The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed ISO 22000:2005 as a way to systematically ensure safety and control in all links of the food chain. Organizations implementing ISO 22000, which includes the principles of the Codex HACCP system, can now cover the key requirements of the various global standards by using a single document.
A generic food safety management standard, ISO 22000 can be used by any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain. The scope of application for ISO 22000 / HACCP system covers the whole food chain from primary production till point of consumption and includes:
Primary procedures (Agriculture, Aquaculture, Horticulture, Dairy etc.)
Food processors and manufactures
Retailers, storage facilities and transporters.
Hospitality sector – Hotels, Restaurants, Catering institutes
The standard ensures food safety “from farm to fork” based on these generally recognized key elements:
Interactive communication: An innovative and essential factor for risk management. A structured informative flow in every direction, internally and externally. It guarantees effective control of hazards.
System management: The control of the interaction between the system’s elements guarantees efficiency and the effectiveness of the system.
Prerequisite programs: Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygiene Practices, Good Agricultural Practices, including e.g. equipment and buildings maintenance programs and procedures, and pest control programs, are the pillars on which a HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) system is based.
HACCP principles: The basic methodology to plan safe production processes which are appropriate for every individual company, without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Benefits of ISO 22000
The ISO 22000 Standard enables your organization to:
Build and operate a food safety management system within a well-defined and clear framework that is flexible to your business needs and expectations
Understand what the actual risks are for the consumers and for your company
Provide a tool for food safety performance improvement and the means to monitor and measure food safety performance effectively
Better meet food safety legal compliance and corporate requirements
provide an effective means for your company to communicate with stakeholders and other interested parties.
Demonstrate food safety commitment under corporate governance, corporate responsibility, and financial reporting requirements.
make decisions easy based on factual analysis and knowledge.
Ensure all requirements of consumers about food safety are met
Export easily because it is recognized on the international level.
Increase Job productivity and employee satisfaction.
Ensure employees become conscious about hygiene and food safety,
Decrease loss of products, returns and
Expand market access
Reduce cost of sales
Lower the risk of liability
It is trusted system which is confirmed by FAO / WHO.
Reinforce a responsible and well-managed reputation with customers, stakeholders, and communities
The ISO 22000 Standard enables your staff to:
Improve overall performance
Improve Work environment
Adjusting to rules are provided.
Product safety problems are prevented.
Notice potential hazards before occurring.
Develop efficiency controls systematically.
Provide tools to ensure health & safety is everyone's responsibility
Integrate safety into all aspects of your business
Improve performance through policies and procedures
Reduce work-related accidents and ill-health and the costs associated with them
Improve performance through heightened employee morale and adherence to policies and procedures
