ISO 22000 Certification Consulting — Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
ISO 22000 is the global standard for food safety management. It helps your business control food safety hazards across the entire supply chain — from raw materials to finished product — while meeting legal requirements and winning the trust of retailers, distributors, and export markets.
Whether you run a food manufacturing unit, processing plant, packaging facility, or catering business, our consultants help you build a genuine, working Food Safety Management System and guide you through certification with an accredited body.
What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000:2018 combines general management system principles with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles to create a comprehensive Food Safety Management System. It applies to any organization in the food chain — producers, processors, packagers, transporters, and retailers.
Who needs ISO 22000?
- Food manufacturing and processing companies
- Packaging companies for food products
- Cold storage, warehousing, and food logistics companies
- Catering and food service businesses
- Restaurants and food chains (large scale)
- Exporters of food products to international markets
Benefits of ISO 22000 Certification
- Wins retail and export contracts — many large retailers and export markets require certified food safety systems
- Reduces contamination and recall risk — structured hazard controls catch problems before they reach consumers
- Builds consumer and partner trust — a recognized mark of food safety commitment
- Supports legal compliance — aligns with food safety regulations in most countries
- Improves operational consistency — standardized processes across production and handling
Documents You'll Typically Need
- Company registration / incorporation certificate / FSSAI or equivalent food license
- Process flow diagrams for each product line
- Food safety policy (we help draft this)
- HACCP plan and hazard analysis records
- Supplier and raw material control records (if available)
- Organization chart with food safety team roles
Don't have these ready? Our team helps you create and digitize all documentation as part of the process.
Our ISO 22000 Certification Process
Step 1 — Free Consultation & Scope Discussion
We understand your products, processes, and facility layout to define the scope of certification.
Step 2 — Hazard Analysis (HACCP-based)
We help identify food safety hazards — biological, chemical, physical — at each stage of your process and determine critical control points.
Step 3 — Gap Assessment
We compare your current practices against ISO 22000 requirements and identify what's missing.
Step 4 — Documentation Support (Paperless)
We help draft or digitize your food safety policy, HACCP plan, and monitoring records — all done online.
Step 5 — Implementation Guidance
We guide your team on actually operating the FSMS — monitoring critical control points, hygiene practices, and traceability.
Step 6 — Certification Audit
We coordinate Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (on-site facility audit) with an accredited certification body.
Step 7 — Certificate Issuance
Once you pass the audit, you receive your ISO 22000 certificate with online QR-code verification.
Step 8 — Surveillance Audits
ISO 22000 certificates require periodic surveillance audits (typically annually) to stay valid — we help you stay on track.
How Long Does It Take?
Timelines depend on the complexity of your product lines and existing hygiene/safety controls. As a general guide:
- Smaller food businesses with simple processes: a few weeks to prepare + audit scheduling time
- Larger manufacturing or multi-product facilities: longer, due to more hazard points to assess and control
We give you an honest, realistic timeline after the free consultation.
FAQ
Q: Is ISO 22000 mandatory? A: No, it's voluntary, but many retailers, distributors, and export markets require it, and it works alongside mandatory local food licenses (like FSSAI in India).
Q: How long is the certificate valid? A: Typically 3 years, subject to passing annual surveillance audits.
Q: Can a small food business get ISO 22000? A: Yes. The FSMS is scaled to fit the size and complexity of your operations.
Q: What's the difference between ISO 22000 and HACCP? A: HACCP is a hazard-control methodology focused specifically on food safety, while ISO 22000 is a full management system standard that incorporates HACCP principles along with broader management requirements.
Q: Will my certificate be verifiable online? A: Yes, every certificate issued through our process includes digital/QR verification.
Contact Us
ISO Certification in Chennai
📍 Shop No. 3, SKR Sun Bright Garden,
Vasanthapuram Main Rd, Opposite Maharishi Vidya Mandir School,
Sendur Puram Extension, Kattupakkam, Chennai – 600122
📞 Phone: +91 63817 72919
📧 Email: iso.certification.iso@gmail.com
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