ISO 22000:2018 · Food safety management
ISO 22000:2018 Certification
ISO 22000 combines HACCP principles with a management system. It requires hazard analysis, validated control measures and traceability across the products and processes in scope.
Who ISO 22000 Suits
Common commercial triggers and operational scenarios where ISO 22000:2018 delivers direct procurement and compliance value.
- Food manufacturers, processors and packing operations.
- Cold storage, warehousing and distribution businesses.
- Ingredient and packaging suppliers to food manufacturers.
Core Management System Clauses
The international standard structures compliance across high-level operational clauses audited during Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments.
Prerequisite programmes
Hygiene, pest control, maintenance, cleaning and personnel hygiene controls.
Hazard analysis
Biological, chemical and physical hazards identified per process step, with control measures.
HACCP plan
Critical control points, critical limits, monitoring, corrective action and verification.
Traceability
Lot-level traceability and mock recall or withdrawal exercises.
Verification and validation
Evidence that control measures are effective, including sampling and testing where used.
Food safety culture
Communication, training and management commitment across the operation.
What We Prepare with You
Our dedicated coordination service prepares every document and audit trail before the independent certification body begins assessment.
HACCP documentation
Process flow, hazard analysis, CCP determination and monitoring records prepared with your production team.
Prerequisite programmes
Cleaning schedules, pest control contracts, maintenance logs and personnel hygiene records.
Traceability test
A documented mock recall, run before the certification body tests it.
Audit & Certification Roadmap
A transparent four-phase path from gap assessment to published register listing.
Stage 1
Documentation & readiness review.
Stage 2
Implementation & evidence audit.
Decision
Corrective closure & issuance.
Register
Public listing & QR code verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key considerations on timelines, documentation, and audits for ISO 22000.
Is ISO 22000 the same as FSSC 22000?
No. ISO 22000 is the standard itself. FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme that builds on ISO 22000 and adds sector-specific prerequisite requirements.
Do we still need HACCP?
ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles. Your existing HACCP plan becomes part of the food safety management system rather than a separate document.
Does it cover packaging?
Food contact packaging and food packaging manufacturing can be certified under ISO 22000 with an appropriate scope, though some buyers specify a sector scheme.
How often are surveillance audits?
Typically annually, with recertification in year three. High-risk operations may be audited more frequently under scheme rules.
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Scope ISO 22000:2018 for Your Organization
Receive a customized written proposal covering audit days, scoping parameters, and transparent fees.