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AFYREN obtains FSSC22000 certification for its AFYREN NEOXY plant, recognizing excellence in food safety quality

23 February 2026

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Clermont-Ferrand/Lyon, February 23, 2026, 07h30 CEST – AFYREN, a greentech company that offers manufacturers natural, low-carbon ingredients produced using unique fermentation technology based on a completely circular model announces that its plant AFYREN NEOXY has obtained FSSC 22000 certification, the benchmark for food safety quality.

FSSC 22000 is the highest level of quality certification in the global food industry, aligned with the ISO harmonized approach and structure for management systems. This certification is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a guarantee of quality and compliance with the most stringent food safety standards. Its aim is to meet the growing demand for food safety and commits AFYREN to working daily on its “Food Safety Culture” within its management system, based on management commitment, communication, training, and continuous improvement.

This certification demonstrates AFYREN’s proactive approach to food safety management and its ability to adapt processes to the regulatory frameworks of our sectors, both at the European and international level.

Joachim Merziger, Chief Commercial Officer of AFYREN, explains: “FSSC 22000 certification is essential for long-term success in the agri-food market. It attests to our concrete commitment to continuous improvement and represents a guarantee of quality and performance for our partners and customers in the strategic sectors of human food, animal feed, and flavors. Along with the other certifications we have already obtained, or are in the process of obtaining, it strengthens the relationship of trust with all the players in our value chains“.

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