ISO 22000 Certification

ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS), combining system management, prerequisite programmes and HACCP principles so any organization in the food chain can identify and control food safety hazards. Company Certification International (CCI) certifies FSMS implementations under our IAR-112 accreditation, with every certificate verifiable online.

Who needs ISO 22000 certification?

• Food manufacturers and processors controlling biological, chemical and physical hazards
• Packaging, storage and transport providers demonstrating safe handling and traceability
• Food exporters meeting the requirements of international buyers
• Any organization in the food chain, from primary production to catering and retail

Business benefits

• Applicable across the global food supply chain, from farm to fork
• Aligns with Codex Alimentarius HACCP principles
• Suitable evidence for regulators and retailer food-safety requirements
• An auditable standard with clear requirements for third-party certification
• Supports communication about food safety hazards with supply-chain partners

Certification requirements

Building an FSMS that meets ISO 22000:2018 requires prerequisite programmes (PRPs), a documented HACCP plan built on hazard analysis of your specific processes, and operational controls. Your organization — or a consultant of your choosing — builds and operates the FSMS; CCI's role is the independent assessment.

How certification works

Stage 1 audit

A review of your FSMS documentation and HACCP plan for readiness.

Stage 2 audit

An audit of the FSMS in operation, on-site given the nature of food-safety controls, or blended with remote elements where applicable.

Certification decision

A decision maker independent of the audit team decides whether to certify, in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Annual surveillance and the three-year cycle

Certificates are valid three years, with annual surveillance audits and a full recertification audit at the end of the cycle.

What affects your quotation

Audit duration and fees depend on your employee count, number of sites, product/process complexity, and whether you're certifying ISO 22000 alongside HACCP-related conformity assessment or another management-system standard — see certification cost and audit duration or request a quote using the form on this page.

Accreditation route

CCI issues ISO 22000 certificates under our IAR-112 accreditation. Where a buyer or tender specifically requires a Global ACI MRA (formerly IAF MLA) signatory accreditation, CCI can coordinate certification through our partner certification body instead — see CCI IAR certification vs. MRA-recognized certification.

Why certify with Company Certification International

CCI carries out ISO 22000 audits across the food supply chain, with every certificate publicly verifiable. CCI does not provide management-system consultancy, documentation drafting or implementation support. Engaging ISOXPERT, any other consultant, or no consultant has no bearing on any certification decision.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ISO 22000 certification take? Typically 6–8 weeks from application to certification decision, subject to readiness.

How much does it cost? See certification cost and audit duration or request a fixed quote using the form on this page.

How does ISO 22000 relate to HACCP? ISO 22000 incorporates Codex HACCP principles within a full management-system framework, rather than HACCP alone.

Can we transfer an existing ISO 22000 certificate to CCI? Yes — see transfer of ISO certification.