for Food Safety Certification owns the FSSC 22000 scheme including the license agreements for certification bodies. The FSSC 22000 certification scheme is maintained by the Board of Stakeholders of the Foundation.

The Global Food Safety Initiative now recognises six manufacturing schemes:
BRC Global Standard Version 5
Dutch HACCP (Option B)
Global Red Meat Standard Version 3
International Food Standard Version 5
SQF 2000 Level 2
FSSC 22000