Ensuring safe products, from farm to fork, by implementing good hygiene practices and ensuring the traceability of food products at every stage of the supply chain is essential for the food industry.
ISO 22000:2018, Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain, defines the approach an organization must follow to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food products are safe for consumption.
Who is ISO 22000 for?
ISO 22000 is applicable to any organization in the food industry, regardless of its size or field of activity. Designed to be used either independently or integrated into an organization’s existing management processes, the standard adopts the same High-Level Structure (HLS) as other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 (quality management).
What are the benefits of this standard for my company?
ISO 22000 enables organizations to implement a food safety management system that contributes to improving their overall performance in this area. Potential benefits resulting from the application of the standard include:
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The ability to consistently provide safe food products and services that comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
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Improved risk management within food safety processes
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Strong alignment with the United Nations Codex Alimentarius, which provides governments with guidelines on food safety
What about certification and training?
You can certify the implementation and application of a Food Safety Management System within your organization through our partner PECB, an accredited institution in the field of certification. Certification of your organization to this international standard means that your production and marketing processes for food and agri-food products comply with established standards and help ensure the health and safety of your customers.
Food industry professionals can also certify their professional competencies through PECB’s training and personnel certification programs.
PECB training programs in this field allow you, on the one hand, to master the implementation and management of a Food Safety Management System compliant with ISO 22000 and, on the other hand, to acquire the expertise necessary to conduct audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) by applying generally recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. PECB distributors such as Zylloo Consult will assist you access the training program tailored for your needs
What is the link with the Codex Alimentarius?
The Codex Alimentarius, or “Food Code,” is a collection of internationally recognized standards, guidelines, and codes of practice that are referenced in the legislation of many countries. This Food Code provides a foundation for national authorities to ensure the safety of food offered to consumers. It is developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
ISO 22000 is based on the principles of the Codex Alimentarius regarding food hygiene, allowing authorities to refer to ISO 22000 in national requirements and during public inspections to ensure compliance with food safety criteria.