ISO Management System Certification

ISO 22000:2018 - Food Safety Management Systems

ISO 22000:2018 specifies requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to ensure safe food supply chains through interactive communication, management system support, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and HACCP principles.

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Standard ISO 22000:2018
Certified worldwide 59,521
Certificate validity 3 years
Surveillance Annual

Overview

What ISO 22000:2018 is — and why it matters

ISO 22000:2018 specifies requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to ensure safe food supply chains through interactive communication, management system support, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and HACCP principles.

It integrates hazard analysis and control measures for end-to-end safety.

The Standard

What the standard requires

Built on the common ISO “Annex SL” structure, the requirements map to these clauses:

Clause 4

Context – Food chain parties, scope.

Clause 5

Leadership – Policy, roles.

Clause 6

Planning – Hazards, PRPs, OPRPs/CCPs, objectives.

Clause 7

Support – Resources, competence, communication.

Clause 8

Operation – Traceability, emergency, control plans.

Clause 9

Performance – Monitoring, audits, reviews.

Clause 10

Improvement – Nonconformity, updates.

Getting Ready

What you’ll need to get certified

  • Hazard analysis with validated CCPs/OPRPs; PRP implementation (e.g., hygiene, pest control); traceability system tested for recalls.
  • Supplier approval process; verification records (lab tests, sensory); external communication logs.
  • Internal audits per food safety plan; management reviews with trend data (e.g., contamination rates).

The Audit

How ACS-GP certifies your management system

Our audits follow ISO/IEC 17021-1 (requirements for certification bodies) and ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems).

  1. Follows ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011, with FSSC 22000 alignment for enhanced food audits.

  2. Stage 1: FSMS plan review; Stage 2: Site verification of hygiene/controls; surveillance on supply chain.

  3. Food safety expert auditors; sampling per ISO 19011 for high-risk processes.

Value Addition Auditing. We assess both efficiency and effectiveness — so your management system becomes a genuine business asset, not just a certificate on the wall — while upholding impartiality, competence and evidence-based findings.

The Payoff

The benefits of certification

What the standard delivers

  • Prevents recalls and contamination, saving millions (average recall $10M).
  • Ensures supplier/retailer compliance, expanding market access.
  • Boosts consumer trust and brand loyalty in competitive food sectors.

Why certify with ACS-GP

  • IASCB accreditation for GFSI benchmarking.
  • Integrated with ISO 9001 for quality-safety duo.
  • ACSGP food recall simulation training.

Questions

ISO 22000:2018 certification — FAQs

Who should get ISO 22000:2018 certified?
Any organisation that wants independent proof its management system meets the standard — to win and reassure customers, satisfy regulators, reduce risk and improve day-to-day performance. It suits businesses of any size, in any sector.
How long does certification take?
It depends on how ready your management system is. Once your documented system is implemented and running, we complete a two-stage initial audit (readiness review, then the certification audit). We’ll give you a clear timeline after understanding your scope and sites.
How long is the certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for three years. Each year we carry out a surveillance audit to confirm your system stays effective, and in year three a recertification audit renews the cycle.
How much does ISO 22000:2018 certification cost?
Audit time — and therefore cost — depends on your organisation’s size, the number of sites, and the complexity and risk of your processes. Request a quote and we’ll prepare a clear, no-obligation proposal.

Ready to certify to ISO 22000:2018?

Talk to ACS-GP about certifying your organisation — or explore the other standards we certify against.

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