Certification According to ISO 22000

Quality Assurance without Loopholes - from Producers to Consumers

Avoid expensive multiple certificates and fulfill increasing consumer demand for food safety. The ISO 22000 certificate is the first international quality standard for companies along the entire production chain of the food industry, be it primary producers, transport companies or retailers. In structure and content, ISO 22000 is based on the requirements of a quality management system as outlined in ISO 9001:2000 and is extended to include the HACCP principles.

Benefits at a Glance

ISO 22000 certification from TÜV Rheinland enables you to:

  • Meet and document the most demanding requirements relating to food safety
  • Boost international recognition
  • Monitor the entire food supply chain
  • Gain customer confidence

Improved Food Safety in Just Six Steps

Your path towards ISO 22000 certification in just six steps, accompanied by skilled experts from TÜV Rheinland

1. Preliminary audit (optional)

The auditors conduct a preliminary audit to determine whether any requirements associated with this standard have already been implemented in your company and, if so, which ones.

2. Examination of documentation

The auditing team determines the extent to which the documentation of your eco-management concurs with ISO 22000 requirements.

3. Certification audit

You demonstrate the practical application of your environmental management system and our auditors test its effectiveness.

4. Issue of certificate

On fulfillment of all criteria, your company will be awarded the certificate. It certifies the integrity of your environmental management system and its compliance with ISO 22000.

5. Monitoring audits

Our annual monitoring audits support you in constantly upgrading the process.

6. Certification renewal

After three years you will undergo a certification renewal process, ensuring your company's continued improvement, and demonstrating your long-term commitment to your partners and customers for improved food safety.

Overview of ISO 22000 requirements

  • Interactive communication along the supply chain
  • Compliance with HACCP guidelines - risk analysis, identification of critical inspection points, named CCPs and interfaces, surveillance of CCPs, development of correctional measures, archiving, and verification
  • Harmonization of the existing voluntary and/or prescribed standards
  • Development of a structure based on ISO 9001
  • System management
  • Process inspection