ISO STANDARD 22000

ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management System

What is ISO 22000:2018?

Version 2018

ISO 22000 sets out the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS). It maps out what an organization needs to do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe. It can be used by any organization regardless of its size or position in the food chain - from feed producers, primary producers through food manufacturers, transport and storage operators, to retail and food service outlets. Combining key recognized elements: interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and HACCP principles.

Key Principles of ISO 22000:2018

Interactive communication along the food supply chain

System management & organizational control

Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles

Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification

Ensures food product safety across the entire processing and supply chain

Improves customer confidence and satisfaction in food products

Identifies, evaluates, and controls food safety hazards effectively

Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory food safety requirements

Why Implement ISO 22000:2018?

•Globally accepted benchmark for food safety management
•Integrates HACCP principles with modern management system structures
•Facilitates international trade in food products

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who should get ISO 22000 certification?

Any organization involved in the food chain, including agriculture, food processing, packaging, storage, transportation, and retail.

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