What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 defines the requirements for a food safety management system, combining interactive communication, system management and HACCP principles to control food safety hazards along the food chain.
Benefits of Certification
- ✔Ensure safe food across the supply chain
- ✔Meet retailer and regulatory requirements
- ✔Reduce risk of recalls and contamination
- ✔Access international food markets
- ✔Integrate HACCP within a managed system
Scope
For all organisations in the food chain, from farming and manufacturing to catering, packaging, transport and retail.
Who it applies to
- ●Food & beverage manufacturing
- ●Processing & packaging
- ●Catering & hospitality
- ●Storage, transport & distribution
- ●Agriculture & primary production
- ●Retail & food service
What the scope covers
- ▸Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
- ▸Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
- ▸Allergen and contamination control
- ▸Traceability and product recall
- ▸Hygiene and sanitation
- ▸Verification and continual improvement
Key Requirements
- ▸Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
- ▸HACCP plan and hazard analysis
- ▸Interactive communication across the food chain
- ▸Traceability and recall procedures
- ▸Emergency preparedness
- ▸Verification and continual improvement
Certification Process
- 1
Application & Quotation
Submit your details and receive a tailored, fixed-price quotation based on scope, sites and headcount.
- 2
Gap Analysis (Optional)
An optional pre-audit review identifies gaps between your current practices and the standard.
- 3
Stage 1 Audit
Documentation review to confirm your management system is designed and ready for assessment.
- 4
Stage 2 Audit
On-site (or remote) assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of your system.
- 5
Certification Decision
An independent technical review leads to the certification decision and issue of your certificate.
- 6
Surveillance & Renewal
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certification over the three-year cycle before recertification.
Documents Required
- 📄Company registration / incorporation details
- 📄Organisation chart and list of sites
- 📄Scope statement of activities
- 📄Management system manual / documented information
- 📄Key policies and procedures relevant to the standard
- 📄Records demonstrating implementation (audits, reviews, training)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does ISO 22000 certification take?
Typical timelines range from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the size of your organisation, the number of sites and how mature your existing management system is.
How long is a ISO 22000 certificate valid?
Certificates are issued for a three-year cycle, subject to successful annual surveillance audits, after which recertification renews the cycle.
Can the audit be conducted remotely?
Yes. Where appropriate, UKCTL can conduct Stage 1 and parts of Stage 2 remotely, combined with on-site verification as required.
Is ISO 22000 certification accredited?
UKCTL issues accredited certificates recognised internationally, giving your customers and stakeholders confidence in the assessment.
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