KNOW THE BASICS OF ISO 22000 CERTIFICATION

know the basics of ISO 22000 Certification

ISO 22000 Certification is awarded to the systems and processes that have implemented the Food safety management system according to ISO 22000 standard. It provides a framework for establishing a food safety management system that incorporates the elements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) as well as that of ISO 9001 Certification. It enlists the general requirements of food safety which is acceptable internationally. This standard can be applied to all the organizations along the food supply chain starting from farm up until the fork.

For whom ISO 22000 Certification is beneficial? 

ISO 22000 Certification is beneficial for any organization that is involved in the manufacturer or handling of food. It can be sought by growers, packagers, transporters, processors, retailers, bottlers, and restaurant owners.

ISO 22000 Certification integrates with an existing HACCP program

If you have a functioning GMP and HACCP in place, you will be able to meet the requirements of ISO 22000 Certification ,especially clause 7. This clause also needs the elements of ISO 9001 for quality management, which includes:

1. A plan for effective communication

2. A management review process

3. Measures for continual improvement

4. A process for controlling Documentation and records

ISO 22000 Certification Quality Management System elements:

1. Maintaining effective communication along the food chain by channelizing a two-way flow of information by all those who influence or are affected by your FSMS. This includes suppliers, contractors, consumers, customers, workforce as well as statutory and regulatory authorities.

2. It also requires the participation of top management in documented regular reviews of FSMS in order to ensure its effectiveness as well as continual improvement.

Key Elements of ISO 22000 Certification

 

1. Key involvement of top managers: 

ISO 22000 Certification in Morocco requires the involvement of top management in framing the policies for your FSMS.

2. Effective Communication: .

An effective communication throughout the entire channel that involves both upstream and downstream flow of information is extremely important. The communication within the organization is also necessary for avoiding misunderstandings and minimizing risks.

3. The HACCP Principles: 

ISO 22000 Standard merges the requirements of the previous HACCP for ensuring safer food. An action plan should involve a strong strategy through hazard analysis.

4. Management system: 

By incorporating the key elements of ISO 9001, ISO 22000 Certification ensures a structures management system. The common High-level Structure of the standard enables integration with other management systems like ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Certification.

It must be noted that the International Organization for Standardization does not certify, it just publishes the ISO standards. An external body performs the certification. SIS Certifications is one such body which has a reputation for being one of the best in the world. Our vast pool of auditors is recognized for their expertise in comprehensively auditing the compliance of your management systems against the required standards and awarding you with the certifications at the end. The smoothness in the process, our integrity, and our commitment to deadlines make us stand apart from other certification bodies. 

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