When you qualify a tapioca starch supplier, certifications are the evidence that quality and food safety are managed by a system — not left to chance. Here’s what each of the main certifications proves, and which ones to require depending on your use.
FSSC 22000 — the benchmark for food buyers
FSSC 22000 is a complete food-safety management certification, recognised by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) — the standard most multinational food manufacturers and retailers require of suppliers. It combines ISO 22000, sector-specific prerequisites (ISO/TS 22002-1 for starch manufacturing), and extra food-safety/food-fraud requirements. If you make food, this is the one to insist on. (Read more about FSSC 22000.)
ISO 22000 — the food-safety management standard
The international standard for a food-safety management system. It underpins FSSC 22000 and demonstrates structured hazard control and management commitment.
HACCP — preventive hazard control
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points is the globally recognised, preventive approach to food safety: identify hazards, set critical control points, and monitor them. A HACCP certificate shows the supplier controls risks before they reach product.
GHP — good hygiene practices
Good Hygiene Practices (the modern term for GMP in the Codex framework) cover the hygiene foundations — facility, equipment, personnel — on which HACCP and FSSC 22000 are built.
Halal — for Muslim-market food
If you serve Muslim-majority or Halal-sensitive markets, a valid Halal certificate is essential. Always confirm the certifying body and that the certificate is currently valid (check the expiry date), not merely held in the past.
What to require, by use
| Your use | Require at minimum |
|---|---|
| Food (general) | FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 + HACCP + GHP |
| Food for Halal markets | The above + a valid Halal certificate |
| Industrial (paper, textile, adhesive) | HACCP/GHP is a plus; food-safety certs less critical |
Always ask who audited the certification (an accredited body like SGS is far stronger than self-declaration) and request the certificates and a lot-specific COA.
TQ Industry Starch holds FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GHP, and Halal, audited by SGS — see the certifications page. Contact us for certificates and a sample.