Food Safety Management System: Requirements for any Food Chain Organization

Introduction

It is essential task for the Food Industry to keep food safe from Farm to Fork by practicing adequate control methods and ensuring the Hygienic practices to be followed at any stage of the food supply chain, from feed producers to food manufacturers, transport and storage operators, Subcontractors to retail , food service outlet, and Service Providers.

International Standard plays an vital role in forming the structured management system of food safety which incorporated into the overall management activities of the Organization. This standard has been aligned with ISO 9001(Quality Management) in order to enhance the compatibility of two standards. It is designed in such a way that it can be integrated into an Organization’s existing management processes and also be used independently for Quality check at any given stage.

For whom ISO 22000 for?

ISO 22000 is applicable for all the Organizations in the food and feed industries of any size or sector. It sets out the requirements for food safety management system and defines what an Organization must do to control the food safety Hazards. Following are some of the key elements which ensure the food safety from producer till consumption end:

· Interactive Communication, Communication between upstream and downstream in Food chain is essential to ensure that all food safety hazards are identified and properly controlled at each step.

· System Management, Structured framework has been set for effective food safety systems which can be incorporated into overall management activities of the Organization.

· Prerequisite Programmes, Implementation of the International standard can be aligned or integrate with existing related management system requirement, Prerequisite programs (PRPs) combines with HACCP plan to meet auditable requirements.

· HACCP Principles, (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is a scientific approach for controlling hazards in food chain and taken preventive measures to assuring the safe production of food products. This International standard integrates with the principles of HACCP and application steps by Codex Alimentarius Commission.

How it relate to Codex Alimentarius?

The Codex Alimentarius also known as “Food Code” is a collection of International standards guidelines and code practices referred in many national laws and also providing the foundation for most government authorities to ensure the safe food for consumers. It is developed by Codex Alimentarius Commissions (CAC) a joint venture between Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). In order to meet the criteria of food safety and hygiene which is ensured by government inspection authority. ISO 22000 is based on the CODEX principles to fulfil all the food safety requirement.

How is it Beneficial for the Business?

Food safety is the top most priority for the Organization who are in Food and feed Industry. ISO 22000 enables Organizations to put in place all the safety measures/System that help them to improvise overall performance.

The key Benefits are as listed below:

· In order to provide consistent food-related products and services that is safe and meet regulatory requirements.

· Manage risks in food safety process and maintain Hygiene at any step of process.

· In order to develop food safety guidelines for government, it demonstrate the strong link to the united Nations Codex Alimentations

What about Improvement in Standard?

The management team ensures that the organization continually improvise the effectiveness of Food Safety through the use of effective communication, internal Audit, Evaluation of Individual verification results, Analysis of results, Validation of Control measures, Corrective Actions and food management system updating.

How to get the Certification?

Without seeking certification many Organizations avail benefit from using Standards of Quality check. In order to opt for the ISO 22000 certification you may contact us on the following given details where expert team of Auditors will get in touch with you.