Food Safety - ISO 22000 & HACCP

ISO 22000 is the globally recognized standard for ensuring food safety at every point of the supply chain. Organizations involved in the food chain, regardless of size, are required to comply with this systematic and auditable international standard to control food safety hazards and ensure that the end result is food that is consistently safe for human consumption.

Compliance to these stringent standards can be met by using internal and/or external ISO 22000 consultants and auditors. Organizations which successfully fulfill all the requirements will be issued the prestigious ISO 22000 certification.

The ISO 22000 standard incorporates the seven principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system which requires HACCP consultants and team members to ensure compliance to the specific requirements for Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including effective documentation, system management and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Implementing the international ISO 22000:2018 standards will enable organizations to have the following benefits:

• Organizations will be able to plan, implement, operate, maintain and update a food safety management system which ensures that the food products produced are safe for the comsumption of the consumer.

• Organizations will be able to provide documented evidence of compliance to the authorities that the company is in compliance to the statutory and regulatory food safety requirements.

• Organizations will be able to increase customer satisfaction by systematically analyzing and fulfilling customer requirements relating to quality and food safety.

• Organizations will be able to communicate efficiently and give effective feedback regarding any food issues to their suppliers and customers, and relevant parties in the food supply chain.

• With a structured food safety policy in place, organizations will be able to systemize their processes and ensure that all their employees comply with the requirements.

• The organization will be able to show evidence of their commitment to the compliance of the food safety standard requirements and regulations.

• Organizations will be able to get certified once they achive conformity to the international ISO 22000:2018 standard.

With the ISO 22000 certification, your organization will gain global recognition of your compliance to the stringent international quality standard and consistent commitment to food safety. Consumers, customers and stakeholders will have enhanced confidence in your company and brand, resulting in greater business growth opportunities.