What It Is

FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000 Version 6) is a GFSI-benchmarked certification scheme for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It applies to food chain categories from primary production to chemicals, using a risk-based PDCA approach integrating ISO 22000:2018 requirements.

Key Components

• **Three pillarsISO 22000 clauses 4-10, sector-specific PRPs (e.g., ISO/TS 22002 series), FSSC Additional Requirements (e.g., food defense, fraud, culture).
• Over 100 combined requirements with HACCP/OPRP/CCP controls.
• Built on PDCA cycle; certification via licensed bodies per ISO 22003-1:2022.

Why Organizations Use It

• Ensures market access via GFSI recognition and public register.
• Mitigates risks like recalls, fraud, adulteration.
• Builds supply-chain trust; supports SDGs like waste reduction.
• Enhances efficiency, quality integration, global trade competitiveness.

Implementation Overview

• Phased: gap analysis, FSMS design, training, audits (Stage 1/2).
• Applies to all sizes across food sectors worldwide.
• Requires CB certification, surveillance, recertification every 3 years.

What It Is

APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234 (Information Security) is a binding prudential regulation issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, effective 1 July 2019. It mandates APRA-regulated entities like banks, insurers, and super funds to maintain information security capabilities commensurate with threats to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. The approach is risk-based and proportionate, focusing on governance, controls, and assurance.

Key Components

• **GovernanceBoard ultimate accountability, defined roles.
• **Risk managementAsset classification by criticality/sensitivity, commensurate controls.
• **Incident responseDetection, response plans, annual testing.
• **AssuranceSystematic testing, internal audit, third-party evaluation. No fixed control count; 36 paragraphs outline requirements. Compliance via evidence, no formal certification.

Why Organizations Use It

• Mandatory for regulated entities to avoid penalties, enforcement.
• Enhances resilience, reduces incident impact, builds trust.
• Strategic benefits: operational continuity, better vendor terms, market differentiation.

Implementation Overview

Phased: gap analysis, policy framework, asset register, controls, testing, monitoring. Applies to all sizes in APRA sectors (Australia). Requires Board oversight, APRA notifications; audited via internal/external reviews. (178 words)