13 years after its initial publication, a new version of the international standard for food safety management systems, ISO 22000, was published on June 19, 2018. For certified sites, the new version brings some significant changes. We summarize here for you what the new features are and how the transition to the new version is proceeding.
According to the latest ISO survey, more than 32,000 organizations can currently present a valid ISO 22000 certificate. Since the standard was first published in 2005, the number of users has steadily increased each year. However, in the 12 years that have passed since then, the challenges faced by companies and the expectations of the markets with regard to food safety have changed to such an extent that a revision of the standard has become necessary.
With the revision of the standard, ISO aims to:
Dr. Thijs Willaert is Head of Marketing & Communications for the Sustainability and Food Safety segments. He is also an auditor for the external audit of sustainability reports. His areas of interest include sustainability management, sustainable procurement, and the digitalization of the audit landscape.
