ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

ISO 22000:2018 is an internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It specifies the requirements for organizations involved in the food supply chain to identify, control, and prevent food safety hazards, ensuring that food products are safe for consumption. The standard integrates the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) with a structured management system, enabling organizations to consistently produce safe and high-quality food.

Key Objectives

• Ensure food safety throughout the food supply chain
• Identify, assess, and control food safety hazards
• Comply with statutory, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Enhance consumer confidence and product quality
• Improve traceability and emergency preparedness
• Promote continual improvement of the food safety management system

Key Requirements

• Food Safety Policy and Objectives
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
• Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs)
• HACCP Plan and Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Traceability System
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
• Internal Audits
• Management Review
• Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement

Benefits of ISO 22000:2018

• Improved food safety and product quality
• Compliance with national and international food safety regulations
• Reduced risk of food contamination and product recalls
• Increased customer confidence and brand reputation
• Enhanced operational efficiency and process control
• Better traceability across the food supply chain
• Greater opportunities in domestic and international markets
• Recognition as a globally accepted food safety standard

Applicable Industries

ISO 22000:2018 is suitable for all organizations involved in the food supply chain, including:

• Grain Milling Industries
• Rice Mills
• Flour Mills
• Dairy Processing Units
• Bakery & Confectionery
• Beverage Manufacturers
• Edible Oil Processing Units
• Fruit & Vegetable Processing
• Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing
• Food Packaging Manufacturers
• Cold Storage & Warehousing
• Food Transport & Logistics
• Food Importers and Exporters
• Restaurants, Hotels & Catering Services

Our Consultancy Services

Lab Architects provides complete consultancy for ISO 22000:2018 certification, including:

• Gap Analysis
• Food Safety Risk Assessment
• FSMS Documentation Preparation
• HACCP Plan Development
• Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) Implementation
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development
• Employee Training and Awareness
• Internal Audits
• Management Review Support
• Certification Audit Coordination
• Post-Certification Compliance Support