Icelandirect completes FSSC 22000 Version 6 audit at Clifton plant

Icelandirect, a US contract manufacturer of supplements, vitamins, and nutraceuticals for human and pet brands, said it has completed the FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification audit for its Clifton manufacturing plant, a milestone the company says affirms the site meets stringent food safety and quality standards. The announcement, first reported by Pet Food Processing, comes as Version 6 has become the current benchmark for FSSC 22000 audits. FSSC says audits to Version 6 began April 1, 2024, and organizations were required to complete upgrade audits by March 31, 2025. Icelandirect describes itself as an importer, distributor, and contract manufacturer serving both people and pets, with products including omega-3 oils, vitamins, and nutrients. (nsf.org)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals and pet industry partners, the update signals that a supplier in the companion animal supplement chain has been assessed against the latest version of a Global Food Safety Initiative-recognized certification scheme. Version 6 added or strengthened requirements around food safety and quality culture, quality control, equipment management, food loss and waste, communication requirements, and more detailed expectations in areas such as food fraud mitigation and environmental monitoring. In practice, that can matter for clinics, brands, and veterinary teams evaluating manufacturing controls behind pet supplements recommended to pet parents. (nsf.org)

What to watch: Watch for whether Icelandirect uses the certification milestone to deepen its role as a manufacturing partner for pet supplement brands, and whether it shares more detail on audit scope, certificate status, or customer-facing quality programs. (linkedin.com)