ISO 22000 Food Safety

Overview of ISO 22000

ISO 22000:2018 is the International Food Safety standard for businesses within the food chain. The Standard reflects the core elements of ISO 9001 and HACCP and is important for businesses of any size that want to demonstrate they can effectively manage and control food safety hazards and follow best-practice when it comes to food safety.

This internationally recognized food safety standard can be used by all organizations in the food supply chain from farming to food services, processing, transportation and storage through packaging to retail.

The standard follows Annex SL, the High Level Structure used by all new and revised standard and is compatible with other management systems including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. This allows easy integration of multiple standards and reduces duplication of effort and cost.

QMS Global Services

Certification – We provide assessment and certification to ISO 22000 and HACCP

Gap Analysis – We offer gap analysis and preliminary assessments to prepare you for certification

Training – We will help you interpret the concepts and understand the impact on your organization

QMS Global provides remote and on-site introduction and internal audit training which will prepare you and your staff prior to and after the ISO 22000 or HACCP certification process

 

ISO 22000 Benefits

  • Requires meeting applicable food safety regulatory and legal criteria in food safety systems
  • Demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction by confirming the integrity of your supply chain and production operations
  • Closely follows the Codex steps, so development of the HACCP is now embedded within the standard
  • Allows your organization to sell your products through the domestic and global food chains more easily
  • Allows easy adoption and integration to your existing ISO management systems and provides greater efficiency in maintaining and auditing your system

ABOUT QMS
QMS Global is a leading provider of certification services worldwide, helping organizations manage risk and deliver the products and services they and their customers need for long-term growth and prosperity

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LOCATIONS
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
QMS Global has an effective Integrated Management System (IMS) approach for our clients, some of whom are juggling three or four ISO certifications

BENEFITS
Companies from the smallest to largest see the benefits from certification to ISO standards to meet market needs, satisfy customers or legislative requirements, price goods competitively and be profitable in order to be effective in business

TRANSFER CERTIFICATION
If you aren’t happy with the service from your current certification body we will work closely with you to transfer your certification, keeping in mind the hard work your team has done and the valuable experience you already have

ISO 9001   Quality Management
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

ISO 22000   Food Safety
The International Standard for businesses within the food chain, reflecting the core elements of 9001 and HACCP

ISO 27001   Information Security
Ensuring that companies have the controls to protect information assets, customer information and minimize cyber threats

ISO 14001   Environmental Management
Companies determine issues and practices to maintain high levels of Environmental Management performance

HACCP   Control of Food Safety
Defining the requirements for effective control of food safety worldwide

ISO 45001   Occupational Health & Safety
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to protect employees and visitors from workplace accidents and disease

ISO 13485   Medical Devices
The most recognized global assessment for the manufacture of medical devices and organizations that support it

ISO 22301   Business Continuity
Helps businesses prepare, respond to and recover from worst-case scenarios

ISO 50001   Energy Management
The International Standard to achieve energy efficiency in public and private sectors

ISO 28000   Supply Chain Security
Suitable for any organization, large or small, in any sector or part of the world where managing critical supply operations and keeping them secure is a prominent concern

MVO 8001   Corporate Responsibility
International Corporate Responsibility Standard for global responsible business that seamlessly integrates into existing 9001, 14001, 45001 and other management systems

ISO 20000   IT Service Management
Confirms that an organization is reliable, maintains a solid IT service infrastructure, excellent performance levels and processes are aligned with international best practice

MANUFACTURING
Manufactured goods tend to be built from different parts, assembled in stages and may be moved across borders before they reach the final consumer. Certification provides a foundation of trust between the manufacturer, supplier and the end user.

SERVICE INDUSTRY
The services sector is growing at a faster pace than manufacturing and make up the largest part of the world economy. The benefits of the ISO management systems are the same for small business as they are for multi-national companies.

FOOD & HOSPITALITY
Safe food production and distribution throughout the supply chain are serious concerns. Companies face increasing regulatory requirements as well as the need for traceability, transparency and customer safety.

SMALL BUSINESS
It is estimated that more than 90 % of the world’s businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Many of these companies have been severely impacted by financial and health crises and the expansion of certification helps small businesses compete on an equal footing.

SHIPPING, TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
As national and global trade expands, the potential for disruption of the supply chain increases. It is critically important to protect your goods and materials from the first point of shipping to the ultimate destination.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The risks to businesses of cyber threats are rising and it is critical that organizations control and protect their information and that of their customers. The concept of Managed IT services is increasingly important as businesses grow and enter new markets.

FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL
Organizations in the financial sector are moving toward more open customer networks, e-banking and mobile-banking services. They face stiffer legal and regulatory challenges and information security threats, such as phishing, malware or cyber-attacks.

GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Using standards is essential for international, national, state and local government organizations. QMS Global works with government and public services to improve their operations, provide social responsibility support and improve public a wide array of government programs.

COVID READY ASSESSMENT
QMS Global has developed a verification and certification program that businesses can utilize to display to their employees, stakeholders and customers that the organization has deployed the measures and protocols outlined by the US Department of Health & Human Services

COVID-19 POLICY
QMS Global has always been committed to health and safety. We established a Business Continuity Plan in 2018 to address significant risks in order to protect our staff and clients as well as the public in business parks and buildings which house our offices.

LINKS
Sources of information concerning sectors, industry and government research and collaboration

ARTICLES
Addressing topics that companies find relevant to their management systems

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On June 6, 2017 QMS Global received the GlobalCert™ trademark for “Testing, analysis and evaluation to determine conformity with certification standards.