ISO 22000 Structure and Related Standards

ISO 22000:2018 follows a management system structure compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, supporting an integrated management system.

Main requirement clauses

• Context of the organization
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement

Related standards

ISO 22000 specifies food safety management system requirements. Related standards address implementation guidance, certification and traceability.

• ISO 22004:2014 provided guidance on applying ISO 22000. This document has been withdrawn and should be treated as a historical reference.
• ISO 22003-1:2022 specifies requirements for bodies providing audits and certification of food safety management systems.
• ISO 22005:2007 addresses traceability in the feed and food chain: general principles and basic requirements for system design and implementation.

ISO/TC 34/SC 17 standards catalogue

Value for businesses

An effective food safety management system helps food businesses control hazards, strengthen customer confidence and competitiveness, and meet applicable supply requirements. Certification alone does not guarantee product safety or contract awards.