Food Safety Management Standard

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Certification

Improve Food Safety • Strengthen Compliance • Build Customer Trust

ISO 22000:2018 certification verifies that your organisation's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) effectively identifies hazards, controls risks, and ensures safe food production and distribution across the supply chain.

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What is ISO 22000:2018 Certification?

ISO 22000:2018 is the internationally recognised standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It integrates interactive communication, system management, and hazard control to ensure that food safety hazards are identified and managed at every stage of the food supply chain.

This standard helps organisations — from primary producers to food processors, manufacturers, and distributors — create safe food for consumers and meet regulatory requirements worldwide.

Why ISO 22000 Certification Matters

ISO 22000 certification delivers strong business benefits:

Strengthen food safety assurance
Meet national and international regulatory compliance
Reduce the risk of contamination and recalls
Improve supply chain trust and transparency
Enhance brand reputation and customer confidence
Access global markets and export opportunities

Who Should Get ISO 22000 Certified?

ISO 22000 is relevant for organisations involved in:

Food manufacturing and processing
Food packaging services
Food distribution and logistics
Catering and hospitality services
Retail food production
Agricultural and primary food producers
Fishery and dairy industries
Cold-chain and storage facilities

Key Requirements of ISO 22000:2018

Integrates HACCP principles with management system requirements:

Interactive Communication
System Management
Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
Hazard Analysis (HACCP)
Operational Control
Monitoring & Verification
Continual Improvement

ProCert ISO 22000 Implementation Approach

Our end-to-end ISO 22000 consultancy and certification support includes:

1
Gap Analysis & Food Safety Review

Determine your current compliance status and identify gaps against ISO 22000 requirements.

2
Documentation Development

Prepare food safety policy, procedures, HACCP plans, PRPs, and records.

3
Training & Awareness

Equip your team with food safety skills and FSMS responsibilities.

4
Implementation Support

Deploy FSMS processes and ensure operational effectiveness.

5
Internal Audit Preparation

Conduct internal audits to confirm compliance readiness.

6
Certification Audit Support

Support through external certification audits (Stage 1 & 2).

ISO 22000 Certification Process

1
Initial Consultation & Scope Definition
2
Gap Analysis & Food Safety Assessment
3
Documentation & Planning
4
Implementation of FSMS
5
Internal Audit & Review
6
External Certification Audit
7
Certificate Issuance

Benefits of ISO 22000 Certification

Improved food safety and hazard control
Enhanced regulatory compliance
Reduced risk of contamination and recalls
Greater stakeholder confidence
International market credibility
Stronger brand protection
Efficient food safety processes

Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 22000 is an international standard for Food Safety Management Systems that integrates hazard control with management system principles.

ISO 22000 is not mandatory, but is widely required for regulatory and market access, especially for exporters.

Yes — ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles as part of the standard's hazard control requirements.

Typically depends on organisational readiness, but often 3-6 months.

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