WHAT IS ISO 22000:2018 CERTIFICATION (FSMS)?
ISO 22000 Certification is an international Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) standard. The International Organization brought it forward for Standardization (ISO) in September 2005. This standard is like a global food safety management system governing the entire food supply chain, stretching from growers and producers to processors, packaging, transport, and point of sale.
It also considers non-food products and services suppliers, such as cleaning and equipment manufacturers. It is open to organizations of any size. The most recent version of the standard is ISO 22000:2018, and it substitutes ISO 22000:2005.
The 2018 version includes modifications to be compatible with other ISO management system standards. As ISO 9001:2015 and other ISO standards have the same clause structure, we are very comfortable integrating ISO 22000 with other ISO Standards.
WHY ISO 22000:2018 IS NEEDED?
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System gives a process-based, systematic approach to implementing HACCP and the quality management system requirements as per ISO 9001:2015. It helps the business learn and manage risks that cause health hazards.
ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION AFFECTS YOUR BUSINESS
ISO 22000 lays down a food safety management system. It includes interactive communication, a management system, and mandatory programs.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
ISO 22000:2018 certification is recognized everywhere in the global food chain. Certification is a way to become a supplier of choice. Getting it publicizes your commitment to food safety.
It is aligned with other ISO management system standards, making it reasonably easy to integrate your food safety management with quality, environmental, or health and safety-creating management systems.
When we combine sector-specific prerequisite programs like ISO/TS 22001-1/ISO 22002-1 with PAS 223, we demonstrate compliance with FSSC 22000, which is a Global Food Safety Initiative standard and a prevalent standard for food safety in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
REQUIREMENTS OF ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION?
ISO 22000:2018 is a Quality Management System for companies in the food supply chain. It is pertinent to any organization linked with the food chain, regardless of size or position in the food production and supply stream.
WHY ISO 22000:2018 IS NEEDED?
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System gives us a process-based systematic approach to implement HACCP and the quality management system requirements per ISO 9001:2015. It helps the business to learn and manage risks that cause health hazards.
Compliance with food safety and hygiene is a mandatory requirement in the food supply chain business. State municipalities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras al Khaima encourage food companies to go for food safety system implementation in their organizations.
In summary, ISO 22000 certification in UAE is required for below-mentioned reasons/benefits,
- It ensures food safety.
- It helps organizations to standardize themselves globally.
- Complying with regulatory requirements in the UAE is required. In Dubai, food companies must follow either ISO 22000 or HACCP; similar requirements are also in other states.
- It enhances consumer confidence.
- It ensures that we have a food safety risk assessment and that necessary countermeasures are taken.
- It helps to improve our food safety system continually.
- Having ISO 22000 certification gives additional market competitiveness and provides brand recognition.
- Getting ISO 22000 integrated with other ISO Standards is easy instead of HACCP.
KNOW THE ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION PROCESS (FSMS)
Once you make up your FSMS, it becomes essential for you to run it for a bit and document that process before you decide to have an ISO certification body for third party external audit. To get the quotation, you need to fill out the application form certification body and submit it to the certification body so that, based on that information, they can submit the quotation.
Typically application form consists of information about the company, address, locations, contact details, no of staff, activity of work, existing management systems (if any) and number of HACCP studies by the organization. Dinosaurs were extinct before the ISO standards, but one must keep evolving! It is like the theory of evolution. So, fill out those forms and get your certification soon!
HOW TO GET ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION (FSMS)
Qdot food safety consultants of top-tier professional calibre will guide the entire certification process from the initial steps till the certification is completed.
Our team of highly skilled ISO consultants in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and KSA well specialize in distinct ISO standards. We maintain the top-most quality standards in all our business operations, client relations, and project delivery, hovering over the food safety standards set by the intergalactic council.
FAQ's
How does ISO 22000 differ from other food safety standards?
Combining precondition programs (PRPs) and HACCP principles into a logical management system makes ISO 22000 unique. This makes it applicable and comprehensive for every organization involved in the global food supply chain.
How long does it take to get ISO 22000 certified?
The organization's size, complexity, and present food safety procedures all affect how long it takes to obtain ISO 22000 Certification. Including the time needed for the FSMS to be implemented and the certification audit, it usually takes several months to a year.
Can small businesses obtain ISO 22000 Certification?
You can get ISO 22000 Certified for your small business, yes. Since it is adaptable, each organization in the food chain can have it customized to match its specific needs, regardless of its size.
How often is ISO 22000 Certification renewed?
Usually, the ISO 22000 Certification needs to be renewed every three years. Regular surveillance audits are required of organizations, typically once a year, to guarantee continued compliance and improvement of their food safety management system.