ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems
ISO/IEC 20000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems
ISO 22000:2018 is the requirement standard for implementing a Safety Management System using a process and risk-based approach to define Hazard, Analysis, and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The ISO 22000 standard sets out the requirements for any organisation in the food chain – from farm to fork. This includes producers of food products, processors and distributors, transportation and storage, and even packaging and cleaning products.
The objective is to conform to International and National Standards and ensure that all the additivities of the food chain are managed and controlled using Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
What is ISO 22000:2018?
What is the difference between FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000?
Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000:2018 scheme uses ISO 22000:2018 as a requirement for the development and implementation of a management system. The main difference between the two certifications is that the FSSC 22000:2018 scheme is recognised by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and ISO 22000:2018 is not a recognised standard..
The FSSC 22000 scheme contains additional requirements that are sector specific which include the understanding of the Pre-Requisite Program (PRP), and global procedures used to control the operating conditions in manufacturing faclities to ensure consistency, integrity, and management of the system. The Global Food Safety Initiative demonstrates that the scheme meets the highest standards globally leading to international food industry acceptance.
Below is a brief description of the PDCA cycle:
Plan – Determine and assess Food Safety risks, Food Safety opportunities and other risks and other opportunities, establish Food Safety objectives and processes necessary to deliver results in accordance with the organisation’s Food Safety policy.
Do – Implement the (Food Safety) controls and processes as planned.
Check – Monitor and measure activities and processes with regard to the Food Safety policy and Food Safety objectives, and report the results.
Act – Take actions to continually improve the Food Safety performance to achieve the intended outcomes.
Risk-based thinking enables an organisation to identify factors that could have a negative impact on the Food Safety Management System. An organisation is required to analyse and prioritise the risks, opportunities and food safety impacts based on what they think is acceptable and what is unacceptable to the organisations risk appetite. Preventive controls need to be in place to minimise any potential nonconformances and their recurrence.
Why does an Organisation need ISO 22000:2018?
Any organisation within the food chain can implement and be certified to ISO 22000:2018.
Businesses of any size can certify to this standard, including smaller ones with no dedicated quality resources.
An ISO 22000:2018 certification is intended for organisations seeking to establish a more focussed, coherent and integrated FSMS than is normally required by law. The ISO 22000:2018 standard requires meeting any applicable food safety related statutory and regulatory criteria into its food safety system.
The standard is applicable to organisations involved in the following:
- Food additives
- Food manufacturing
- Food ingredients
- Food production
- Selling (retail or wholesale)
- Transportation of food
- Packaging of food
- Production of food packaging materials.
- Serving prepared food (restaurants, grocery stores)
- Food equipment production
- Storage of final food products and ingredients used in the food chain.
- Cleaning chemicals used in food production facilities.
What are the Benefits of Implementing ISO 22000:2018?
Key potential benefits of using the standard include:
- Best practice: The ability to consistently provide food-related products and services that are safe and meet best practice standards.
- Management of risks: ISO 22000:2018 assists organisations to improve the management of risks in food safety processes. This will bring about a reduction in food safety incidents.
- Compliance with the HACCP principles: ISO 22000:2018 integrates the principles of HACCP by combining the HACCP plan with Pre-requisite Programs (PRPs). This promotes risk-based thinking within the organisation and supports HACCP compliance goals.
- Increased customer confidence and reduced customer complaints: The standard requires that all food safety hazards that may occur in the food chain, including hazards that may be associated with the type of process and facilities used, are identified and assessed. Therefore, it provides for continual improvement in products and processes
directly improving consumer / supplier /regulator confidence and relationships. - Streamline the internal processes: The ISO 22000 standard provides a platform for process and management control and improvement within the food safety system.
- Competitive advantage in the marketplace: The standard provides entities with a competitive advantage in the market and promotes international trade. In turn, this brings about improved overall performance and enhances credibility during any future food safety audit.
How do I implement ISO 22000:2018 in an organisation?
ISO Consulting & Implementation:
We have a range of professional consultants, engineers, and registered auditors to assist in implementing and maintaining your ISO management system. Our industry expertise includes services, telecommunication, manufacturing, construction, engineering services, fast-moving consumer goods, mining, power generation, state owned companies, and government-run organisations. Each of our consultants takes the time to truly understand the processes of your organisation, which will enable them to implement ISO requirements accordingly and effectively. Hiring a consultant and the time spent to implement your ISO management system will pay off in the long run.
WWISE has a 4-Phase Approach:
- Phase 1: Gap Analysis Audit and Information Gathering
- Phase 2: ISO Documentation, Risk Assessment, and Process Mapping
- Phase 3: Implementation and Training
- Phase 4: Certification
At WWISE we provide a fully inclusive solution that includes full turnkey, awareness training, classroom and online training, and mentorship. As a consulting firm, we do not provide certification services. However, we will guide you through the certification process and ensure that your business becomes certified.
Why Choose WWISE to Assist your Organisation:
Certification Process:
An organisation can get certified to a requirement standard. You can implement the standard and get certified by a third-party.
