ISO 22000:2018 – Food safety management systems
ISO 22000: 2018 is an international standard applicable to all organizations involved in any aspect of the food chain, that want to consistently achieve the set food safety objectives through the application of a controlled management system – both objectives arising from the internal needs of the organization and food safety objectives the realization of which is required by suppliers, users or applicable domestic and international laws.
The standard defines the requirements for a food safety management system where an organization in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards, to ensure that food is safe at the time of its consumption.
ISO 22000: 2018 integrates HACCP principles (Risk Analysis and Critical Control Points) and Codex Alimentarius recommendations, which is crucial for the effectiveness of the food safety management system, whereas the effective application of HACCP and the identification and assessment of hazards for which can reasonably be expected to occur in the food chain, creates a basis for the application of long-term sustainable safety measures.
By obtaining a certificate of compliance with the applicable requirements of the ISO 22001:2018 standard, a numerous of advantages are gained, some of which are:
• Increased trust of clients, community, employees and domestic and international partners.
• Possibility to participate in tenders and competitions in which a certified food safety management system is required.
• Distinct communication of the organization with the public that it is committed to food safety and that it undertakes efforts to minimize the non-compliance of the output elements of its processes and their effect.
• The internationally recognized certificate improves the brand, reputation and image of the organization.
• A distinct commitment to a systematic approach to food safety gives an advantage over business competitors who do not address these issues, which users of the organization’s services and products, and its partners, can easily find out.
• Process optimization and cost reduction through more efficient use of resources and reduction of unwanted risks.
• Establishing solutions to prevent potential incidents that could lead to sanctioning of the organization and timely and effective response in case of such occurrence.
• Building trust in the application and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the field of food safety.
• Increased export strength to markets that require an internationally recognized certificate.
