Why an Organization Should Implement ISO 22000
Many people have heard of the ISO 22000, but a lot of them wonder who it is that should use it. The answer is that any business or organization that is dealing with food is going to benefit from its use. The complexity or size of the organization doesn’t matte, small or large it can be helped with the ISO 22000.
Even though most people think of animals when it comes to the term food chain, it also refers to operations and stages that involve creating and consuming food. It covers every single step from the first production to when it’s eaten. Specifically, the steps included are producing, distributing, storing, and handling of every food ingredient and food.
The food chain which is referred to in ISO 22000 also is involving organizations that aren’t directly handling food. Organizations like these are the ones that make food for animals such as chickens, which produce different kinds of food, and pigs, who may become food themselves. This also includes the companies that make materials that will be in contact with food or with ingredients for food.
There are many assorted organizations that will be able to use ISO 22000.
Primary producers: farms, dairies, ranches, and fisheries
Processors: poultry processors, meat processors, fish processors, and feed processors
Manufacturers: soup manufacturer, snack manufacturer, bread manufacturer, canned food manufacturer, cereal manufacturer, seasoning manufacturer, canned good manufacturer, frozen food manufacturer, dressing manufacturer, beverage manufacturer,
Providers of food services: grocery stores, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise ships, seniors lodges, nursing homes,
Other providers of services: logistic service, catering service, distribution service, storage service, sanitation service, storage service,
You should remember that this list doesn’t include every organization that can make use of ISO 22000. There are other organizations who are not on the list and are going to be able to make use of it. The ISO 22000 is going to benefit companies and organizations that are dealing with food.
You will find there are benefits to incorporating the ISO 22000.
It will allow the organizations that are in the food chain to show how committed they are to food safety.
Communication is better both internally and externally.
Proven control over food hazards that are known.
Continually improving the organization’s FSMS.
Being able to use the NSF, a certification mark that is known all over the world.
It’s not hard to see why people love using the ISO 22000. It gives an organization a lot of the things that it needs. Without it, a lot of organizations would not be be where they are today. It’s an extremely useful tool.