Introduction: Consultant Engagement and Initial Training   (Duration: 0.5 Month)

Introductory Tasks

1.1 Initial Consultation and Project Kick-off

Task: Schedule Initial Consultation

• Description: Arrange a meeting with the lead implementer and consultant to discuss project scope, objectives, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Documentation: Project plan and meeting agenda.
• Meeting: Initial consultation meeting.

Task: Conduct Gap Analysis

• Description: Identify gaps between the current food safety management system and FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Documentation: Gap analysis report.
• Meeting: Meeting with the consultant to review gap analysis findings.

1.2 Training

Task: Develop Training Plan

• Description: Create a comprehensive training plan covering FSSC 22000 principles and implementation.
• Documentation: Training plan document.
• Meeting: Meeting with the consultant to finalize the training plan.

Task: Conduct Staff Training

• Description: Provide training on food safety management, PRPs, risk management, and operational controls.
• Documentation: Training materials and attendance records.
• Meeting: Training sessions with the consultant.

Section 1: Context, Leadership, and Planning  (Duration: 1 Month)

2.1 Context of the Organization

Task: Define Internal and External Issues

• Description: Identify factors that affect food safety objectives.
• Documentation: Context analysis document.
• Meeting: Workshop with the consultant to align on internal and external issues.

Task: Define Interested Parties and Scope

• Description: Identify stakeholders and define the scope of the FSMS.
• Documentation: Scope and interested parties document.
• Meeting: Review meeting with senior management and consultant.

2.2 Leadership and Commitment

Task: Develop Food Safety Policy

• Description: Create and document a food safety policy aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Documentation: Food safety policy document.
• Meeting: Policy review meeting with top management.

Task: Assign Roles and Responsibilities

• Description: Identify and assign responsibilities for the FSMS.
• Documentation: Organizational chart and role descriptions.
• Meeting: Meeting with senior management to confirm roles and responsibilities.

Section 2: Development of Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) (Duration: 1.5 Month)

3.1 PRPs Implementation

Task: Implement PRPs (Based on ISO/TS 22002-1)

• Description: Develop PRPs for hygiene, sanitation, pest control, and personnel hygiene.
• Documentation: PRP procedures.
• Meeting: PRP development meeting with relevant departments and the consultant.

3.2 Facilities and Equipment Management

Task: Assess Facility Requirements

• Description: Evaluate facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with PRPs.
• Documentation: Facility assessment report.
• Meeting: Review meeting with the consultant to discuss findings and improvements.

Section 3: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) (Duration: 1.5 Months)

4.1 Hazard Analysis

Task: Conduct Hazard Identification

• Description: Identify and assess potential food safety hazards.
• Documentation: Hazard analysis report.
• Meeting: Hazard review meeting with key stakeholders and the consultant.

4.2 Critical Control Points (CCPs)

Task: Determine CCPs

• Description: Identify steps where control is essential to reduce hazards to acceptable levels.
• Documentation: CCP monitoring procedures.
• Meeting: CCP validation meeting with operational teams and consultant.

Task: Establish Critical Limits and Monitoring Procedures

• Description: Define limits for CCPs and develop monitoring plans.
• Documentation: CCP monitoring records.
• Meeting: Monitoring plan review meeting with the consultant.

Section 4: Operational Controls and Documentation Management (Duration: 1 Month)

5.1 Develop Operational Procedures

Task: Develop Review Procedures

• Description: Create procedures for production, traceability, and product recall.
• Documentation: Operational control procedures.
• Meeting: Procedure development meeting with relevant departments.

5.2 Document Control

Task: Establish Document Control Procedures

• Description: Develop a system to manage FSMS documents.
• Documentation: Document control procedures.
• Meeting: Training meeting with staff on document control.

Section 5: Performance Evaluation and Improvement(Duration: 1 Months)

6.1 Monitoring and Measurement

Task: Establish KPIs for Food Safety Objectives

• Description: Develop key performance indicators to monitor FSMS performance.
• Documentation: KPI tracking system.
• Meeting: KPI review meeting with management and the consultant.

6.2 Corrective Actions and Improvement

Task: Implement Corrective Actions

• Description: Identify and address non-conformities found during internal audits.
• Documentation: Corrective action plans.
• Meeting: Corrective action review meeting with the consultant.

Section 5: Final Audit Preparation(Duration: 1 Month)

7.1 Pre-Audit Assessment

Task: Conduct Pre-Audit Assessment

• Description: Perform a final assessment to ensure the FSMS meets all FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Documentation: Pre-audit report.
• Meeting: Pre-audit review meeting with key stakeholders.

7.2 Management Review

Task: Conduct Management Review

• Description: Review the performance of the FSMS with top management.
• Documentation: Management review meeting minutes.
• Meeting: Management review meeting.

Certification and Accreditation (Duration: 1 Month)

8.1 Certification Body Selection

Task: Select Certification Body

• Description: Identify and engage with an accredited certification body for FSSC 22000 certification.
• Documentation: Certification body selection report.
• Meeting: Certification body selection meeting with the consultant.

8.2 Certification Audit

Task: Conduct Certification Audit

• Description: Schedule and complete the certification audit with the selected body.
• Documentation: Certification audit report.
• Meeting: Certification audit debrief with the consultant and auditors.

8.3 Close Non-Conformities

Task: Address Non-Conformities from Audit

• Description: Implement corrective actions to resolve any non-conformities identified.
• Documentation: Corrective action report.
• Meeting: Follow-up meeting to review corrective actions.

8.4 Certification Approval

Task: Achieve Certification

• Description: Obtain FSSC 22000 certification upon successful audit completion.
• Documentation: FSSC 22000 certificate.
• Meeting: Final meeting with the consultant and management to celebrate and plan for maintenance.

This 8-month project plan ensures a systematic and organized approach to implementing FSSC 22000. With clearly defined tasks, meetings, and documentation, the organization will be well-prepared to achieve certification and maintain compliance with food safety standards.