Confidence across the food chain
Demonstrate a structured approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards.
ISO 22000:2018 · Food Safety Management Systems
ISO 22000
Certification
Build confidence in food safety. Strengthen your supply chain.
Independent food safety management system audits, practical communication and a clear route through certification for organizations across the food chain.
Food-chain organizations Independent certification audits USA & Australia Initial, surveillance & transfer
Why certification matters
Food safety your customers can have confidence in.
ISO 22000 provides a framework for a food safety management system (FSMS) that brings together hazard control, communication, prerequisite programmes and continual improvement.
Clearer supplier communication
Strengthen communication with suppliers, customers and other relevant parties.
HACCP and prerequisite programmes
Show how your organization integrates hazard control with operational foundations.
Independent assessment
Provide customers with evidence of an external management-system audit.
About the standard
What is ISO 22000 certification?
ISO 22000:2018 specifies requirements for a food safety management system for organizations directly or indirectly involved in the food chain. It integrates the principles of HACCP, prerequisite programmes (PRPs), communication and management-system practices.
Certification is an independent assessment of your FSMS against the standard. It does not replace food safety legislation or guarantee that food safety incidents cannot occur.
Core FSMS elements
- Food safety policy, objectives and leadership
- Hazard analysis, operational PRPs and critical control points
- Traceability, emergency preparedness and response
- Competence, communication and documented information
- Internal audits, management review and corrective action
A clear path forward
The ISO 22000 certification process
The audit programme is tailored to your food-chain category, activities, locations and complexity. Audit duration and eligibility are confirmed by the certification body.
Application & planning
Tell us about your sites, food-chain activities, personnel and existing FSMS.
Stage 1 audit
Review the system’s documented information and readiness for the full assessment.
Stage 2 audit
Assess implementation and effectiveness, with any nonconformities addressed as required.
Decision & surveillance
The certification body makes the decision and issues certificates; periodic audits maintain certification.
Already certified? Discuss a Transfer
Transfer your ISO 22000 certification
Looking for a different certification provider? We can discuss a transfer review of your existing certificate, accreditation, audit reports and any open findings. Transfer acceptance depends on the issuing certification body and applicable requirements.
Information to have ready
- Current ISO 22000 certificate and scope
- Latest audit and surveillance reports
- Details of open nonconformities, if any
- Sites, food-chain categories and activities
Certification relationships
Blue Wolf, ARS, SCK and accreditation
Blue Wolf coordinates certification services and audits in association with certification-body partners. The applicable certification body—not Blue Wolf—retains responsibility for certification decisions and certificate issuance. Confirm the partner’s current ISO 22000 accreditation scope and permitted accreditation-mark usage before publishing any specific claim.
BLUE WOLF ARS SCK
Blue Wolf coordinates certification services and audits in association with certification-body partners. The applicable certification body—not Blue Wolf—retains responsibility for certification decisions and certificate issuance. Confirm the partner’s current ISO 22000 accreditation scope and permitted accreditation-mark usage before publishing any specific claim.
Common questions
ISO 22000 certification FAQs
What is ISO 22000 certification?
ISO 22000:2018 is an international food safety management system standard for organizations across the food chain. Certification involves an independent assessment of the management system against the standard.
Who can be certified to ISO 22000?
Organizations involved in food production, processing, packaging, storage, transport, distribution and related food-chain services may seek certification, subject to the certification body’s approved scope.
Is ISO 22000 the same as HACCP?
No. HACCP principles are a central component of ISO 22000, alongside prerequisite programmes, communication, management-system requirements and continual improvement.
How long does certification take?
Timing depends on your organization’s readiness, food-chain category, number of sites, processes and the audit programme. We can discuss a realistic schedule when preparing a quote.
How much does ISO 22000 certification cost?
Pricing depends on the food-chain category, personnel, sites, HACCP studies, complexity and required audit time. Request a tailored quotation.
Can we transfer an existing certificate?
Potentially. Transfers require a review of your current certificate, its accreditation status, audit history and any open nonconformities. Acceptance is subject to the certification body’s requirements.
Does certification guarantee that food is safe?
No certification can guarantee the absence of food safety incidents. Certification demonstrates that the management system has been independently assessed against specified requirements.
What happens after initial certification?
A typical three-year certification cycle includes periodic surveillance audits and recertification before the certificate expires, subject to the certification body’s programme.
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