What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 combines management system principles, interactive communication, prerequisite programmes and HACCP principles to manage food safety hazards.
Who needs this certification?
Food and beverage manufacturers
Catering and central kitchens
Food logistics providers
Food-chain suppliers
What can it add to the organization?
- Structure food safety hazard management
- Increase customer and supply-chain confidence
- Improve traceability and incident response
- Connect PRPs and HACCP within a management system
From application to certification decision
Information and records reviewed by the audit team
Details vary by organization scope, sector and sites, and commonly include:
- Product and process descriptions and flow diagrams
- Hazard analysis and control plan
- PRPs and traceability arrangements
- Recall, internal audit and management review
INSPECT is an assessment and certification body. It does not design, implement or maintain the management system it will assess. Any accreditation claim remains tied to the latest official approved scope.
Frequently asked questions about ISO 22000
HACCP is a core hazard-control methodology; ISO 22000 embeds it within a broader management system covering leadership, communication, evaluation and improvement.
Suitability depends on activity, scope and market needs. Category and scope are reviewed before quotation.
Organization size, sites, food-chain category, processes, complexity and applicable programme rules.