In the food business, regulators, customers, and international trade partners have high expectations of food businesses in Dubai. It is no longer a choice on whether food is safe at all times during production and whether or not hygiene is maintained. The ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai offers an established system of constructing robust food safety management systems. It assists restaurants, catering firms, food processors, traders, and suppliers to demonstrate that they are guided by high standards to deliver safe products.
Qdot is an ISO 22000 certification and professional consultancy in Dubai. It is our job to make it easy, make it less expensive and provide businesses with accredited certification authorities that provide valid ISO 22001 certificates.
Understanding ISO 22000 Standard
The ISO 22000 Standard is a Standard of international food safety management framework that is released by the International Organization of Standardization. It is a combination of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), prerequisite programs, and management system approach.
Organizations attaining ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai demonstrate the fact that they have adopted universally recognized food safety standards. It encompasses all the food chain consisting of farmers, food manufacturing firms, food packing firms, food storage, transportation, and shops.
Unlike local food approvals which are restricted to a single stage, ISO 22000 has end-to-end processes. This is the reason why, the ISO 22000 Standard Certificates are greatly accepted in the GCC, Europe, Asia and International exports markets.
Importance of ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai
Dubai is among the most competitive trade centers in food trade across the globe. The emirate imports and exports food to over 100 countries with the exports being sold to the regional markets. Hotels, food suppliers, restaurants, and supermarkets should comply with the strict demands of Dubai Municipality and European buyer’s expectations.
By the ISO certification of 22000 in Dubai, companies show that they comply with the food safety provisions. It helps the businesses to receive customer confidence and simplify the process of participating in tenders with airlines, catering companies, hospitals, and government contracts.
The advantages of ISO 22000 Certified Organizations in Dubai
- Greater adherence to the Dubai Municipality and ESMA/MOIAT specifications.
- Food products- International acceptance on export.
- Less risk of food contamination or recall.
- Enhanced confidence both with hotel chains, restaurants, and retail collaborators.
- Tender and contract competitive advantage.
- Costs reduction by regular observation and averting risks.
Following the Guidelines to the ISO 22000 Certification
The attainment of ISO 22000 is not a matter of documentations. It entails practice in food safety management. Processes need to be designed to detect hazards, track critical points, and implement corrective measures in the companies.
Qdot makes sure that your organization is ISO 22000 Certified with that of guidelines in a straightforward and understandable manner. The templates of documentation, training and implementation on the site are offered by our consultants. We assist in aligning the practices that are in place with the ISO 22000 Standard rather than generating useless work.
The cost of ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai.
The price of the ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai is based on a number of factors:
- Organization size and number of employees.
- Households e.g. factory, warehouses or outlets.
- Restaurant, catering, manufacturing, trading Type of food industry.
- Certification scope and complexity of operation.
Qdot offers the cheapest ISO 22000 Certification packages without the accredited approvals of the certification body. Little restaurants in Deira or Satwa can pay much less in comparison with large industrial caterers in Jebel Ali or Dubai Industrial City. Our quotations are provided within a gap analysis so we do not have any hidden charges.
Validity of ISO 22000 Certificate in Dubai.
A certificate of ISO 22000 in Dubai lasts three years on average. At this stage, the companies need to pass the annual surveillance audits to retain the certificate. Recertification audit is needed to renew the certificate at the expiry of three years.
Through this system, the ISO 22000 Certified companies are able to maintain the food safety standards. Qdot provides full cycle management of certification to clients, which is first time certification and annual auditing and recertification, and hence the compliance is to be maintained at all time.
Certification Implementation with Qdot
The most critical stage is the certification implementation. Qdot operates on an established small business and multinational company process in Dubai:
- Gap Analysis - Evaluating the current practice in relation to ISO 22000 Standard requirements.
- Documentation- How to make manuals, policies, HACCP plans, and records.
- Training - Education of the personnel on food safety awareness and critical control points.
- Implementation - Applicability into kitchens, warehouses or production units by use of controls.
- Internal Audit - Before certification, check of preparedness.
- Certification Audit - Cooperation with a certified certification organization.
This step-by-step approach reduces stress and ensures quick results.
Accredited Certification Body in Dubai
In order to be recognized, ISO 22000 Certificates should be granted by an accredited certification body. Bodies that are accepted in Dubai are those accepted by EIAC (Emirates International Accreditation Centre).
Qdot solely collaborates with certification bodies of EIAC in the certification of ISO 22000 in Dubai. This guarantees that your ISO 22000 Certificate is not caused to be rejected in other countries and it is also verified by the regulators and consumers.
Industries Applying ISO 22000 in Dubai
- Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah and Business Bay restaurants and hotels.
- Catering firms to airline, school, and hospital.
- In the Dubai Industrial City and Dubai Investments Park, there are food processing plants.
- Distribution centers and cold storage in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
- In Deira, Al Ras and Bur Dubai, there are traders and re-exporters.
- Food industry suppliers: packaging and bottling companies.
In case your company is offering its services to either local or international clients, ISO 22000 Standard Certificates enhance credibility.
Why Choose Qdot for ISO 22000 Certification in Dubai
- Local visibility of Dubai with experience in several industries.
- Low prices and customizable packages between small and large businesses.
- Gap analysis to certification audit End-to-end support.
- Staff training on English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu.
- Good relationships with certified certification agencies.
Jebel Ali to Al Quoz businesses prefer Qdot as we simplify ISO 22000 Certification making it uncomplicated and economical.
FAQ's
It is an international food safety management certification that ensures businesses follow global guidelines to deliver safe food products.
Restaurants, catering companies, food manufacturers, traders, warehouses, and packaging companies benefit from certification.
Costs vary depending on company size, industry, and number of sites. Qdot provides affordable quotations after a gap analysis.
It is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits required to maintain it.
Yes, certification applies to all sizes of businesses, from small outlets to large manufacturers.
Only EIAC accredited certification bodies issue valid ISO 22000 Certificates recognized by regulators and global clients.
Improved food safety, stronger customer trust, access to international markets, and compliance with local regulations.
Typically 2–3 months, depending on company readiness and scope.
Yes, it integrates easily with ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management systems.
You can reach Qdot through our Dubai office, website www.qdot.ae, or directly call on our toll-free number 800Qdot9.