Definition: International standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). Integrates HACCP principles with prerequisite programs and management system elements for comprehensive food safety.
Why It Matters: ISO 22000 provides internationally recognized food safety credentials. Essential for cold chain operators serving food manufacturers, retailers, or export markets requiring third-party food safety certification.
Key Elements:
– Interactive communication throughout food chain
– System management aligned with ISO 9001
– Prerequisite programs (PRPs)
– HACCP principles (hazard analysis, CCPs)
Cold Chain Application:
– Temperature as a Critical Control Point (CCP)
– Monitoring and recording requirements
– Corrective actions for temperature excursions
– Traceability throughout cold chain
GFSI Recognition: ISO 22000 alone is not GFSI-benchmarked; FSSC 22000 (ISO 22000 + additional requirements) is GFSI-recognized.
Related Terms: HACCP, FSSC 22000, Food Safety Management, GFSI