ISO 22000 is the international standard for food safety management systems. It combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes and management-system requirements to provide a comprehensive framework for managing food safety across the entire food chain — from primary production through manufacturing, distribution and retail.
Why UK food businesses pursue ISO 22000
- Retail and foodservice supply-chain requirements from major UK retailers and operators
- Export market access where food safety certification is a prerequisite
- Structured framework for meeting UK food safety legislation and demonstrating due diligence
ISO 22000 and other food safety standards
ISO 22000 is a foundation standard that can be extended with sector-specific prerequisite programmes through the FSSC 22000 scheme. For businesses supplying major UK retailers, FSSC 22000 — which builds on ISO 22000 — may be the required standard. Contact UniCert to confirm which standard your supply chain requires.
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