Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
End-to-end farm-to-fork hygiene, allergen management, and food safety validation.
Standard Scope & Purpose
ISO 22000:2018 integrates Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles with ISO management system best practices to guarantee food chain integrity across primary production, processing, packaging, and retail.
Strategic Commercial & Operational Benefits
High-Level Structure & Core Clauses
Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
Sanitation, pest control, personal hygiene, and cross-contamination prevention.
Hazard Control Plan (HACCP)
Identification of Critical Control Points (CCPs) and critical limits.
Frequently Asked Questions (Technical Secretariat)
Q:What is the relationship between HACCP and ISO 22000?
HACCP focuses on the scientific identification of physical, chemical, and biological hazards, while ISO 22000 embeds HACCP within an overarching enterprise management system.
Certification Scheme Profile
3-Year Cycle including unannounced surveillance audit options
Annual Surveillance Audits
- Food & Beverage Processing Facilities
- Cold Chain Logistics, Flash Freezing & Chilled Warehousing
- Catering Services, Hospitality & Central Kitchens
- Food Packaging, Containers & Chemical Additives
Compliant with IAF MD5 Manday Assessment
Included Accreditation Deliverables:
- Accredited FSMS Certificate
- HACCP Audit Verification Protocol
- Laboratory Swab Cross-Verification