Standard

ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management

Farm-to-fork food safety, harmonising HACCP within an ISO management-system framework.

Benefits
  • Reduced foodborne risk
  • Global market access
  • Regulator confidence
  • Supply-chain integrity
  • Consumer trust
Requirements
  • PRPs & HACCP plan
  • Traceability & recall
  • Product design & realisation
  • Verification activities
  • Management review
  • Continual improvement
Certification process
  • 01Application & scope
  • 02Auto eligibility & mandays
  • 03Documented information review
  • 04Stage 1 readiness audit
  • 05Corrective actions
  • 06Stage 2 audit
  • 07Independent decision
  • 08Certificate issued
  • 09Annual surveillance
  • 10Recertification (Year 3)
Frequently asked questions
  • How long does certification take?
    Typically 6–12 weeks depending on scope, sites and readiness.
  • Is the certificate globally recognised?
    Yes — under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement.
  • Can we transfer an existing certificate?
    Yes — see /certification/transfer-certification.
  • Do you provide the standard document?
    No — IREA does not distribute ISO standards; buy from ISO/national body.