ISO 22000 Certification: Food Safety Management System
ISO 22000 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems. Cianaa audits Food Safety Management Systems across the supply chain against ISO 22000, with certification issued by an independently accredited certification body, so you can demonstrate 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 auditors bring food safety sector experience to ISO 22000 audits, whatever your position in the food supply chain, whether you are a primary producer, food manufacturer, logistics provider or food service organisation. We audit whether your FSMS genuinely controls food safety hazards, not just whether the paperwork exists.
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 Alignment
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 pre-audit 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 Cianaa’s auditors under the accredited certification body’s programme.
Certification Decision
We submit our audit report and recommendation to the accredited certification body, which makes the certification decision. If granted, the certificate is 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 — so our auditors assess ISO 22000 requirements in real food chain contexts.
HACCP Audit Depth
We audit how your HACCP plan works within the ISO 22000 management system, testing that critical control points are validated and monitored in practice, not just documented.
Independent, Not Advisory
We do not write your documentation, PRP programmes or HACCP plan. That separation is what makes our audit findings credible to your customers and regulators.
Regulatory Alignment
Our auditors understand the FSANZ Food Standards Code and MPI requirements, so the audit takes account of the regulatory obligations your FSMS already serves.
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
ISO 22000 is the foundation of FSSC 22000, so ISO 22000 certification is a natural first step if you later need a GFSI-recognised scheme.
Book a Free ISO 22000 Scoping Call
A complimentary 30-minute call with one of our ISO 22000 auditors to establish your scope and a realistic path to a Stage 2 audit. It is a scoping conversation, not a consulting engagement. If you want to know where you stand before Stage 1, ask about an independent pre-audit assessment.
Scope Your ISO 22000 Certification Audit
Speak with our ISO 22000 auditors to scope your certification audit. Certification is issued by an independently accredited certification body.
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