ISO 22000:2018 certification is developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the field of food safety. Implementing a food safety management system certification is considered a strategic and appropriate approach for organizations to improve overall food safety performance.

Benefits of applying ISO 22000:2018 Certification – Food Safety Management System

Although there is no mandatory requirement to apply it, the trend of choosing ISO 22000:2018 certification is becoming increasingly popular among enterprises due to the significant benefits that this standard brings to organizations.

• Satisfies the increasing demands of customers regarding quality and safety.
• When enterprises are part of the food supply chain and apply and achieve ISO 22000:2018 certification, they are recognized by customers as organizations with good management systems and food hygiene and safety assurance. This ensures the provision of safe and high-quality products to consumers.
• Helps enterprises increase export opportunities and penetrate global markets by achieving this standard.
• This is because the standard is widely accepted and holds high value worldwide.
• Organizations can easily control internal processes to improve production efficiency.
• ISO 22000:2018 certification helps enterprises improve food processing and production, thereby controlling hazards from farming and harvesting stages until food is consumed by end users, with the aim of ensuring food safety.

Applicable organizations for ISO 22000:2018 Certification – Food Safety Management System

Enterprises producing and processing food and beverages

Enterprises producing and processing food and beverages

Catering service establishments, restaurants, hotels

Functional food enterprises

Food transportation companies, logistics, storage and preservation service providers

Enterprises producing food packaging materials

Requirements to achieve ISO 22000:2018 Certification – Food Safety Management System

To be granted ISO 22000:2018 certification, enterprises operating in the food sector must meet basic requirements for a food safety management system.

These requirements serve as standardized criteria to evaluate and ensure food safety throughout the supply chain, from raw material input to the final product delivered to the market. Below are four main requirements to achieve ISO 22000:2018 certification on food safety.

Communication

Information throughout the food supply chain must be fully controlled to ensure that hazards are properly managed. Communication with customers and suppliers regarding identified hazards and control measures should be conducted to ensure transparency in meeting customer requirements.

System management

An effective food safety management system must be established, operated, and updated based on the management system structure and integrated into the organization’s overall management activities. This will bring maximum benefits to the organization and relevant interested parties.

Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

These programs are fundamental conditions and essential activities to maintain hygienic environments throughout the food supply chain. Such conditions and activities must be appropriate to production requirements and ensure the safety of final products delivered to consumers.

HACCP Principles

Ensuring compliance with HACCP principles helps enterprises control unsafe factors during food production processes.

Steps to implement ISO 22000:2018 Certification – Food Safety Management System

ISO 22000:2018 certification is built based on the principle of “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points – HACCP” combined with quality management system requirements according to ISO 9001 standards.

Specific steps include:

Step 1: Enterprises need to establish a food safety policy and set annual objectives.

Step 2: Enterprises need to establish a Food Safety Team and appoint individuals with food safety knowledge and experience. Based on this, prerequisite programs should be developed and hazards affecting food safety should be identified.

Preventive measures must be developed, and the food safety management system should be implemented and operated within the enterprise.

Step 3: Once policies, objectives, procedures, HACCP plans (hazard prevention plans related to food safety), and instructions have been established, enterprises must conduct periodic internal audits to monitor and ensure compliance with the established procedures/instructions. The results are then reported to top management to decide on necessary improvements and adjustments aimed at enhancing product or service quality (management review activities).

Why choose ISO 22000:2018 Certification Services – Food Safety Management System at ISSQ Quality Institute?

• ISO 22000:2018 certification – Food Safety Management System is suitable for different needs of enterprises and organizations.
• ISSQ Quality Institute has many years of experience in quality certification with a team of highly competent experts. In addition, an optimized working process ensures professional, effective services and saves time and effort for enterprises.
• The cost of ISO 22000:2018 certification – Food Safety Management System is calculated based on the scale and needs of the enterprise, ensuring reasonable pricing for customers.
• Customers will receive free support on issues related to product quality and have all inquiries answered when necessary.

The above is general information about ISO 22000:2018 certification. We hope this article helps you better understand this standard.

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Posted date: 03/11/2022