About ISO 22000:2018
ISO 22000:2018 specifies requirements for a food safety management system that combines interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). It applies to all organizations in the food chain, regardless of size or complexity.
Innovative Quality Consultancy helps food processors, packers, caterers, storage and distribution companies and food-chain suppliers build an FSMS that controls hazards, meets customer and regulatory expectations and supports certification.
Key implementation areas
- Food safety policy, objectives, context and the food safety team.
- Prerequisite programmes: premises, hygiene, pest control, cleaning and sanitation, allergen management, waste, utilities and personnel practices.
- Hazard analysis: product descriptions, intended use, flow diagrams, hazard identification and assessment.
- Hazard control plan: critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs) with critical limits, monitoring, corrections and corrective actions.
- Traceability system, control of nonconforming products, withdrawal and recall procedures.
- Emergency preparedness, internal and external communication, verification, validation and updating of the FSMS.
- Internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
Suitable organizations
- Food and beverage processors, bakeries, dairies, spice, snack and ready-to-eat manufacturers.
- Packaging material manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, cold storage and logistics providers.
- Catering, hospitality and institutional food service operations.
Business benefits
- Systematic control of biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards.
- Confidence for customers, retailers and regulators in your food safety practices.
- Reduced risk of contamination, complaints, withdrawals and recalls.
- Clear traceability and documented evidence for audits and regulatory inspection.
- A structured basis for further schemes that build on ISO 22000 and HACCP.
How Innovative Quality Consultancy supports you
Innovative Quality Consultancy supports your organization through every stage of implementation:
- Gap analysis of current food safety practices against ISO 22000:2018.
- Development of PRPs, hazard analysis and the hazard control plan (CCPs and OPRPs).
- FSMS documentation: policies, procedures, monitoring records, traceability and recall procedures.
- Food safety awareness training, HACCP team training and internal auditor training.
- Internal audits, verification activities, management review and corrective action support.
- Certification readiness review and support during the certification body audit.
Certification to ISO 22000:2018 is assessed and issued by an independent certification body. Food business licensing and regulatory approvals remain the responsibility of the relevant food safety authorities.
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