Overview
ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management System. Accredited certification under ISO 22003-1:2022 for organisations across the food chain.
ISO 22000 addresses food Safety Management System (FSMS). AQS helps organisations understand the requirements of the standard, assess their current level of conformity and demonstrate compliance to customers, regulators and partners.
Our services for ISO 22000
- Accredited certification audit – Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits leading to an internationally recognised certificate valid for three years, with annual surveillance.
- Gap analysis – an independent assessment of your current practices against the requirements of the standard, with a prioritised action plan.
- Conformity assessment – third-party evaluation and attestation of conformity for organisations that need documented evidence of compliance.
- Awareness & auditor training – practical courses for implementers, internal auditors and management.
- Supplier & second-party audits – evaluate suppliers and partners against ISO 22000 on your behalf.
Who is it for?
Any organisation – public or private, large or small – that wants to manage food Safety Management System (FSMS) in a structured, internationally recognised way. It is particularly relevant for professionals working in food safety.
Key benefits
- Demonstrate compliance with a globally recognised benchmark.
- Reduce risk, incidents and non-conformities through structured controls.
- Win tenders and meet customer or regulatory requirements.
- Drive continual improvement with measurable objectives.
Certification process
- Application & quotation – we review your scope, sites and headcount and issue a proposal.
- Stage 1 audit – documentation review and readiness check.
- Stage 2 audit – on-site audit of implementation and effectiveness.
- Certification decision – independent review and issue of the certificate.
- Surveillance & re-certification – annual surveillance audits and a re-certification audit in year three.