ISO 22000 Certification: Food Safety Management System
ISO 22000 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems. Cianaa helps food businesses across the supply chain achieve certification — demonstrating systematic food safety controls to customers, retailers, and regulators.
What Is ISO 22000 Certification?
ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It integrates the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) with the systematic management system approach of ISO’s High Level Structure — creating a comprehensive framework for identifying, preventing, and controlling food safety hazards throughout the food supply chain.
ISO 22000 applies to all organisations in the food chain — from primary production and food processing through to transport, storage, retail, catering, and the suppliers of equipment, packaging, cleaning products, and other food contact materials. It provides a single internationally recognised standard that satisfies the food safety management requirements of customers, retailers, and regulators across multiple markets.
Cianaa’s food safety specialists provide practical ISO 22000 certification support tailored to your position in the food supply chain — whether you are a primary producer, food manufacturer, logistics provider, or food service organisation. We focus on building a functional, audit-ready FSMS that drives genuine food safety outcomes, not just paper compliance.
Benefits of ISO 22000 Certification
ISO 22000 certification delivers food safety, commercial, and regulatory benefits across the food supply chain.
Customer & Retailer Acceptance
Major food retailers, foodservice buyers, and brand owners increasingly require ISO 22000 or equivalent GFSI-recognised certification from their supply chain partners.
Regulatory Compliance Support
ISO 22000 aligns with food safety regulations in Australia (Food Standards Australia New Zealand), New Zealand (MPI), and international markets — supporting export compliance.
Systematic Hazard Control
The HACCP-based approach ensures food safety hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled through scientifically validated critical control points — reducing the risk of food safety incidents.
International Market Access
ISO 22000 certification is recognised globally — facilitating export to markets that require documented food safety management system compliance from suppliers.
Reduced Recall & Incident Risk
Systematic prerequisite programmes and HACCP controls reduce the risk of product contamination, food safety incidents, and the significant financial and reputational costs of recalls.
GFSI Scheme Alignment
ISO 22000 forms the basis of FSSC 22000, which is a GFSI-recognised scheme. Starting with ISO 22000 provides a clear upgrade path to full FSSC 22000 certification if required.
What ISO 22000 Requires
ISO 22000:2018 uses the High Level Structure and integrates HACCP requirements with a systematic management system framework.
Context, Leadership & Policy
Organisational context, food safety policy, top management commitment, and roles and responsibilities for food safety.
Planning
Food safety objectives, risk and opportunity management, and planning for changes to the FSMS.
Support
Resources, competence, awareness, communication (internal and external), and documented information management.
Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
Establishment and maintenance of PRPs covering infrastructure, cleaning, pest control, personnel hygiene, and supplier management.
Hazard Analysis (HACCP)
Hazard identification, assessment, selection of control measures, HACCP plan development, and validation of control measures.
Performance Evaluation & Improvement
Monitoring, internal audit, management review, nonconformity management, and continual improvement of the FSMS.
The ISO 22000 Certification Process
Cianaa assesses you at every stage of certification — from Stage 1 through to Stage 2 audit and ongoing surveillance.
Pre-audit
Voluntary readiness review against ISO 22000:2018 — identify nonconformities before the formal audit clock starts.
Initial Audit
Stage 1 documentation review plus Stage 2 on-site audit of your FSMS, PRPs, and HACCP plan — conducted by the accredited certification body.
Certification Issued
ISO 22000 certificate issued by the accredited certification body — valid for a 3-year cycle.
Surveillance Audit 1
Year 2 surveillance — confirms ongoing conformity, HACCP effectiveness, and continual improvement of the FSMS.
Surveillance Audit 2
Year 3 surveillance — covers remaining clauses not sampled in Year 2 to maintain certification status.
Recertification
Full recertification audit — renews your ISO 22000 certificate for another 3-year cycle.
Why Choose Cianaa for ISO 22000 Certification?
Food Safety Sector Expertise
Our team has experience across food manufacturing, primary production, food logistics, and catering — applying ISO 22000 requirements in real food chain contexts.
HACCP Integration
We help you integrate rigorous HACCP plans with the ISO 22000 management system framework — ensuring your FSMS is both technically sound and certifiable.
Practical Documentation Support
We provide documentation templates, PRP programmes, and HACCP plan frameworks tailored to your food product categories and processes.
Regulatory Alignment
We align your FSMS to FSANZ Food Standards Code and MPI requirements — ensuring certification supports rather than duplicates your existing regulatory compliance.
Asia-Pacific Based
Based in Australia and New Zealand, we understand FSANZ, MPI, and regional export market food safety requirements for local food businesses.
GFSI Upgrade Pathway
Your ISO 22000 FSMS can be assessed with FSSC 22000 upgrade in mind — so moving to a GFSI-recognised scheme requires minimal additional effort.
Get a Free ISO 22000 Readiness Assessment
Talk to a Cianaa food safety specialist for a complimentary scoping call — we’ll map your current FSMS against ISO 22000:2018 and outline a realistic certification pathway.
Achieve ISO 22000 Certification with Cianaa
Speak with our food safety management specialists to scope your ISO 22000 certification project and map a clear path to certification.
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