This International Standard specifies requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to enable an organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards, ensuring that food is safe at the time of human consumption.
This standard is applicable to all organizations, regardless of size, that are involved in any aspect of the food chain and wish to implement systems that consistently provide safe products throughout the supply chain matrix.
Any requirement of this International Standard can be fulfilled through the utilization of internal and/or external resources.
What is an ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System?
The primary responsibility of all organizations operating within the food industry is to establish hygienic practices and maintain supply chain continuity across all operational phases, ensuring comprehensive food safety at the point of dispatch.
The ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standard was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to define the essential framework criteria for a food safety management system applicable across the entire food chain. This standard delineates the specific operational responsibilities required to control food safety hazards and guarantee complete food safety compliance.