ISO 22000 Certification is awarded to the systems and processes that have implemented the Food safety management system according to ISO 22000 standard. It provides a framework for establishing a food safety management system that incorporates the elements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) as well as that of ISO 9001 Certification. It enlists the general requirements of food safety which is acceptable internationally. This standard can be applied to all the organizations along the food supply chain starting from farm up until the fork.
For whom ISO 22000 Certification is beneficial?
ISO 22000 Certification is beneficial for any organization that is involved in the manufacturer or handling of food. It can be sought by growers, packagers, transporters, processors, retailers, bottlers, and restaurant owners.
ISO 22000 Certification integrates with an existing HACCP program
If you have a functioning GMP and HACCP in place, you will be able to meet the requirements of ISO 22000 Certification ,especially clause 7. This clause also needs the elements of ISO 9001 for quality management, which includes:
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A plan for effective communication
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A management review process
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Measures for continual improvement
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A process for controlling Documentation and records
