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title: "ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety"
description: "ISO 22000:2018 consulting and implementation: food safety management system with HACCP, prerequisite programs and certification readiness."
url: https://summaq.com/en/standards/iso-22000
language: en
---

# ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety

ISO 22000:2018 sets the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) for any organization in the food chain: from primary producers and manufacturers to transport, storage, distribution and food service.

## What is ISO 22000:2018?

The standard combines the common ISO management system structure with **HACCP** (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles and prerequisite programs, to control the hazards that could make a food unsafe at the point of consumption.

It applies the PDCA cycle at two levels: that of the management system as a whole and that of operational food safety processes. Communication along the food chain is a core requirement.

## Benefits of certification

- Lower risk of contamination, product recalls and brand damage.
- Compliance with customer, retailer and export market requirements.
- Systematic hazard control with clear responsibilities and records.
- A foundation for GFSI-recognized schemes such as FSSC 22000, which build on ISO 22000.

## Who it applies to

Food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, ingredients, storage and logistics, and food service. Also manufacturers of packaging that comes into contact with food.

## How we support you

**Diagnosis** — We assess your practices, facilities and controls against the standard and your legal requirements.

**HACCP plan and prerequisites** — Together with your team we develop the hazard analysis, CCPs and prerequisite programs.

**Verification and certification** — We train your food safety team, audit internally and prepare you for the certification body.

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