ISO 22000 family - Food safety management

The ISO 22000 family of International Standards addresses food safety management.

The consequences of unsafe food can be serious and ISO’s food safety management standards help organizations identify and control food safety hazards. As many of today's food products repeatedly cross national boundaries, International Standards are needed to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.

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ISO 22000:2005

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ISO 22000:2005

Food safety management systems
Requirements for any organization in the food chain
ISO 22004:2014

Food safety management systems
Guidance on the application of ISO 22000
ISO 22005:2007

Traceability in the feed and food chain
General principles and basic requirements for system design and implementation

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ISO 22000:2005

ISO 22000:2005 sets out the requirements for a food safety management system and can be certified to. It maps out what an organization needs to do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe. It can be used by any organization regardless of its size or position in the food chain.

ISO 22000 is under revision

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The draft version will be available for purchase early 2017 and the final updated version is expected late 2018.

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ISO/TC 34/SC 17

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How to use ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems

This handbook will help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) understand and implement ISO 22000.

ISO 22000 Food safety management systems. An easy-to-use checklist for small business. Are you ready?

Practical management processes for all food businesses, from Farm to Fork.

ISO and food

ISO's solutions for ensuring quality and safety in the food industry are the subject of this brochure which provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help.

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The revision of ISO 22000 on food management moves one step further

By Sandrine Tranchard

Revision is ongoing for ISO 22000 on food safety management systems, which has just reached the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage. The revised standard will incorporate a new core structure as well as recognized key elements to ensure food safety at every step of the food chain.

New ISO specification for better management of animal welfare worldwide

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Protecting an animal’s welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs. The farming of animals is no longer just seen as a means of food production but as an ethical concern.

Do you trust the food you eat?

By Ann Brady

The global food industry has never faced more challenges. From tainted dairy products to contaminated beef, high-profile cases crop up regularly to dent consumer confidence, while leading companies work hard to reclaim lost faith. So, how trustworthy is your food?