ISO 22000 Certification
Food safety management systems
ISO 22000 combines HACCP principles with the structure of ISO management systems, for all organisations in the food chain. Certification demonstrates control of food safety hazards, from raw material to consumer.
- Current edition
- ISO 22000:2018
- Intended for
- All organisations in the food chain: producers, processors, storage, transport, distribution, retail, catering, packaging and ingredient manufacturers
- Certificate validity
- 3 years, with annual surveillance audits
- Integrates with
- ISO 9001
What is ISO 22000
ISO 22000:2018 sets out the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS) applicable to any organisation in the food chain, regardless of size or position in the chain. The standard integrates the HACCP principles defined by the Codex Alimentarius, prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and management elements within a structure common to the other ISO standards.
The key elements of the standard are interactive communication along the food chain, system management, prerequisite programmes and the HACCP principles: hazard analysis, determination of critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs), establishment of critical limits and action criteria, monitoring, corrections and verification.
ISO 22000 certification is recognised by customers, authorities and business partners as proof of a functioning food safety system and forms the basis for schemes such as FSSC 22000, required by major retailers.
- Food and beverage producers and processors
- Food storage, transport and distribution operators
- Manufacturers of ingredients, additives and food contact packaging
- Retail, catering, hospitality and contract catering
- Suppliers that want access to the supply chains of major retailers and processors
Benefits of ISO 22000 certification
Hazard control
Biological, chemical and physical hazards and allergens are identified and controlled through PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs.
Compliance with food legislation
Legal requirements on hygiene, traceability and labelling are integrated into the system.
Access to customers
Meeting the requirements of retailers and processors and a basis for FSSC 22000 certification.
Traceability and withdrawal
Tested procedures for product traceability, withdrawal and recall.
Fewer incidents
Fewer nonconformities, complaints and losses caused by unsafe products.
Integration with ISO 9001
Common structure for an integrated quality-food safety system.
Main requirements of the standard
The standard follows the high level structure (Annex SL) common to ISO management system standards, with its requirements set out in clauses 4 to 10.
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Clause 4
Context of the organisation
Relevant issues, interested parties in the food chain and the scope of the system (products, processes, sites).
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Clause 5
Leadership
Management commitment, the food safety policy, roles and responsibilities, including the food safety team.
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Clause 6
Planning
Risks and opportunities at system level, food safety objectives, planning of changes.
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Clause 7
Support
Resources, including infrastructure and work environment, competence, awareness, external and internal communication, documented information.
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Clause 8
Operation
Prerequisite programmes, traceability, emergency preparedness, hazard analysis, the hazard control plan (OPRPs and CCPs), monitoring, verification, control of nonconforming products, withdrawal and recall.
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Clause 9
Performance evaluation
Monitoring, measurement, analysis of verification results, internal audit and management review.
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Clause 10
Improvement
Nonconformity and corrective action, continual improvement and updating of the food safety management system.
Amendment 1:2024 on climate change
The organisation determines whether climate change (for example raw material availability, the cold chain, new hazards) is relevant for the food safety management system.
Relationship with FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-recognised certification scheme based on ISO 22000, the technical specifications for prerequisite programmes (ISO/TS 22002 series) and additional scheme requirements. ISO 22000 is the mandatory foundation of this scheme.
The Certification Process
A clear and transparent process, from application to certificate issuance.
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Application and quotation
Send us your organisation's details and the standard you are aiming for. We review your application and prepare a tailored quotation, including the audit duration and plan.
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Stage 1 audit
We review your management system documentation and assess how ready your organisation is for the certification audit.
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Stage 2 audit
The on-site audit checks that the system is implemented and effective against the requirements of the standard.
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Decision and certificate
The certification committee reviews the audit report and issues the certificate, valid for 3 years.
Annual surveillance audits and a recertification audit at the end of the three-year cycle keep your certificate valid without interruption.
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