Indonesian Coffee FSSC 22000 vs ISO 22000: 2026 Buyer Guide

A practical, step‑by‑step playbook to verify an Indonesian coffee supplier’s FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 certificate. What to check in the public registry, which scope category fits coffee, how to spot red flags, and when ISO alone is (and isn’t) enough.

If you buy green or roasted coffee, your biggest quality risk isn’t the roast curve. It’s the paperwork behind it. In our experience, the fastest way to avoid costly surprises is to verify FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 credentials before you shortlist a supplier. Here’s the exact process we use when screening Indonesian coffee processors and exporters.

FSSC 22000 vs ISO 22000: the 2026 buyer’s verdict

FSSC 22000 is ISO 22000 plus industry-specific PRPs and additional requirements. It’s also GFSI-recognized. ISO 22000 alone is not GFSI-recognized. That single difference often decides retailer and importer acceptance.

When does ISO 22000 alone work? Sometimes for small volumes, non-retail private label, or where your customers don’t require GFSI. But if your program, retailer, or brand owners say “GFSI scheme required,” you need FSSC 22000 (or another GFSI scheme). We recommend treating ISO 22000-only suppliers as provisional until you confirm your downstream requirements.

What’s changed lately? FSSC 22000 Version 6 is now mainstream. Expect tighter expectations around food safety culture, allergen management, environmental monitoring (where applicable), and unannounced audits at least once per certification cycle. Buyers increasingly ask whether the last FSSC audit was unannounced, so have that conversation upfront.

Takeaway: If you want broad acceptance in 2026, ask for FSSC 22000 v6. Use ISO 22000 only when your customers clearly accept it.

How to verify an FSSC 22000 certificate from an Indonesian supplier

I’ve found that 3 out of 5 review delays come from not checking the public registry first. Do that before you read the PDF.

Start with the FSSC Public Register. Go to the official FSSC 22000 Public Register. Search by company name and country (Indonesia). Confirm:

Status is “Certified” (not “Suspended” or “Withdrawn”).
Scheme version is v6.
Certification Body (CB) name matches the PDF.
Accreditation Body (AB) is listed for the CB. In Indonesia, KAN is common; global suppliers may use UKAS, ANAB, etc.
Site address matches the manufacturing site actually shipping your coffee.

Match scope and category to coffee activities. For coffee processing and roasting, look for Category C, subcategory CIII (ambient stable products). Storage and transport are Category G. Packaging manufacturing is Category I. If a supplier shows Category D for coffee, that’s a red flag. In FSSC, Category D is animal feed production, not coffee.
Read the PDF like a detective. Check:

Certificate number and validity dates. Issue, expiry, and initial certification date. FSSC certificates are on a three-year cycle.
Scope statement specifics. For green coffee, look for wording like “hulling, grading, sorting, bagging, fumigation, dispatch of green coffee.” For roasted coffee, “roasting, grinding, packing, dispatch.” If you buy a fermentation-forward lot like our Bali, Java, Gayo & Mandheling - Wine Green Arabica Coffee Beans, ensure “fermentation” or “controlled fermentation” is covered in the hazard analysis and scope.
CB and AB marks. The CB logo must appear with the AB mark indicating accreditation for FSSC 22000. No accreditation mark usually means the cert won’t pass retailer review.

Validate the Certification Body’s accreditation. Cross-check the CB on the AB’s website. For KAN-accredited CBs, you should find the CB listed for FSSC 22000. If the CB says they’re accredited but you can’t find them in the AB’s listing, hit pause.
Confirm audit cadence and site coverage. Ask when the last audit occurred and whether it was unannounced. Verify all production sites shipping your coffee are in scope. If your exporter uses a separate certified warehouse or a logistics partner, you may need to see that Category G certificate too.

Practical tip: Tie certificates to the purchase order. List the certified site address and certificate number on your contract and COA requirements. That tiny step saves headaches later.

Which scope category actually applies to coffee?

Here’s the thing. Many buyers still mix up categories. Coffee is ambient stable. That puts it here:

Category CIII. Processing of ambient stable products. This covers green coffee processing and roasted coffee manufacturing.
Category G. Storage and transport. Use this when third-party warehouses or exporters handle storage and dispatch.
Category I. Packaging manufacturing. If you rely on a packaging supplier for valve bags or retail packs, ask for Category I.

