Regulations
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system, combining interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programmes and HACCP principles. FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-recognised scheme built on ISO 22000 plus sector-specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002 series) and additional requirements.
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Scope
- Context of the organisation, interested parties, scope of FSMS
- Leadership, food-safety policy and objectives
- PRPs (prerequisite programmes) per ISO/TS 22002-1 or -3
- HACCP-based hazard control plan
- Verification, internal audit, management review, continual improvement
Key requirements
- Documented FSMS covering scope, procedures and records
- PRP programme addressing infrastructure, cleaning, pest, personnel, allergens
- Hazard control plan with CCPs and OPRPs
- Traceability, product withdrawal and emergency preparedness
- Certification by an accredited body if scheme certification is required
Planning impact
- Facility design, layout and utilities must meet ISO/TS 22002-1 (processing) or -3 (farming)
- Change management procedure applies to CAPEX projects and equipment changes
- Supplier approval and incoming-material controls affect procurement
Common mistakes
- Certifying without a mature PRP programme in place first
- Treating ISO 22000 as pure paperwork rather than a live management system
- Not integrating supplier approval into procurement workflows
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FAQ
Is ISO 22000 required for export?
Not universally, but FSSC 22000 or an equivalent GFSI-recognised scheme is frequently required by retail and export buyers. Check the buyer's specification.