Understand the context
Define the food safety management system scope and food-chain context.
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ISO 22000 certification consultancy for practical implementation.
ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system for organisations directly or indirectly involved in the food chain.
01 / Understanding the framework
Start with the right context.
ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system for organisations directly or indirectly involved in the food chain.
The requirements and practical arrangements should be interpreted in relation to the organisation’s activities, scope, interested parties, applicable obligations and intended outcomes. The appropriate standard edition and any sector-specific requirements should be confirmed before implementation planning.
02 / Key considerations
Build a system that works in context.
The following areas commonly require attention. Their relevance and depth depend on the selected framework and the organisation’s scope.
Address relevant requirements
Establish prerequisite programmes appropriate to the organisation and its operations.
Build practical controls
Apply hazard analysis and determine control measures, including the applicable HACCP principles.
Evaluate and improve
Establish communication, traceability, monitoring, validation and verification arrangements.
03 / A considered journey
From review to readiness.
A proportionate plan should be agreed after understanding the organisation’s scope, current practices and intended outcomes. These stages are indicative, not a guaranteed timeline or outcome.
Define the scope
Understand activities, boundaries, interested parties and applicable requirements.
Review current practices
Identify existing controls, strengths, gaps and priorities relevant to the intended framework.
Plan and implement
Agree responsibilities and develop or improve processes and documented information where needed.
Evaluate effectiveness
Use appropriate monitoring, internal evaluation and management review to identify improvement needs.
Prepare for independent assessment
Address findings and understand the independent assessment or accreditation route where applicable.
04 / Scope and responsibilities
Understand the boundaries.
What this service does — and does not — mean.
Food safety management system consultancy does not replace regulatory licences, competent food safety oversight or independent certification.
Any engagement scope, delivery arrangements, consultant qualifications and applicable credentials must be confirmed before they are represented as part of a service offer.
05 / Frequently asked questions
ISO 22000, explained.
ISO 22000 is an international standard for food safety management systems applicable to organisations in the food chain.
Organisations directly or indirectly involved in the food chain can assess its applicability, including food producers, processors, storage, transport and related service providers.
No. ISO 22000 is a food safety management system standard that incorporates HACCP principles alongside management-system requirements and prerequisite programmes.
No. Organisations must continue to identify and comply with applicable food safety laws, regulations and other obligations.
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