Scope of ISO 22000 certification

ISO’s food safety management standards help organizations identify and control food safety hazards. ISO 22000 is an internationally recognized standard that combines the ISO 9001 approach to food safety management and HACCP (Codex Alimentarius Commission) for the assurance of food safety at all stages of the supply chain. It covers all food processes from farming, food manufacturing, processing and packaging to transportation, storage and retail. 

With an ISO 22000 certification program in place, you: 

• Control and mitigate food safety hazards
• Demonstrate your commitment to food safety
• Protect your brand by avoiding potential product recalls or consumer illness
• Contribute to global health and well-being of consumers with safe products 

Scheme requirements of ISO 22000:2018 certification

This audit scope is suitable for manufacturers, distributors and storage facilities of food and beverages, feed and pet food, food packaging material. 

The ISO 22000:2018 standard provides a list of prerequisite with actions to be implemented. It is based on ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). There are several key requirements under ISO 22000 that focus on the management and system for food safety, including: 

• Food safety policy:
  Establish and document a food safety policy that outlines the organization's commitment to food safety, including objectives for achieving it.
• Hazard analysis:
  Conduct a hazard analysis to identify and evaluate potential biological, chemical, and physical hazards that can affect food safety.
• Prerequisite programs:
  Establish and implement prerequisite programs to control and prevent food safety hazards, such as personnel hygiene, cleaning, sanitation, and pest control.
• Operational control:
  Implement effective operational control measures, including defined processes, procedures, and specifications for food safety to minimize risks.
• Traceability systems:
  Establish traceability systems to identify and track food products throughout the entire food chain, enabling effective recall procedures if necessary.
• Emergency preparedness and response:
  Develop and maintain a plan for addressing potential emergency situations, including contingencies for food safety incidents.
• Management of incidents and non-conformities:
  Implement procedures for managing incidents and non-conformities related to food safety, including investigating, taking corrective actions, and preventing recurrences.
• Verification and validation:
  Regularly verify and validate the effectiveness of the food safety management system through activities such as internal audits, periodic reviews, and testing.
• Continuous improvement:
  Continuously improve the food safety management system by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and taking necessary actions to enhance food safety. 

How can we help food manufacturers?

Eurofins provides globally accredited certification of the ISO 22000 standard. Thanks to our worldwide network of auditors, we support food manufacturers wherever they are based. Our auditors are experts of the food industry and can perform ISO 22000 audits as well as other food safety certification programs. Contact us to get more information. 

If you are already ISO 22000 certified and want to go to the next step with a FSSC 22000 certification program recognized by the GFSI, check out our FSSC 22000 certification also! 

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