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ISO 22000:2018 Certification – Strengthen Food Safety and Global Credibility

Show your commitment to quality, compliance, and customer trust with ISO 22000:2018 certification. Improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory alignment and enhance your reputation in global food supply chains.

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WHAT IS ISO 22000:2018?

ISO 22000:2018 Certification

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ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems, designed to help organizations across the food chain identify, prevent, and control food safety hazards to protect consumers. It sets out clear requirements for producing, handling, storing, and distributing food safely at every stage. From farm to fork, the standard strengthens food safety practices, ensures transparency through traceability, and builds confidence among customers, regulators, and partners.
By adopting ISO 22000:2018, businesses demonstrate their commitment to safe and reliable food while meeting global expectations. Certification not only strengthens compliance with international regulations but also improves efficiency by reducing errors and waste. It enhances product quality, lowers risks, and gives companies a stronger reputation in competitive markets. With ISO 22000:2018, organizations position themselves as trusted providers of safe, high-quality food worldwide.
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WHY GET ISO 22000:2018 Certified?

Unlock the Key Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification

Ensure Food Safety and Quality

Identify risks early, control hazards, and deliver safe, consistent products from farm to fork.

Gain Global Recognition

Position your business as a trusted name in food safety and access international markets.

Attract More Customers

Demonstrate commitment to food safety, build trust, and strengthen long-term customer loyalty.

Drive Revenue Growth

Boost efficiency, reduce errors, cut costs, and scale confidently through continual improvement.

Ensure Legal Compliance

Stay aligned with food safety regulations and avoid costly penalties.

Improve Management Processes

Streamline accountability, communication, and systems for consistency and ongoing improvement.

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HOW TO GET ISO 22000:2018 CERTIFIED?

Step-by-Step ISO 22000:2018 Certification Process

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Step 1 – Application

Submit your application for ISO 22000 certification. Our team reviews your organization’s details, scope, and readiness for implementing a Food Safety Management System.

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Step 2 – Offer Submission

After understanding your operations and food safety processes, IRQS prepares a customized proposal outlining the certification scope, audit plan, timelines, and associated costs.

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Step 3 – Offer Acceptance

Once you approve the proposal, a formal agreement is signed between your organization and IRQS, confirming the audit schedule and certification plan.

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Step 4 – Certification Audit

IRQS conducts a two-stage audit:

  • Stage 1: Evaluation of documentation, process design, and system preparedness.
  • Stage 2: On-site audit to verify implementation and compliance with ISO 22000 requirements.

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Step 5 – Certification Approval

After successful completion of the audit and closure of any nonconformities, IRQS issues the Certificate of Approval, confirming compliance with ISO 22000:2018.

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Step 6 – Surveillance Audits

Annual surveillance audits ensure your Food Safety Management System remains compliant, effective, and aligned with continual improvement practices.

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Step 7 – Recertification

Every 3 years, a recertification audit is conducted to renew your certification and confirm sustained compliance with the ISO 22000 standard.

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HOW TO GET ISO 22000:2018 CERTIFIED?

Step-by-Step ISO 22000:2018 Certification Process

Step 1 – Application
Step 1 – Application
Submit your application for ISO 22000 certification. IRQS reviews your organization’s details, scope, and readiness for implementing a Food Safety Management System.
Step 2 – Offer Submission
Step 2 – Offer Submission
After understanding your operations and food safety processes, IRQS prepares a customized proposal outlining the certification scope, audit plan, timelines, and associated costs.
Step 3 – Offer Acceptance
Step 3 – Offer Acceptance
Once you approve the proposal, a formal agreement is signed between your organization and IRQS, confirming the audit schedule and certification plan.
Step 4 – Certification Audit
Step 4 – Certification Audit
IRQS conducts a two-stage audit:
  • Stage 1: Evaluation of documentation, process design, and system preparedness.
  • Stage 2: On-site audit to verify implementation and compliance with ISO 22000 requirements.
Step 5 – Certification Approval
Step 5 – Certification Approval
After successful completion of the audit and closure of any nonconformities, IRQS issues the Certificate of Approval, confirming compliance with ISO 22000:2018.
Step 6 – Surveillance Audits
Step 6 – Surveillance Audits
Annual surveillance audits ensure your Food Safety Management System remains compliant, effective, and aligned with continual improvement practices.
Step 7 – Recertification
Step 7 – Recertification
Every 3 years, a recertification audit is conducted to renew your certification and confirm sustained compliance with the ISO 22000 standard.
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT ISO 22000:2018

Uncover How ISO 22000:2018 Strengthens Food Safety

ISO 22000:2018 certification helps organizations enhance food safety, ensure compliance, and earn customer trust. Download our free guide to understand key requirements, preparation steps, audits, and approvals and discover how certification boosts credibility and ensures food safety from farm to fork.

WHAT ORGANISATIONS SAY

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"Choosing IRQS for ISO 22000 certification demonstrated our commitment to world-class food safety systems, giving our clients and consumers greater trust."
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"IRQS enabled us to implement Food Safety Management Systems across our full process chain—ensuring regulatory compliance and consumer safety at every step."
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"Collaborating with IRQS was both smooth and successful. Our company’s specific needs were prioritized, resulting in robust food safety throughout our supply chain."
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"After certifying with IRQS, we’ve seen a significant increase in customer satisfaction, reduced food safety incidents, and better access to international markets."
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"Thanks to IRQS’s regular management reviews, our FSMS under ISO 22000 consistently improves, motivating our team and raising our standards each year."
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ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH ISO 22000:2018 CERTIFICATION

Learn from experts. Strengthen your food safety skills

Master the ISO 22000:2018 standard with guidance and gain practical knowledge to improve food safety systems. Our certification equips you to identify, control and manage food safety hazards while aligning with international best practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Guide To ISO 22000:2018 Certification

ISO 22000:2018 is an internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) that specifies requirements to ensure safe food supply throughout the food chain.

Any organization involved in the food chain including producers, processors, retailers, transporters, and suppliers—can benefit from ISO 22000:2018 certification.

It improves food safety, enhances customer confidence, streamlines processes, reduces risks of contamination, and supports regulatory compliance.

ISO 22000:2018 integrates the principles of HACCP with management system concepts, offering a comprehensive framework that can be aligned with other standards like ISO 9001.

Organizations must implement and maintain a FSMS, conduct hazard analysis, establish critical control points, and demonstrate ongoing process improvements.

Yes, the standard is adaptable and suitable for businesses of all sizes throughout the food supply chain.

While often preferred or required by customers and regulators, certification is not legally mandatory in most jurisdictions.

Key steps include gap analysis, system development, staff training, internal audits, and an independent certification audit.

Certification is generally valid for three years, with surveillance audits conducted to ensure ongoing compliance.

Yes, ISO 22000:2018 shares a common structure with standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, facilitating easy integration.

A FSMS is a set of processes and procedures focused on identifying, controlling, and preventing food safety hazards at every stage.

Certification demonstrates commitment to food safety and quality, helping organizations meet customer requirements and open new markets.

Get Certified with Confidence!

Start your journey today with trusted experts in certification, assurance and training who make the process simple seamless and stress free.

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