What is ISO 22000:2018?
ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It combines the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles with ISO management system requirements, creating a comprehensive framework for controlling food safety hazards throughout the food supply chain.
Why ISO 22000 Certification Matters in Asia
The food industry in Asia is one of the world's largest and most diverse โ from rice and spice exporters in India and Vietnam to seafood processors in Thailand and Indonesia, packaged food manufacturers in Malaysia and the Philippines, and F&B supply chains feeding the region's 4+ billion consumers. Food safety incidents can be devastating, causing product recalls, export bans, and irreparable brand damage. ISO 22000:2018 helps organisations identify, prevent, and control food safety hazards at every stage โ from raw material procurement to final product delivery.
ISOAsia Track Record: We have helped over 500+ organisations across Asia achieve ISO 22000 certification with a 98% first-pass success rate. Our dedicated consultants guide you from gap analysis to certified in 4โ7 months.
Key Industries for ISO 22000 Certification
ISO 22000:2018 Requirements Overview
ISO 22000:2018 requires organisations to implement interactive communication across the food chain, establish a HACCP-based food safety management plan, manage prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for hygiene and facility conditions, conduct hazard analysis, identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational PRPs, verify and validate the FSMS, and continually improve food safety performance.
ISOAsia's ISO 22000 Certification Process
Step 1: Gap Analysis
Assess your current state against ISO 22000:2018 requirements
Step 2: Implementation
Documentation, procedures, and system development
Step 3: Internal Audit
Pre-certification check to close all non-conformities
Step 4: Certification
Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit with accredited certification body
Frequently Asked Questions โ ISO 22000:2018
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards. ISO 22000:2018 incorporates HACCP principles into a full management system framework, making it more comprehensive than standalone HACCP implementation.
ISO 22000 or equivalent certification (FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF) is required or strongly expected by major import markets including the EU, USA, Japan, Australia, and Gulf countries. Many large retailers worldwide require certified suppliers.
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a GFSI-recognised scheme built on ISO 22000 with additional PRPs. ISOAsia helps organisations achieve both ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certification.