Fortitech FS 22000 Certified

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.Fortitech Inc. received FS 22000 certification for all of its facilities, showing its food systems are safe based on existing standards approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Fortitech said it is one of the first manufacturers to receive global FS 22000 certification across all domestic and international facilities. 

Prior to receiving FS 22000 certification, Fortitech was ISO 9001 certified and has always operated under the strictest food safety guidelines therefore having many of the requirements of FS 22000 already in place," said Panna Chaudhari, Ph.D., Fortitechs vice president of scientific affairs.  We have since enhanced our existing processes and procedures adding to our prerequisite program which addresses the basic sanitation and hygiene requirements to control food safety hazards throughout the work environment."

In addition to addressing procedures to adhere to qualifications for FS 22000 certification, the company said it enhanced its HACCP program, establishing: a detailed plan to identify food safety hazards with control measures to reduce or eliminate them, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrections, responsibilities and records.  Additionally, enhancements were made to the companys existing Quality Manual and Food Safety Management System Processes, interactive communication and verification activities.  Fortitech said all of these combined procedures will drive cost efficiency in the supply chain and reduce the duplication of audits.