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ISO 22000: Food Safety Management
ISO 22000 will ensure you stay ahead in today’s world. Consumers are increasingly concerned and aware of where their food comes from. They take an active interest in ensuring they are buying on an informed decision. Tailored and efficient management of your processes will prevent food safety failures and associated costs, whilst increasing legal compliance.
The public, private sector and governments internationally are increasing regarding ISO 22000 as a guarantee of food safety, quality, and security.
ISO 22000 connects you to a growing network of international suppliers in developed and developing economies. ISO 22000 applies if you are in the food production industry, processing, distribution, or storage.
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What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 was specially created to ensure the safe operation of those within the food industry. It provides a framework for measuring and assessing food safety risks and performance, including all aspects of the supply chain. ISO 22000 validates your ability to comply with hygiene standards, HACCP food safety procedures and confirms you have a robust food safety management system in place.
While GMP provides guidelines for ensuring food’s safe and hygienic production, ISO 22000 takes a more comprehensive approach to food safety management by addressing the entire food supply chain from raw material procurement to final product delivery.
The standard requires companies to implement a systematic approach to food safety management, which includes the identification of potential hazards, implementing control measures, and monitoring the effectiveness of these measures.
Companies that provide ISO consultancy services can help food companies implement ISO 22000 and GMP. ISO consultants can also provide training and support to help companies maintain compliance with ISO 22000 and GMP.
Implementing GMP is an essential step towards ensuring the safety and quality of food products. GMP provide guidelines and procedures for all aspects of food production, including food products’ production, processing, packaging, and storage. ISO 22000 provides a framework for implementing GMP in the food industry.
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The Benefits of ISO 22000
1. Proactive Hazard Identification
4. Systematic Documentation Practices
2. Simplified HACCP Application
5. Enhanced Traceability and Efficiency
3. Participation in Global Supply Chains
6. Global Compliance Assurance
Steps to getting
ISO 22000 certified
Woking towards ISO 22000 certification with IMSM is a trouble-free, step-by-step approach.
1. Initial consultation
We help you outline your goals, focusing on what your business wants to achieve and how it defines success, particularly in relation to your client’s requirements. You and your ISO consultants will agree on reasonable outcomes and delivery dates.
2. System Documentation
Our client portal IMSMLoop offers a comprehensive insight into the progress of your ISO implementation, along with copies of the relevant audit reports, certifications, and any necessary corrective actions. The portal serves as a central hub for tracking your ISO journey.
3. ISO 22000 Framework Adoption
Ensuring the framework is embedded throughout your organisation, we can also develop and deliver tailored training for staff to ensure that the understanding and implementation of ISO 22000 is watertight. Creating consistency across your organisation.
4. Submission to External Auditor
Your organisation applies to the third-party certifying body that you have selected to conduct your audit. This audit objectively determines whether your business conforms to ISO 22000, and the relevant accompanying documentation is accessible through our client portal, IMSMLoop.
Why choose IMSM?
Simple: We make it simple. Since 1994, we've helped businesses achieve ISO certification, with over 150 experts worldwide and 15,000+ clients trusting us to implement their ISOs. We've proven to be experts at handling the logistical heavy lifting, saving your company valuable time.
With a transparent fixed fee, flexible approach, and real-time access to updates, documentation, and an array of other features through IMSMLoop, we collaborate with your organisation to make any ISO implementation as straightforward and beneficial as possible.
- World-class gap analysis
- Experienced ISO consultants
- Regular updates
- Flexible terms and contract
- Fixed fee
- Full implementation

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How can ISO Specialists help your business?
Getting started with ISO certification might seem daunting; this is often the reason why businesses enlist the help of an ISO consultant. For 30 years, we've supported and guided organisations like yours through certification. Our experienced consultants take the lead on auditing your business, helping you use the results to enhance your quality management system. If necessary, there is also plenty of room for training.
ISO 22000: Frequently Asked Questions
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