What Is ISO 22000: Food Safety Management System?
Food safety concerns arise from hazards present at the time of consumption. Ensuring the management of food safety risks requires vigilant control at every stage of the food chain. The International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) established the widely accepted ISO 22000 standard to ensure food safety throughout the entire supply chain.
Multiple food safety standards, including ISO 22000, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Housekeeping Practices (GHP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), have been developed in response to the growing customer demand for safe food.
Compliance with ISO 22000 necessitates that all organisations, regardless of size, are involved in the food chain to ensure controlled food safety hazards and consistently safe food for human consumption. Food safety is, therefore, a shared duty primarily guaranteed by the collective efforts of all entities involved in the food chain. Even organisations producing equipment, cleansers, additives, ingredients, and packaging in food production are eligible for certification.
Talk to our ISO consultants for more information about the application of ISO 22000 in Malaysia. Find out the differences between FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 here.
What Does ISO 22000 Apply To?
On June 19, 2018, ISO 22000:2018 was issued to unify global standards for food safety management. The ISO 22000, "Food safety management systems - Requirements for every organisation in the food chain," applies the same High-Level Structure (HLS) widely known to other ISO standards in order to be compatible with the current instruments for food safety management, which include ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP. It also aims to expand its reach for greater diligence. Until June 29, 2021, organizations have a three-year transition time, after which ISO 22000:2005 would no longer be valid.
Benefits of Obtaining ISO 22000 Certification
in Malaysia
FSSC 22000 Version 5: Food Safety Management Systems Certification Scheme
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) acknowledges and benchmarks the food safety certificate program called FSSC 22000. A branch of the Consumer Goods Forum, the GFSI brings retailers, manufacturers, and food service providers to synchronise food safety standards and evaluate them against a set of fundamental principles. Numerous large retailers and manufacturers demand their suppliers to register with a GFSI-recognized scheme due to the complex global food supply chain challenges. However, the GFSI does not recognise ISO 22000.
FSSC 22000 was created by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification and is based on the widely accepted ISO 22000 standard for food safety management systems. It also includes industry-relevant Pre-Requisite Programs (PRP), such as ISO TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing and ISO TS 22002-2 for packaging manufacturing, as well as GFSI-defined additional requirements. For integrated processes that cooperate to reduce and control the risks to food safety, FSSC 22000 specifies the requirements.
The certification programme focuses mainly on the production industries of food, feed, and packaging as well as storage and distribution, catering, and retail/wholesale. The scope of version 5 of FSSC 22000 has been expanded to include more supply chain segments, in contrast to earlier editions of the standard, which solely pertained to food manufacturers.
Benefits Of FSSC 22000
- Delivers a compelling management system framework fully integrated with the organisation’s overall management system. FSSC 22000 version 5 is also entirely consistent with other standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (including the alignment with the ISO High-Level Structure).
- Provides a robust Hazard Analysis and Risk Management methodology based on HACCP principles and assists in improving food safety effectiveness and efficiency.
- Pre-requisite programs with technical specifications, such as ISO TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing, provide additional due diligence along the supply chain and allow for adapting to customers' needs.
Who Needs Certification of ISO 22000 in Malaysia?
ISO 22000 certification is essential for businesses involved in the food supply chain.
Food Manufacturers:
Companies producing food products in Malaysia must comply with ISO 22000 to ensure their products meet international safety standards.
Food Processors:
Processors of raw materials and ingredients benefit from ISO 22000 to maintain high food safety standards throughout their operations.
Food Retailers:
Retailers can enhance their credibility and ensure the safety of their offerings by adopting ISO 22000 Malaysia certification.
Food Service Providers:
Restaurants, caterers, and other food service businesses in Malaysia use ISO 22000 to improve their food safety practices and gain consumer trust.
Packaging Suppliers:
Those supplying packaging materials for food products need ISO 22000 to ensure their materials meet safety and quality standards.
Transport and Storage Companies:
Firms involved in the transportation and storage of food products use ISO 22000 to manage risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Steps To Certification
1Request for Quotation
Contact us to select a package that suits your needs for ISO 22000 in Malaysia.2Schedule a Consultation
Arrange a free initial consultation to discuss how ISO 22000 can benefit your organisation.3ISO Introduction Training
Receive customised training on ISO 22000 to understand and apply food safety management practices.4Document Preparation and Implementation
Prepare and implement necessary documentation to align with ISO 22000 standards.5Internal and External Audits
Ensure your Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is compliant with ISO 22000 through comprehensive audits.6Obtain Certification
Obtain your ISO 22000 certification and showcase your commitment to top-notch food safety management.
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