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ISO 22000: All-round Food Safety Management

Consumers not only expect highest quality products from food manufacturers, they also demand safe food. Standard ISO 22000 therefore covers all stages of the food chain and promotes comprehensive product safety in the food manufacturing sector.

The standard is valid throughout the world, which means that ISO 22000 certificates are also recognised internationally. Above all for customers focussing on export, this is an important argument when selecting suppliers. Added to this is systematic integration of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, which enable you to establish reliable risk management in your company. A particular advantage of DIN EN ISO 22000 is that every organization can install its own tailormade food safety management system and have it certified.

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ISO 22000: Benefits at a glance

Systematic management for adherence to health and safety legislation
Food safety management system tailored to your organization
Internationally recognised
Fewer customer audits

Reduced product liability risk
Positioning as manufacturer of high-quality and safe food / food packaging materials
Greater customer satisfaction and enhanced trust
Integration with other ISO-based management systems possible

Climate Change Considerations to Management System Standards

On 22 February 2022, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) IAF published a joint communiqué to highlight the addition of climate change considerations to a number of existing ISO management system standards (MSS).

Clauses 4.1 and 4.2 of the MSS are affected. This is to ensure that climate change issues are considered by the organization in the context of the effectiveness of the management system in addition to all other aspects.

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Climate Change integration into the standards of FSSC 22000/ ISO 22000

In light of the evolving climate landscape, the standards ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 must now integrate aspects and risks of climate change into their management systems. This means that climate change should be considered as part of a comprehensive risk assessment to ensure the development, maintenance, and effectiveness of these management systems. Learn more about this crucial update in our latest whitepaper available for download.

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FAQs on ISO 22000

Who can benefit from certification to ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 was developed for food sector organizations of all sizes. Food retail chains are included within the scope of the standard, as are upstream and downstream sectors:

Food manufacturing industry
Animal feed manufacturing industry
Primary production (animals and plants)
Transport, storage
Wholesale and retail
Gastronomy/ Catering
Packaging material, cleaning agent and additive industry
Related services (e.g. pest control and plant and machinery manufacturers)

What requirements are set by ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is based on quality management standard ISO 9001 and augments it with HACCP and food-specific requirements. ISO 22000 was developed in order to cover the many requirements to which companies in the food or animal feed industry are subject and to render them certifiable.

The current version is ISO 22000:2018, which can be ordered from Beuth-Verlag.

What categories are included in the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System?

Standard ISO 22000 covers the following categories, which form the basis of certification:

Farming of animals, fish and plants (A and B)
Food manufacturing (C)
Animal feed production (D)
Catering (E)
Distribution (wholesale and trading), (F)
Retail, transport and storage (G)
Services for the food industry (H)
Manufacturing of primary or secondary packaging materials (I)
Manufacturing of machinery with food contact and vending machines (J)
Manufacturing of food and animal feed additives, manufacturing of chemicals (K)

What are the prerequisites for ISO 22000 certification?

DIN EN ISO 22000 includes the following requirements:

Planning, introduction, maintenance and updating of a management system with the aim of increasing product safety and ensuring traceability
Adherence to customer requirements and analyses of customer satisfaction
Effective communication with suppliers, customers and other partners in the food supply chain
Ensuring and implementing food safety policy
Providing evidence of legal compliance to relevant third parties

Certification to DIN EN ISO 22000 is simpler if an organization is already certified to existing food sector standards such as IFS Food, BRC Food or HACCP.

Where can I find training for ISO 22000?

TÜV NORD CERT GmbH is an official provider of Lead Auditor Training which is certified by the CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) and the IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors). Find out more about our ISO 22000 Auditor training here.

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