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ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Consulting

ISO 22000:2018 · Food Safety Management Systems

For food manufacturers, processors, packaging companies, caterers and distributors that need certified food safety management. We assess gaps against ISO 22000:2018, build prerequisite programs and the HACCP plan, document the management system, run the internal audit and prepare you for certification.

Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

What is ISO 22000:2018?

ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system covering all organizations in the food chain, integrating HACCP principles with prerequisite programs for comprehensive food safety assurance.

Key Focus Areas

HACCP principles and plans

Prerequisite programs (PRPs)

Hazard analysis and critical control points

Traceability systems

Emergency preparedness

Management responsibility

Validation and verification

Continual improvement

What our engagement includes

ISO 22000 gap analysis

Prerequisite programs

Hazard analysis and HACCP plan

Food safety policy, objectives and procedures

Traceability, recall and emergency procedures

Internal audit and certification support

How the engagement works

Food Safety Assessment

Evaluate current food safety practices against ISO 22000.

HACCP Development

Develop HACCP plans and prerequisite programs.

System Implementation

Implement food safety management system across operations.

Internal Audit

Conduct internal audits for certification readiness.

Certification Support

Guide through ISO 22000 certification audits.

Timeline and cost factors

Typical timeline: 4–8 months for implementation and certification. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

Questions buyers ask

ISO 22000 includes HACCP principles within a full management system. It adds management commitment, communication and continual improvement.

FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme built on ISO 22000 plus additional requirements and is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative. Some retailers require it.

An accredited certification body issues it after audit. We prepare you for that audit.

They are basic hygiene and operational conditions, such as cleaning, pest control and maintenance, needed before hazard controls work.

Yes. You must be able to trace products and handle withdrawals or recalls. We help set up and test these procedures.

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