Three-panel image showing coffee processing, warehouse storage and transport, and a packaging line—illustrating how production, storage/transport, and packaging align for coffee compliance.

Examples. Our Sumatra Mandheling Green Coffee Beans fall under CIII for processing and grading. If you’re buying roasted products like Roasted Arabica Java Coffee, roasting and packing are still CIII. If a third-party warehouse stages export pallets, that warehouse should carry Category G.

Takeaway: Coffee is CIII for production, G for storage/transport, and I for packaging. Category D is for animal feed, not coffee.

How do I verify ISO 22000 certificates if the supplier doesn’t have FSSC?

There’s no single global ISO 22000 registry. Ask for:

A copy of the ISO 22000 certificate with the CB and AB marks.
A direct validation link on the CB’s website, or a verification letter from the CB.
Accreditation proof that the CB is accredited by an IAF MLA signatory for ISO 22000.

Reality check. ISO 22000 alone won’t meet GFSI requirements. If your customer requires GFSI, ask the supplier for an FSSC 22000 upgrade plan and timelines.

Red flags that signal a fake, expired, or risky certificate

The company isn’t in the FSSC Public Register, but the PDF claims FSSC.
The site address on the certificate doesn’t match the shipping plant.
The category is wrong for coffee. “D” for coffee is a miss. You want CIII for production.
The CB email is generic (like gmail) or you can’t find the CB in the AB’s accredited list.
Old scheme versions (v5 or v5.1) well past the migration window.
Scope statements are vague. “Coffee production” without specific activities.
Suspended or withdrawn status in the registry. Sometimes suppliers won’t mention it unless asked.

If any of these pop up, pause the qualification. In our experience, pushing ahead only makes the first shipment riskier.

What if the site or scope doesn’t match your order?

Ask for a formal scope extension or include the correct site. Scope updates usually take a few weeks and a CB review.
If storage or logistics are out of scope, require a Category G partner or move warehousing to a certified facility.
If you’re buying specialty processes like aging or fermentation, ensure they’re explicitly included in the hazard analysis. For instance, our Musty Cup Green Coffee Beans (Aged Arabica) involve controlled aging. We document conditions, rotation, and controls so the scope and PRPs cover the process.
As a fallback, tighten your incoming QC and supplier monitoring until the certification aligns.

Need a quick second set of eyes on a certificate or scope statement? You can Contact us on whatsapp. We’re happy to validate the registry entry and point out gaps in minutes.

How often should you re-check certificates?

We recommend three checkpoints:

Onboarding. Before approval, verify registry status and document details in your supplier file.
Contract cycle. 30 days before certificate expiry. Ask for the latest audit report summary or confirmation from the CB if the new cert is pending.
Pre-shipment for high-risk or first shipments. A quick registry glance takes 60 seconds and can save you a chargeback.

If your contract runs 12–24 months, set a quarterly reminder to re-check the FSSC Public Register. Suspensions can happen mid-cycle.

The 2026 buyer checklist for FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000

Confirm GFSI requirement upstream. If yes, require FSSC 22000 v6.
Validate in the FSSC 22000 Public Register. Status, version, site address, CB, AB.
Match category. CIII for coffee production, G for storage/transport, I for packaging.
Read the scope line. It must include the specific activities you’re buying.
Verify the CB’s accreditation on the AB website. KAN, UKAS, ANAB, etc.
Ask about unannounced audit timing in the current cycle.
For ISO-only suppliers, collect CB validation and confirm downstream acceptance.

Final thoughts

We’ve reviewed hundreds of coffee certificates for buyers. The fastest wins come from two low-effort habits. Always check the FSSC registry first. Always match the site and scope to the purchase order. Do those and most problems disappear before they reach your roaster.

If you’re aligning product specs to certified scopes, our catalog shows how we document processes across origins. See examples on View our products. And if a certificate looks off or you need a sanity check for Category CIII vs G, just ping us on WhatsApp. We’ll help you close the loop quickly so you can focus on cup quality, not paperwork.