Introduction:

ISO 22000:2018 is an international standard that provides a framework for organizations to manage and improve their food safety performance. As an accredited certification body by EGAC, iCAA can help organizations achieve certification to ISO 22000:2018.

Benefits:

The benefits of ISO 22000:2018 certification include improved food safety performance, increased efficiency, reduced risks and costs, and enhanced reputation and credibility.

Certification Process:

The certification process involves several steps, including an application, a documentation review, an on-site audit, and issuance of the certificate. The audit process includes a review of the organization’s food safety management system, as well as an assessment of its food safety performance.

Maintaining certification requires ongoing compliance with the standard and periodic surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance.

Key requirements of ISO 22000:2018 include a commitment to food safety management, identification of hazards and risks, establishment of objectives and targets, implementation of operational controls, and monitoring and measurement of food safety performance. The standard also emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration throughout the food supply chain.

iCAA. Accredited Scopes from EGAC:

• FSMS – ISO 22000 (in accordance with ISO 22003-1:2022)
  • Category BI – Farming – Handling of plants (other than grains and pulses)
  • Category BII – Farming – Handling of grains and pulses
  • Category BIII – Pre-process handling of plant products
  • Category CI – Processing of perishable animal products
    
  • Category CII – Processing of perishable plant-based products.
  • Category CIII – Processing of perishable animal and plant – Products (mixed products)
  • Category CIV – Processing of ambient stable products