ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Overview

This document is a technical report that outlines the ISO 22000 standard, which specifies requirements for food safety management systems applicable to organizations within the food chain. It describes the integration of ISO 22000 with ISO 22002-1 to establish a technical foundation for the Global Food Safety Initiative recognized audit scheme, FSSC 22000. The report details how ISO 22000 enhances the existing CODEX HACCP framework by introducing a management system standard that includes requirements for policy, planning, implementation, operation, performance assessment, management review, and improvement. It categorizes control measures into prerequisite programmes (PRPs), operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs), and HACCP plans, linking them through hazard analysis. The document also discusses the compatibility of ISO 22000 with ISO 9001 and the applicability of the standard to businesses of all sizes, including small enterprises. Furthermore, it provides resources for small businesses and guidance on implementing ISO 22000 effectively.