ISO 22000:2018 CertificationFood Safety Management System
ISO 22000 certification shows that the food you produce, handle or serve is safe, with a proven food safety management system.
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What is ISO 22000:2018?
ISO 22000 combines HACCP principles with management system requirements to control food safety hazards across the food chain, from primary production to manufacturing, storage, transport and food service.
Who is it for?
- Food manufacturers and processors
- Restaurants, hotels and catering
- Storage and distribution
- Packaging suppliers
Benefits of ISO 22000:2018
Safe food
Control hazards at every step of the food chain.
Consumer confidence
Show customers you take food safety seriously.
Market access
Meet retailer and export requirements.
Key Requirements (Clauses 4–10)
ISO 22000:2018 follows the common high‑level structure shared by ISO management system standards, making it easy to integrate with other standards.
Context of the organisation
Understand internal and external issues and interested parties.
Leadership
Top management commitment, policy and responsibilities.
Planning
Risks, opportunities and measurable objectives.
Support
Resources, competence, awareness and documented information.
Operation
Planning and control of the processes that deliver results.
Performance evaluation
Monitoring, internal audit and management review.
Improvement
Corrective action and continual improvement.
How to Get ISO 22000:2018 Certified
Application
Submit an application with details of your organisation, sites, scope and standard(s).
Quotation & agreement
We review the application, confirm audit duration and send a quotation and certification agreement.
Stage 1 audit
Review of your documentation and readiness for the Stage 2 audit.
Stage 2 audit
On‑site audit to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of your management system.
Certification decision
Independent review of audit results and, once any non‑conformities are closed, certificate issue.
Surveillance audits
Periodic audits to confirm your system continues to meet the standard while you are certified.
Recertification
A recertification audit before your certificate expires to renew your certification.
Training for Your Team
Awareness, internal auditor and lead auditor courses for ISO 22000 and other standards.
View ISO coursesFrequently Asked Questions
It depends on your organisation’s size, complexity and readiness. After reviewing your application we will give you a clear timeline.
Certificate validity depends on the type of certification and the scheme requirements. The validity period is confirmed in your certification agreement and shown on your certificate, and certification is maintained through surveillance audits.
Yes. It can be audited together with other ISO management system standards in an integrated audit.