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ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC22000 - Food Safety Sanagement System

FSSC 22000 introduction

 

FSSC

ISO 22000 Food Safety

1. What is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) is a food safety management system certification scheme developed based on the international ISO 22000 standard. It integrates sector-specific Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs) and additional requirements set by the FSSC Foundation.

FSSC 22000 is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is one of the most reputable and widely accepted food safety certifications worldwide.

2. Structure of FSSC 22000
The FSSC 22000 system is composed of three key components:

  • ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System
  • Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs): Based on specific industry sectors:
    • ISO/TS 22002-1: For food manufacturing
    • ISO/TS 22002-4: For food packaging manufacturing
    • ISO/TS 22002-6: For animal feed production, etc.
  • Additional FSSC Requirements, including:
    • Management of outsourced services
    • Food fraud prevention
    • Food defense (protection against intentional contamination)
    • Control of labeling and allergen management, among others

3. Benefits of Implementing FSSC 22000

  • Builds greater trust with customers and partners across the food supply chain
  • GFSI-recognized certification enhances access to export markets, especially those with strict regulatory requirements
  • Enables effective control of food safety hazards and improves internal management performance
  • Easily integrated with other management systems like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 due to the shared High-Level Structure (HLS)

4. Who Should Apply FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 is designed for various organizations in the food supply chain, including:

  • Food processing and manufacturing companies (FSSC 22000 Food Manufacturing)
  • Food packaging manufacturers
  • Transportation, warehousing, and distribution providers
  • Animal feed production facilities
  • And other sectors involved in food safety management

Food Safety Journey

HACCP - Seven principles

haccp_02The HACCP Seven Principles


Principle 1: Conduct a hazard analysis. Plants determine the food safety hazards and identify the preventive measures the plant can apply to control these hazards. A food safety hazard is any biological, chemical, or physical property that may cause a food to be unsafe for human consumption.

HACCP 12-step process

Here's a 12-step process to implement a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program into your facility:

1. Assemble a HACCP Team

  • The team should be multi-disciplinary and made up of individuals who are from different areas and have different expertise within the organization. Personnel to include in the team may include the following people:

ISO 22000 - Overview

iso 22000

1. Introduction

As food safety becomes an increasing global concern, organizations and businesses within the food supply chain must implement a strict management system to ensure product quality and safety. ISO 22000 is the international standard that provides a comprehensive management framework for effectively controlling food safety hazards.

So what is ISO 22000? What are its benefits and structure? Let's explore the details in the article below.

2. What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that specifies the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The current version is ISO 22000:2018, which is designed to be applicable to any organization in the food supply chain — from farms and food processing factories to restaurants, supermarkets, and transportation services.

This standard integrates the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) with system management requirements similar to those in ISO 9001.

3. Versions of ISO 22000

  • ISO 22000:2005 – The first edition
  • ISO 22000:2018 – The current and latest version

4. Who Can Apply ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is applicable to all organizations involved in the food chain, including:

  • Farms and agricultural cooperatives
  • Food and beverage manufacturing or processing companies
  • Food packaging suppliers
  • Storage, transportation, and distribution units
  • Restaurants, hotels, and industrial kitchens
  • Retailers, supermarkets, and food stores
  • Cleaning service providers and suppliers of food additives or chemicals

5. Benefits of Implementing ISO 22000

Ensure Food Safety

ISO 22000 helps identify, control, and prevent biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food, ensuring that the final product is safe for consumers.

Enhance Customer Trust

ISO 22000 certification enhances brand reputation and makes it easier to enter both domestic and international markets—especially supply chains with strict food safety requirements.

Improve Management Efficiency

Implementing ISO 22000 helps standardize processes, reduce errors, boost operational efficiency, and minimize unnecessary costs.

Comply with Legal Requirements

The standard supports organizations in complying with national and international food safety regulations.

6. Structure of ISO 22000:2018

ISO 22000:2018 is built based on the High-Level Structure (HLS), aligning it with other ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. It includes 10 main clauses:

  1. Scope
  2. Normative references
  3. Terms and definitions
  4. Context of the organization
  5. Leadership
  6. Planning
  7. Support
  8. Operation (including HACCP and prerequisite programs - PRPs)
  9. Performance evaluation
  10. Improvement

7. What Is the Difference Between ISO 22000 and HACCP?

  • HACCP is a widely used hazard control system focusing on seven key principles to ensure product safety.
  • ISO 22000 incorporates all HACCP principles and expands upon them by adding system management elements such as leadership, risk planning, internal audits, and continual improvement — offering a more comprehensive food safety management approach.

ISO 22000:2005 is Food Safety Management system which has got similar structure to ISO 9001:2000 and based on the foundation of HACCP seven principles and general requirements of Quality Management system. When ISO 22000 is applied, ISO 9001:2000 is not needed any more.