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ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management

The international FSMS standard covering the entire food chain — from farm to fork. EGAC-accredited certification per ISO 22003-1:2022, incorporating Amendment 1:2024 for climate change alignment.

Standard

ISO 22000:2018 + Amd.1:2024

Service type

EGAC + IAF accredited

Issued under

EGAC CAB 012418 · IAF MLA

Audit per

ISO/TS 22003-1:2022

IAF rule

ISO 22003-1:2022

Sectors

11 food chain categories (A–K)

Standards & technical basis

Certified standard

ISO 22000:2018 + Amd.1:2024

Certification-body competence

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 · ISO/TS 22003-1:2022

CAS audits and certifies to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and ISO/TS 22003-1:2022 — which sets the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems.

Mark & recognition

Carries the EGAC accreditation mark and is internationally recognised through the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA).

What it is

ISO 22000:2018 combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and a management system framework to provide comprehensive food safety management across the entire food chain. It aligns with ISO's High Level Structure for easy integration with other management systems.

Who needs it

Any organisation in the food chain — primary producers (farming, fishing), processors, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, catering services, transport providers, packaging manufacturers, and food service equipment suppliers.

Benefits of certification

Recognised by major food retailers and buyers globally
Covers entire food chain — farm to fork (Categories A–K)
Integrates HACCP with management system discipline
Prerequisite for many export markets and supermarket approvals
Demonstrates commitment to food safety to regulators and consumers
Foundation for FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognised) where required

Audit process

Audit duration per ISO 22003-1:2022 Annex B formula: Ds = TD + TH × (n−1) + T_FTE, where TD is the category base, TH is per additional HACCP study, and T_FTE is based on FTE employee band.

Food-chain categories

A–B: Farming · C: Manufacturing · D: Wholesale/Storage · E: Retail/Catering · F: Transport · G: Biochemical · H: Packaging · I: Pest control · J: Cleaning · K: Testing labs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions

What is the difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?

ISO 22000 is the international standard. FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-recognised scheme that adds additional requirements on top of ISO 22000. CAS offers both — and ISO 22000 certification is excellent preparation for FSSC 22000.

What food chain categories does CAS cover?

CAS is accredited by EGAC for all food chain categories A through K as defined in ISO 22003-1:2022 Annex A — covering the complete food chain.

How many HACCP studies affect audit time?

Per ISO 22003-1:2022 §B.3.2, the first HACCP study is included in the base duration (TD). Each additional study adds TH days (0.25–0.50 depending on category).