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ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System

ISO 22000 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO 22000 ensures the integrity of food safety throughout the food chain by eliminating weak links and minimizing food-related hazards. The purpose of the standard is to ensure food safety and security. It can be implemented independently or in combination with other management system standards such as ISO 9001.

The fundamental approach of ISO 22000 is the establishment of a preventive system within organizations that controls all processes throughout the food chain—together with influencing factors such as infrastructure, personnel, and equipment—to prevent consumers from being exposed to foodborne illnesses.

ISO 22000 is the first internationally published standard specifically titled “Food Safety Management System.” It has been comprehensively developed to incorporate systems such as BRC, IFS, EurepGAP, and HACCP. It is intended to replace the HACCP standard while providing international recognition and traceability similar to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

This system defines requirements applicable to all organizations within the food chain. It covers all food production processes “from farm to fork,” including catering and packaging organizations, and specifies the conditions that must be met by all entities involved in the food chain.

Benefits of ISO 22000

  • Gaining consumer confidence,

  • Preventing harm to consumers,

  • Achieving measurable improvements in product and service quality,

  • Establishing trust and a strong position within the supply chain,

  • Raising consumer awareness regarding the intended use of products,

  • Enhancing the marketability of products.