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ISO 22000

What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is the internationally recognised Food Safety Management System (FSMS). It applies to all organisations in the food chain and helps ensure the quality, safety and reliability of products from ‘farm to fork’. So, it’s equally applicable to farmers and primary producers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.

It’s a framework that combines prerequisite programs, the HACCP principles and application steps as described by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and elements of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standard.

If you operate in the food industry, you’re required by law to comply with established hygiene regulations in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

ISO 22000 is based on HACCP guidelines. However, whereas HACCP focuses purely on food safety, ISO 22000 looks at broader business processes and structures. This brings additional benefits to your business.

Therefore, whilst HACCP is mandatory, ISO 22000 is discretionary unless required by your clients or other stakeholders.

Why choose ISO 22000?

  • Identify and control food safety hazards at all stages of the food supply chain
  • Improves risk management along the supply chain
  • Provides confidence to others in the supply chain that you have the ability to control food safety hazards and provide safe products
  • Formalises systems in your organisation improving transparency, accountability and quality
The Process
It's quick and easy to achieve your ISO certification and start winning new business.

Preparation

Your dedicated Auditor will be in touch to go through the audit plan in preparation for your Stage 1 assessment.

Stage 1 assessment

There’s no pressure for the first assessment; many are surprised what they already have in place following this visit. The report issued will highlight the next steps you need to take to achieve your certification.

Stage 2 assessment

When you’re ready, your Auditor will visit again to establish if your management systems and processes meet the requirements of the standard. You’ll be advised of the Auditor’s recommendations on the day which will be ratified by our Compliance department, and your certification will be issued following the decision.

Annual assessment

The excellent reputation of ISO 9001 is driven by its requirement for ongoing improvement, so we’ll keep in touch and arrange annual assessments to keep your certification up-to-date.

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