ISO 22000: 2005 - "Food Safety Management Systems - Requirements for Any Organization Participating in the Food Chain".
ISO 22000 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization. Using the ISO 22000 standard, you will be able to control food safety. This international standard sets out the requirements for the Food Safety Management System, which includes:
1. Interactive communication,
2. System management,
3. Pre-preparation programs, and
4. HACCP principles.
The advantages of the ISO 22000 system:
Presents your obligations - ISO 22000 standard helps you control food safety hazards and make it publicly / openly.
Trust in Interested Interests - If you have trusted customers, then you will gain the same trust from both consumers and legislators.
Privileged and preferred supplier - ISO 22000 is recognized in the global food chain. Major food manufacturers especially recognize ISO 22000 international standard.
It saves time and resources - many organizations today need different standards of food safety. This means that there are often coincidences between the requirements of food safety standards. The ISO 22000 is a tool that harmonizes with the HACCP system base.
Who can use ISO 22000 standard?
ISO 22000 is the first international standard that can be used by all participants of the food chain, "from farm to table". Among them are companies that produce and service products, such as sorting and cleaning service providers, equipment manufacturers and transport companies.
The ISO 22000 can be used by small, medium or large organizations, even if it is a small bakery, packaging company staffed by 5 employees, or a multinational international food company or hypermarket.