ISO 22000:2018 Certification for Food Safety Management System in India

What is ISO 22000:2018 Certification for Food Safety Management System?

ISO 22000:2018 Certification for Food Safety Management System is a process control system designed to improve quality of the food organizations by identification, evaluation and control of the food safety hazards like physical, chemical, microbiological and other hazards in food production as well as entire food chain. ISO 22000 defines and follows HACCP guidelines, which includes steps designed to prevent problems before they occur and to correct deviations through a systematic way as soon as they are detected. Such preventive control systems with documentation and verification are widely recognized by scientific authorities and international organizations as the most effective approach available for producing safe food.

ISO 22000:2018 enables the producers, processors, distributors, exporters, etc., associated with food products, to utilize technical resources efficiently in a cost-effective manner, which assures food safety.

The ISO 22000:2018 standard outlines Food Safety Management System requirements for any organization in the food chain and is one of a family of standards focused at the development, implementation and improvement of a food safety management system.

ISO 22000 Certification for Food Organization in India

ISO 22000 training certificate ISO 22000:2018 Certificate is issued by Certifying Body, which is accredited to provide certificate under the ISO 22000:2018. The ISO 22000 certificate is issued for the period of 3 years after successful completion of pre�assessment and registration (Final) assessment. Surveillance audits are conducted by the Certifying Body within the period of 3 years at the interval of 6 months, 9 months or 12 months depending upon the nature and size of the organization. Upon completion of 3 years, renewal audit is done for new 3-year cycle.

Punyam.com is a leading ISO 22000:2018 certification consultancy in Gujarat, India. Punyam offers ISO 22000:2018 certification services, which includes implementation of food safety management system, documentation process, awareness/auditor training to all employees that helps any organization to achieve quick and effective certification from any approved ISO certifying bodies from USA, UK, Europe, Australia, etc.

Steps for ISO 22000:2018 Consultancy by Punyam.com

Following are the steps of ISO 22000:2018 consultancy followed by Punyam.com to implement food safety management system and ISO 22000 certification:

Initial gap analysis and survey of the existing system
Conduct awareness program for all the employees on quality and food safety management system
Form a steering committee and task-force for documentation
Identify food safety team, carry out hazard analysis and prepare HACCP plan
Define policy and establish food safety objectives
Prepare ISO 22000:2018 documents of food safety management system
Implementation and training of all personnel in the use of procedures and formats
Training to employees related to food safety hazards identification evaluation and control and CCPS monitoring
Train internal auditors for ISO 22000:2018 certification
Assess the system through first internal audit
Carry out management review meeting
Take corrective actions for non-conformities
Apply for ISO 22000:2018 certification
Assess the system through second round of internal audit
Facilitate pre ISO 22000 certification audit by certifying body(Optional)
Take actions on suggestions given by them.
Final audit by ISO 22000 certifying body
Take corrective actions on the non-conformities and audit findings of the certifying body
Get certified for ISO 22000:2018.

Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification

Following are the key benefits of the ISO 22000:2018 certification and food safety management system implemented in any organization:

Offers a preventative approach to food safety.
Enhances customer satisfaction / reduces dissatisfaction.
Conformance to Legal and Regulatory requirements.
Increase organisational credibility and reputation.
Hazard analysis to evaluate threats to food safety.
It helps to identify process improvements and reduced customer complaints.
Reduces the need for and the cost of end product testing.
Improves internal and external communications.
Facilitates better understanding of food packaging safety issues throughout the organization.
Increases profitability of the company.

ISO 22000:2018 Requirements for Effective & Quick FSMS Certification

Following are the basic ISO 22000:2018 requirements, the organization must follow while implementing the Food Safety Management Ssystem(FSMS) to achieve the best results of continuous improvements from the food safety system certification:

Having an overall Food Safety Policy for your organization, developed by top management.
Setting objectives that will drive your company�s efforts to comply with this policy.
Planning and designing a management system and documenting the system.
Maintaining records of the performance of the system.
Establishing a group of qualified individuals to make a Food Safety Team.
Defining communication procedures to ensure effective communication with important contacts outside the company (regulatory, customers, suppliers and others) as well as for internal communication.
Having an emergency plan.
Holding management review meetings to evaluate the performance of the FSMS.
Providing adequate resources for the effective operation of the FSMS, including appropriately trained and qualified personnel, sufficient infrastructure and appropriate work environment to ensure food safety.
Following HACCP principles.
Establishing a traceability system for identification of product.
Establishing a corrective action system and control of non-conforming product.
Maintaining a documented procedure for handling withdrawal of product.
Controlling monitoring and measuring devices.
Establishing and maintaining an internal audit program.
Continually updating and improving the FSMS.