ISO 22000 is an international standard that defines the requirements of a food safety management system covering all organizations in the food chain.
The standard combines generally recognized key elements to ensure food safety along the food chain, including:
· Interactive communication
· System management
· Control of food safety hazards through pre-requisite programme and HACCP plans
· Continual improvement and updating of the food safety management system
Who is it relevant to?
ISO 22000 is a truly international standard suitable for any business in the entire food chain, including inter-related organizations such as producers of equipment, packaging material, cleaning agents, additives and ingredients.