Recognized and reliable certification schemes Safety, Quality and Sustainability

Non-for-profit Foundation with global reach, based in the Netherlands.
The mission of SCV is to shape a safer, more sustainable world by raising the bar for global Safety, Quality, and Sustainability - driving trust, transparency, and responsible supply chains through independent private certification systems. 
Four systems that were developed by the Foundation are: Dutch HACCP, HPC 420, FSSC 22000 and recently FSSC 24000.

Vision Statement
At SCV, we envision a world where every consumer can trust the safety, quality, and ethical integrity of the products they buy and how they are produced. Through globally recognized certification schemes, we empower businesses to meet the highest standards in food safety, quality and social sustainability - ensuring a responsible, transparent, and resilient supply chain. 

Our mission is to develop and advance independent, globally recognized certification systems that drive excellence in Safety, Quality and Sustainability. Through collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous improvement, we create certification frameworks that empower organizations to build safer, more sustainable, and ethically responsible supply chains.

SCV has been established in 2004. SCV originally focussed on food safety and provided a legal entity for the food certification system Dutch HACCP (Requirements for a HACCP-based Food Safety System). 

In 2009 SCV developed the food safety management system FSSC 22000. In the international food sector FSSC 22000 has proven to highly reduce safety and quality risks and to considerably reduce costs in the whole supply chain. This, and the non-for profit, independent, stakeholders- governed nature of FSSC 22000, explains why a large number of A-brands food manufacturers, trading companies and retailers (a.o. Coca Cola, Kraft, Unilever, Nestle, McDonalds, FrieslandCampina, Danone, AHOLD, Walmart) have, in many cases, chosen for FSSC 22000 certification for their own plants and/or as an accepted audit standard for their suppliers. 

In 2022 SCV developed the social sustainability management system standard PAS 24000, which has been developed to assist organizations to meet social sustainability requirements. Developed through extensive and open consultation with global stakeholders, the PAS 24000 is published by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and incorporated in the scheme FSSC 24000.

To serve the interests for all stakeholders of these initiatives best, both FSSC 22000 and FSSC 24000 are accommodated and managed through an independent, non-for-profit foundation: Foundation FSSC.

As a developer  of certification systems, SCV ensures that its standards – such as Dutch HACCP, HPC 420, FSSC 22000, and FSSC 24000 - are based on internationally accepted standards, stakeholder-driven, and aligned with global regulatory- and market needs. We are committed to shape a future where certification is not just a compliance requirement but a catalyst for continuous improvement and trust across industries. In doing this, we  work closely with Foundation FSSC, which governs and operationalizes these schemes globally, engaging with the industry and facilitating certification through accredited certification bodies.

Our certification systems aim to set the standard for industry best practices, helping businesses mitigate risks, enhance consumer trust, and improve operational efficiency. By ensuring consistent compliance with the highest standards, these schemes contribute to safer food, fairer workplaces, and a more responsible global supply chain. 
With a commitment to transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement, SCV ensures that certification is not just a compliance tool but a catalyst for positive change, benefiting businesses, consumers, and society as a whole.

SCV Board members: 
Maike te Riele, Chair
Thies Dols, Treasurer
Peter Boterman, Board member
Susanne Visscher, Board member
Rob Kuppens, Secretary general

The FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification provides a framework for effectively managing your organization's food safety and quality responsibilities. FSSC 22000 is fully recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on existing ISO Standards. It demonstrates your company has a robust Food Safety Management System in place that meets the requirements of your customers and consumers.

Already, 35,000+ organizations over 140 countries achieved FSSC 22000 certification. With currently 100+ Licensed Certification Bodies and over 1,500 auditors worldwide, our mission is to ensure consumer trust in the supply of safe food and drinks.

FSSC 24000 provides a framework for effectively managing your organization’s social responsibilities. It is an audit and certification scheme for social sustainability management systems to ensure safe and fair working conditions in the consumer goods industry. It aligns with the ISO MS approach and the ISO harmonized structure. It helps organizations improve their management system and thus protect their brands, drive business impact, contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as determined by the United Nations, and help create a better world.