ISO 22000 certification is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the field of food safety. Implementing a Food Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 22000 is considered a strategic and appropriate decision for an organization to enhance its overall operational effectiveness in food safety, such as addressing issues related to identifying risks in production processes and demonstrating that products are manufactured in accordance with proper procedures.

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System – Which businesses is it suitable for?

ISO 22000 is a voluntary standard that can be applied to all organizations within the food chain, regardless of their size and level of complexity. This includes organizations that are directly or indirectly involved, such as feed manufacturers, harvesters of wild animals and plants, cooperatives, raw material manufacturers, food producers, food service organizations, cleaning and sanitation services, transportation, storage and distribution services, suppliers of equipment, packaging materials, and other materials that come into contact with food.

Including:

• Farms, fisheries, or dairy farms;
• Units specializing in food processing such as meat, fish, and animal feed;
• Manufacturers of cereals, bread, beverages, canned or frozen foods;
• Food service providers such as restaurants, fast-food outlets, hotels, hospitals, and mobile food shops;
• Units providing food preservation, distribution, and transportation services;
• Facilities supplying food processing equipment, additives, and processing materials;
• Facilities providing cleaning, sanitation, and food packaging services.

This standard allows all organizations, including small or less developed organizations (for example: small farms, small distribution-packaging units, small retailers, or small food service agents), to implement external control measures within their food safety management systems.

Why implement a food safety management system?

• Establishing a food safety management system helps address food safety issues in food business establishments.
• It serves as evidence of a company’s commitment to ensuring that food is produced in accordance with proper procedures, thereby minimizing risks related to food hygiene and safety. At the same time, it builds customer confidence in the company’s products and brand in the market.
• The Food Safety Management System – ISO 22000 has full value similar to a food safety hygiene license.

What are the benefits of applying ISO 22000:2018?

• Increasing opportunities for export and access to global markets by meeting international standards;
• Improving production organization and effectively controlling internal processes;
• ISO 22000 management system certification helps food processing and manufacturing enterprises control hazards related to food safety;
• Minimizing errors and costs associated with food safety risks;
• Meeting the increasingly high demands of customers regarding quality and safety.

When implementing ISO 22000, enterprises must ensure the implementation of prerequisite programs (GMP, SSOP, etc.) to limit food hazards, while also establishing control systems including procedures, control processes, and supporting documentation systems.

Organizations within the food supply chain that apply and achieve ISO 22000:2018 certification will have good food hygiene and safety management processes and ensure the provision of safe and quality food products to consumers.

The above information explains which businesses ISO 22000 certification is suitable for.

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Posting date: April 23, 2024