ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for a food safety management system (fsms). Organisations implement its requirements, run internal audits and a management review, then pass a two-stage audit by an accredited certification body. The certificate is valid for three years with annual surveillance audits, and helps win tenders and buyer approvals focused on food safety.
What ISO 22000 requires
- Food safety policy and objectives
- Prerequisite programmes for hygiene
- HACCP-based hazard analysis
- Traceability and recall procedures
- Management system elements aligned with ISO structure
Who should get certified
- Food processors and packers
- Food exporters
- Catering and hospitality suppliers
Certification steps
- Gap analysis against the standard.
- Documentation and implementation.
- Internal audit and management review.
- Stage 1 audit of readiness.
- Stage 2 audit of implementation.
- Certificate and surveillance audits.
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Get expert help →Practical note
ISO 22000 includes HACCP principles within a full management system; exporters sometimes need GFSI-benchmarked schemes such as FSSC 22000.
Choosing a certification body
Choose a body accredited by an IAF member such as NABCB, since unaccredited certificates are often rejected in tenders.
Frequently asked questions
ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 builds on ISO 22000 with extra requirements and is GFSI-recognised, often demanded by large global buyers.
Does ISO 22000 replace FSSAI licensing?
No, FSSAI licensing remains mandatory.
How long does ISO 22000 certification take?
Smaller organisations often complete it in one to three months; complex or multi-site organisations take longer.
Can it be combined with other ISO standards?
Yes. Integrated management systems combining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and others share common structure and audits.
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