ISO 22000 – FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 22000 specifies the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS), which allows organizations involved in the food chain to manage and enhance food safety. It follows the same structure as the ISO 22000 standard.
ISO 22000 help organizations identify and control food safety hazards, at the same time as working together with other ISO management standards, such as ISO 9001. Applicable to all types of producer, ISO 22000 provides a layer of reassurance within the global food supply chain, helping products cross borders and bringing people food that they can trust.
The food safety management system encompasses the entire food chain process, from raw materials in the field, through the processing and production processes, to packaging, storage, distribution, and until the product is ready to be consumed.
Almost all organizations involved in the food industry, regardless of size, are mandated to implement a food safety management system. With ISO 22000, food production organizations will have a structured framework to create a robust food safety management system within their operations
The purpose of implementing the ISO 22000 Standard is to demonstrate to clients that an organization has established a food safety management system, thus providing clients with confidence in the product. With increasing consumer demand for safe food, it is crucial for food processors to ensure that materials obtained from their suppliers are also protected.
A well-structured and organized framework can enhance the performance of the food safety system, allowing for the identification and minimization of food safety risks throughout the supply chain. This standard allows for the integration of food safety management systems with other management systems such as risk management and quality management, thereby creating a safer environment for the production and distribution of food products.
