ISO 22000

What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is a food safety management system standard that can be used by any company that deals with food safety. From farm to fork, it can benefit the entire supply chain. The standard is internationally recognized, and many export companies rely on it to demonstrate independent audits and trustworthiness.

Businesses can demonstrate to their customers that they have successfully implemented food safety procedures by obtaining certification to ISO 22000.

In addition to ISO 22000, businesses need to comply with other legal requirements. Upon obtaining ISO 22000 certification as part of your own food safety management system, you can assure your customers that your company is also meeting its legal requirements.

In other words, if you are involved in the food production chain, whether as a transporter, distributor, food supplier, packhouse, food retailer, or bakery, ISO 22000 standards may affect you.

Benefits of ISO 22000

Achieving ISO 22000 compliance in your business has many benefits. Due to the fact that ISO standards are internationally recognized, your food safety will be internationally recognized. Organizations that operate worldwide can especially benefit from ISO certification. As a result, you need to meet only one standard, which is recognized in most countries.

Integrating ISO 22000 with other management systems for ISO standards is also a benefit of this management system. It would be extremely easy and straightforward for an integrated management system to meet different standards. ISO 9001 quality management standards, ISO 45001 health and safety management standards, ISO 27001 information security management standards, and ISO 14001 environmental management standards round out the list. They are all relevant to your business and are the easiest standards to integrate into one simple system.

ISO 22000 is not a legal requirement, so by ensuring your company complies with this standard, you show your customers what you value. This further increases food safety for your customers. The investment you are making and the resources you will be used purely for the benefit of your customers is to show them that you take food safety seriously. To ensure the safety of the food your customers consume is of paramount importance to your business.