ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System

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

ISO 22000:2018 is the internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It provides a structured framework for organizations in the food chain to identify, control, and reduce food safety hazards. InterGlobal Certification Services Pvt. Ltd. (IGC) offers independent and competent ISO 22000 certification services to support organizations in ensuring safe food production, handling, and distribution.

Implementing ISO 22000 helps organizations establish effective food safety controls, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance consumer confidence. Certification demonstrates your commitment to delivering safe food products and maintaining a robust food safety culture.

Key Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification

• Improved food safety performance and hazard control.
• Compliance with national and international food safety regulations.
• Enhanced consumer trust and brand reputation.
• Integration of HACCP principles with management system practices.
• Reduced risk of food contamination and recalls.
• Better communication across the food supply chain.
• Support for continual improvement and operational efficiency.

What ISO 22000:2018 Covers

ISO 22000:2018 follows the High-Level Structure (HLS) and includes key requirements such as:

• Context of the organization and food safety objectives.
• Leadership commitment and food safety policy.
• Hazard analysis and risk-based thinking.
• Prerequisite programs (PRPs) and operational PRPs.
• HACCP planning and control measures.
• Traceability, emergency preparedness, and response.
• Monitoring, verification, and performance evaluation.
• Internal audits, management review, and continual improvement.

These requirements help organizations build a comprehensive food safety management framework that ensures safe food handling from farm to fork.

IGC’s ISO 22000 Certification Approach

InterGlobal Certification Services follows a transparent, impartial, and competency-based certification process in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021‑1. Our auditors possess strong expertise in food safety, HACCP, and regulatory compliance across the food supply chain.

• Independent and impartial assessment of your FSMS.
• Auditors with sector-specific food safety experience.
• Clear and structured audit planning and communication.
• Certification decisions made by qualified personnel independent of the audit team.
• Ongoing surveillance audits to ensure continual compliance and improvement.

ISO 22000:2018 certification from IGC demonstrates your organization’s commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.