FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Companies certified to the ISO 22000:2005 standard have to upgrade their certificate to ISO 22000:2018, and there is a 3-year transition period until June 18 2021. Accordingly, all certificates issued under ISO 22000:2005 will not be valid after 18th June 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -ISO 22000 standard was published in June 2018. It is normal process for an ISO standard to be revised. In fact, every 5 years standards are reviewed to determine whether a revision is necessary, to ensure that the standards remain as relevant and useful to businesses as possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -FSSC 22000 certification is valid for three years, but certified companies must undergo a surveillance audit every year to maintain certification.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is ISO 22000? ISO 22000:2018, which recently got revised, is a food safety standard for businesses in the global food chain. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the standard ISO 22000:2018, Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Once an organization is awarded an ISO certification, it is valid for three years. A QMS established for certification must be maintained on a regular basis to stay compliant and achieve intended objectives. QMS must be maintained for both continuous improvement and for recertification.