Orion Obtains 'FSSC 22000' Certification for Food Safety Management System at All Global Confectionery Factories

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] Orion announced on the 2nd that all of its global confectionery factories operated in Korea, China, Vietnam, and Russia have obtained the ‘FSSC 22000’ certification, a food safety management system.

FSSC 22000 is an internationally recognized food safety certification officially accredited by the International Food Safety Association. It is specialized in the food sector, covering everything from raw materials to manufacturing, storage, and packaging, and is globally accepted. It is known for conducting in-depth and rigorous food safety audits, and currently, major global food companies worldwide are adopting it.

Orion has been pursuing FSSC 22000 certification since 2013 to ensure thorough food safety and continuous overseas market expansion. Starting with the Novo factory in Russia in 2013, it obtained certification at the Tver factory in Russia (2014), Ho Chi Minh (2016), Hanoi (2018) factories in Vietnam, and last year at the Cheongju and Iksan factories in Korea. Last month, four factories in China?Langfang, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenyang?received certification, marking the achievement of all Orion global confectionery factories completing FSSC 22000 certification.

Orion undergoes strict annual audits of its manufacturing facilities, equipment, personal hygiene, pest control, and food safety programs through AIB (American Institute of Baking), a U.S. food hygiene inspection agency. It is the only domestic food company that has conducted AIB audits of its global factories for over 20 years since 1996, raising food hygiene and safety to world-class levels. In 2009, it was the first in the confectionery industry to be designated for HACCP by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. In addition to strict management through external organizations, Orion operates its own quality control system called GQAS, strengthening competitiveness through regular inspections of domestic and overseas factories.

An Orion official said, “Following domestic HACCP and U.S. AIB audits, obtaining the FSSC 22000 certification, which has become a global standard, has further strengthened our internal standards for food safety,” adding, “We will accelerate safety management throughout the entire food manufacturing process, from raw material procurement to production, to provide safe food to consumers worldwide.”

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