ISO22000
What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 is the international standard for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS), aimed at ensuring safety consistently from food production through distribution and consumption.
Based on the HACCP approach while combining a management system (the PDCA cycle and risk management), it's a standard that can be adopted across the entire food supply chain, from producers of agricultural products to food manufacturers, packaging-material makers, and logistics operators.
The features and background of ISO 22000
Established: issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2005, with a revised edition (ISO 22000:2018) published in 2018
Scope: not limited to food manufacturing; a wide range of industries such as packaging, logistics, and equipment makers are covered
Structure: a management system incorporating the PDCA cycle and risk management in addition to HACCP's seven principles
Relationship with FSSC 22000: FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme adding requirements on top of ISO 22000, and is often used in international trade
Trend: in exports and trade with major food companies, obtaining ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 is becoming a de facto requirement
Examples of Agriture's use of ISO 22000
Applying risk management to the dried-vegetable and vegetable-powder manufacturing process to ensure food safety
Using it as a base standard to secure trustworthiness with buyers in overseas-export deals
An adoption case as a step toward future FSSC 22000 certification is also envisioned
Related keywords
A food-safety management system
ISO9001
GFSI
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FAQ
Q1. What is the difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?
A. ISO 22000 is the international standard for a food-safety management system, while FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme that combines additional requirements with it and is GFSI-approved.
Q2. Is ISO 22000 an obligation for food businesses?
A. It's not an obligation. However, it's increasingly required in exports and trade with major partners.
