ISO 22000-Food Safety Management Systems
ISO 22000 is the first international standard for the management of food safety and provides for the identification, assessment and management of all possible contamination risks in the food chain, including hazards that may be associated with the type of process and the state of facilities. It is fully compliant with the Codex Alimentarius HACCP principles and compatible with other Management Standards (eg ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
In which Companies does it apply?
The requirements of ISO 22000 can be applied by all companies directly or indirectly involved in the food chain:
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In the primary sector (animal husbandry, production of plant products)
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In the secondary sector (processing for food and feed production)
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To organizations / companies active in warehousing, distribution, wholesale and retail
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To organizations / companies that provide support services (suppliers of packaging materials, equipment, cleaning products, additives, disinfestations - rodenticides, etc.)
Benefits from the installation, implementation and certification of an ISO 22000 management system:
The implementation and certification of the Food Safety Management System of a company based on the ISO 22000 standard helps indicatively:
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Creating a climate of trust with all stakeholders on the identification and effective control of food safety risks
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Enabling the company to document compliance with mutually agreed food safety customer requirements to enhance their satisfaction
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In the continuous monitoring and compliance with the relevant legislation
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Reducing the chances of product recall and the following legal consequences
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In the extroversion and development of companies as it is in many cases a prerequisite for the export of products, participation in relevant procurement tenders and cooperation with other companies