GET TO KNOW ABOUT THE BASICS OF ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION

For ensuring the quality and safety of products and efficiency of processes, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes certain standards the is agreed-upon by all the member nations of ISO. Currently a majority of nations, 164 in number, are members of this non-governmental organization. Some standards are generic in nature and can be applied in any kind of industries, whereas some standards are industry-specific. ISO 22000 is an industry-specific standard that caters to all those organizations that are a part of food supply chain. ISO 22000 Certification helps in establishing and implementing Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

The ISO standards are developed by technical committees that are formed by experts from various fields, such as industrial, technical or business sectors. The specifications of the standard are determined by them.

All these technical bodies send their proposals to the ISO national member body. These member bodies may choose to participate or remain observer in the process. ISO secretariat nominates a chairperson of the technical committee.

For all the entities involved in food business- producers, packers, distributers, retailers, restaurateurs, etc.- ISO 22000 standard helps in establishing a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) that facilitates risk assessment to the food safety, and enables the organization in designing appropriate action plan to tackle those risks. ISO 22000 incorporates the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), other pre-requisite programmes as well as some elements of ISO 9001 QMS.The standardization helps in integrating Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) with the management system and making use of the processes that are designed by the CAC or Codex Alimentarius Commission.

ISO 22000 can be sought after by organizations of any size, that in some way or the other, is a part of food supply chain. With the help of ISO 22000 certification, the organization can demonstrate its compliance to all the strict regulations that ensures if the food is safe for consumption. The standard provides for “continual improvement” that makes sure that the organization is well-prepared and updated to meet the changing requirements of the market.

Restaurants and food joints are increasingly demanding ISO 22000 Certification. The assurance of safety in food handling and production guarantees little or no risk of illness incurred from food consumption.

ISO 22000 is the most popular standard for implementation of FSMS. The effective operation and upgradation of the management system can be ensured through several provisions of the standard. It can easily be integrated with other standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and so on because of the common High-Level Structure of the standard.

ISO 22000 certification helps in building confidence among the organization’s stakeholders and clients in terms of a smoothness in the flow of business through standardized processes. It ensures the efficiency of business operations and increases the involvement of entire workforce for achieving the set targets.

If you want to learn more about the ISO Certification process, feel free to get in touch with SIS Certifications. We have a reputation for being one of the best in the world. Our vast pool of auditors is recognized for their expertise in comprehensively auditing the compliance of your management systems against the required standards and awarding you with the certifications at the end. The smoothness in the process, our integrity, and our commitment to deadlines make us stand apart from other certification bodies.

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