ISO 22000:2005 is an international standard which defines the requirements of a food safety management system and integrates:
- the HACCP principles
- the requirements of the valid legislation
- the general requirements of the management systems
- making up a complete, globally recognized food safety standard.
It concerns all the organizations involved in the food chain, including:
- Primary sector (animal feed, plant production) enterprises
- Food Manufacturers
- Storage, Transportation, Wholesale, and Retail companies
- Companies providing supporting services (suppliers of packaging material, equipment, cleaning and sanitation agents, additives, pest- fly control etc.)
The most evident benefits for an organization certified according to ISO 22000 include:
- The documented compliance with the relevant National and European legislation
- The decrease of deviations and the detection of faulty practices
- Harmonization with commonly accepted food manufacturing practices
- Readiness for nutritional crises management
- Strengthening consumers’ feeling of security for the organization and its products
- Continuous quality improvement
- A competitive market benefit
ABIUD Solutions gives the opportunity to any kind/type of company to implement Food Safety Management System and get certified with Accredited Certification Body for ISO 22000.