ISO 22000 Certification in Cochin

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System Standard

The new ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) standard has been developed to make sure food safety is integrated into an organization’s processes. It provides a common set of principles, definitions, and requirements for food safety management throughout the supply chain. By managing food safety well, organizations can reduce their risk of illness or injury which will directly impact their reputation and profitability.

The framework in ISO 22000:2018 is based on the principles of being proactive, systematic, and preventative for managing food safety risks, having adequate resources to create a preventive culture, being accountable for the food they produce or supply, and having effective communication with those who rely upon them. It also emphasizes that everyone involved with the food supply chain – from raw material suppliers to retailers and consumers – is responsible for food safety.

The standard will contribute towards reducing the risk of food hazards in organizations by helping their management systems become more proactive, systematic, and preventative. It also encourages good communication throughout the supply chain so that lessons are learned from incidents and appropriate corrective actions are taken.

ISO 22000:2018 (and the previous versions ISO 22000:2005, ISO 22000:2004) is a family of standards for food safety management systems that includes specific requirements to address all major food safety hazards and reduce the risk associated with each hazard.

ISO 22000:2018 Certification in Cochin

EAS conducts Food Safety Management System certification in Cochin. ISO 22000 certification includes all the necessary measures for ensuring food safety in the entire food chain. FSMS standards are developed by experts from the food industry. Irrespective of the size or sector the FSMS certification is applicable to everyone who is in the food chain industry. The strategic method of auditing of EAS reduces the risks and enhances customer and public confidence. Certifying to ISO 22000 exhibits that the foundation of structured management is included in the overall management activities of the organization. It is also clear that the company’s adherence to food safety, the entire food supply chain of the organization ensure the delivery of safe food products to its clients.

Accreditation

The experience and the global presence of EAS have created a history of executing successful large-scale, complex international projects. Our people understand the culture and nature of the local market and perform internationally in an effective and reliable manner. EAS is accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS ANZ) which is a national accreditation body and a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The internationally recognized JAS ANZ accreditation is a symbol of quality assurance.

Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification

• Reduces the production of low-quality food and thereby reduces health risks
• Provides food safety
• Maintain trust by the public
• Improves risk management
• Raises safety awareness within the organization
• Maintain product sustainability

Requirements to get ISO 22000:2018 Certification in Cochin

The organization should have the board to decide whether they need ISO 22000:2018 certification or not. The top-level management of the company shall be convinced of the benefits and reasons for implementing ISO 22000:2018 standards in the company. All departments involved in food production, storage, processing, packaging processing should understand and agree with food safety and its importance. The organization shall be able to implement the risk analysis process for each area in the organization that is related to food production and storage based on ISO 22000:2018 standards. It means there should be a proper team that can manage any incident against safety rules. The people involved should have knowledge about all hazards and sources of risks associated with food production.

The organization shall be able to justify the importance and benefits of ISO 22000:2018 standards for the long-term goals of the company. The strategic plan covering a timeframe should be in place which can prove to the stakeholders that quality is important for the business growth and it cannot be ignored by implementing a Food Safety Management System. The organization should have a quality policy in place. There should be proper documentation of the risk analysis process, business model, and quality manuals related to a product/service or activity in the organization.

The company shall follow ISO 22000:2018 standard for certification. The ISO 22000:2018 certification is applicable to everyone involved directly or indirectly in the food chain. If the company is large enough and has multiple branches, then it will require a central office that assigns responsibilities to the other branches for their management processes. The top-level management of the organization should have proper knowledge about food safety standards and understand their importance.

ISO 22000:2018 Certification Process

The process of ISO 22000:2018 Certification is first to apply to EAS.

• Documents required for ISO Certification: The documents needed to apply for ISO 22000:2018 certification are corporate profile forms, company brochures illustrating products/ services, certificates related to quality management systems such as HACCP, HALAL/KOSHER certificate, and ISO 9001/9002 certificates. It is mandatory to mention the prices of services provided by the company. A test portal link or access code should be provided if EAS assessors will access a web portal for getting information about quality management systems policies and procedures of the organization. The next step is the selection of assessors and providing necessary information for the team. The company can make a draft of the procedure to follow in order to avoid confusion during the assessment.

• Assessment Process: The assessment should be carried out by a third party that is EAS and not other members of the organization. This will maintain the neutrality of the assessment process. The onsite check will be carried out by assessors. This will take 2 to 3 days and involve all departments related to foodstuff production, storage, packaging etc., Information that is required from the organization is documented in EAS/ISO 22000:2018 checklist which should be completed by the company. Observation will be made on documents and processes followed by the company. EAS consultants are committed to providing services that meet the highest of standards.

How to Apply for ISO 22000:2018 Certification in cochin

EAS is a globally established organization for ISO certification and Lead Auditor Training. We are one of the leading ISO certifications in Cochin. We help to achieve ISO 22000 certification for food industries in Cochin through our simple and hassle-free method. We will assist you in every step of auditing and make your organization ready for the audit of ISO 22000 certification in Cochin and we assure 100% percent guarantee of your certification.

Our well-documented approach saves time and money and we have good knowledge of how necessary it is for you to achieve this certification. Customer satisfaction makes us grow and we work the extra mile to keep our customers happy.

Contact EAS

Kindly download the brochure or contact our training coordinator e-mail: enquiry@eascertification.com and mobile +91 99625 90571.