AGS CERTIFICATION - ISO 22000 - FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

What is ISO 22000 standard?

ISO 22000 is the International Food Safety Management Standard. It combines and supplements the core elements of ISO 9001 and HACCP to provide an effective framework for the development, implementation and continual improvement of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). ISO 22000 aligns with other management systems, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, to enable effective systems integration.

The design and implementation of an organisation’s ISMS is influenced by their needs and objectives, security requirements, the processes employed and the size and structure of the organisation.

Benefits of ISO 22000 Standard

Customer satisfaction – through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements including quality, safety and legality
Reduced operating costs – through continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies
Operational efficiencies – by integrating pre-requisite programs (PRP’s & OPRP’s), HACCP with the Plan-Do-Check-Act philosophies of ISO 9001 to increase the effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System
Improved stakeholder relationships – including staff, customers and suppliers
Legal compliance – by understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact the organization and its customers and testing compliance through internal audits and management reviews
Improved risk management – through greater consistency and traceability of product
Proven business credentials – through independent verification against recognized standard
Ability to win more business – particularly where procurement specifications require certification as a condition to supply