ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management

The purpose of ISO 22000:2018 is to empower you to develop a robust Food Safety Management System that leads to the continual improvement of all processes impacting the safety of final food products. Whether you are a farmer, producer, processor, importer, supplier, or food retailer, the certification and audit services provided by TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) enable you to ensure market access and demonstrate your commitment to a culture of food safety excellence.

Key Benefits of ISO 22000 are:

• Identify and control food safety hazards by promoting risk-based thinking across your entire organization.
• Prevent recalls and downtime by applying best practices in food safety.
• Address your specific needs by tailoring ISO 22000 to your operational requirements.
• Strengthen consumer trust through global recognition of the safety of your products, processes, and services.
• Implement a systematic approach to ensure legal compliance in food safety, adapted to your organization.
• Benefit from seamless integration with other ISO-based management systems.

The financial and reputational consequences of food safety failures can be costly. A comprehensive, preventive food safety management system is key.
ISO 22000 outlines the guidelines and requirements for designing a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) that enables food industry stakeholders to identify and control food safety hazards. Certification of your FSMS according to ISO 22000 by TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) demonstrates that your commitment to food safety goes beyond mere regulatory compliance.

Ensure industry standards and safe access to markets
ISO 22000 consolidates various national food safety standards into a unified, internationally recognized set of responsibilities and requirements. It also integrates elements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other leading preventive protocols.
The ISO 22000 FSMS is more rigorous than most regulatory frameworks.

ISO 22000 is applicable to all stakeholders across the food supply chain, as well as to companies operating in supporting activities, including:

• Food producers
• Animal feed producers
• Primary production
• Transportation and storage
• Wholesale and retail trade
• Manufacturers of packaging materials, cleaning agents, and additives
• Pest control operators

The ISO 22000 “Farm to Fork” approach encourages effective communication, consistent practices, and the building of trust among the various actors in the food industry—laying the foundation for more effective hazard control.