{"id":1097,"date":"2024-01-24T23:54:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T20:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/iso\/22000\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:12:13","slug":"22000","status":"publish","type":"iso","link":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/en\/iso\/22000\/","title":{"rendered":"Food safety management systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\">ISO 22000 Certification: Food Safety Management System<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The ISO 22000 certificate is an international standard that confirms the compliance of a food safety management system (FSMS) with quality and safety requirements at all stages of production and supply. The document is necessary for enterprises operating in the food industry and striving to ensure high product quality and compliance with international standards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obtaining ISO 22000 in Ukraine allows increasing the competitiveness of the enterprise both in the domestic and foreign markets. This is especially important for companies wishing to export their products or cooperate with international partners. ISO 22000 certification is a prerequisite for many large retail chains and suppliers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ISO 22000 is based on the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). It confirms that your enterprise effectively controls all risks associated with food safety, reducing the possibility of hazardous substances entering the end consumer.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">List of Required Documents<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For successful ISO 22000 certification, it is necessary to prepare a specific package of documents. First of all, it is necessary to provide the company&#8217;s statutory documents confirming its activities. In addition, it is important to have documentation related to the food safety management system, including procedural instructions and control protocols.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>The following are also required for certification:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>internal documentation of the HACCP system, which describes food safety measures;<\/li>\n<li>protocols and acts of inspections and audits of the FSMS, including the results of monitoring and control;<\/li>\n<li>contracts with suppliers and partners confirming compliance with safety requirements at all stages of production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The availability of complete documentation is a key condition for successfully obtaining food quality certification. It is also important to prepare a plan of corrective actions in case the auditor identifies non-conformities during the audit.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Benefits of Having an ISO 22000 Certificate<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Obtaining a HACCP certificate has numerous benefits for both enterprises and consumers. One of them is increasing the level of trust in the products. In addition, they indicate that your enterprise adheres to the strictest international safety standards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Benefits of ISO 22000 in Ukraine:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Increasing product safety for consumers.<\/li>\n<li>Reducing risks associated with non-compliance with quality standards.<\/li>\n<li>Possibility of free export of goods to the markets of Europe and other countries where the requirements for food safety are very high.<\/li>\n<li>Improving the company&#8217;s image among partners and customers, which leads to increased sales.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Certification of food products in Ukraine according to DSTU ISO 22000 is also an effective tool for increasing the productivity of the enterprise. Thanks to the management system, you will be able to better control production processes, reducing the likelihood of problems with product quality.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Terms of Validity of the ISO 22000 Standard<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The product quality certificate is issued for three years. During this period, the enterprise must undergo annual audits to confirm compliance with the requirements of the standard. This makes it possible to regularly check whether the company adheres to all the rules and whether the food safety management system is working effectively.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After the expiration of the three-year term, it is necessary to undergo a re-audit to extend the validity of the regulatory document. This ensures that the company&#8217;s policy and production are constantly updated and meet modern requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Procedure for Obtaining an ISO 22000 Certificate<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The process of obtaining a certificate of conformity includes several stages. First, you need to submit an application for verification, after which the specialists of the certification body assess the enterprise&#8217;s readiness to undergo an audit.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The next stage is an audit of the food safety management system. Auditors check documents, production processes, and control measures. If they find non-conformities, the company is given time to eliminate them.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After successfully passing the audit, the enterprise receives an assessment confirming the compliance of the management system with international standards. Certification of food products in Ukraine is carried out in accordance with DSTU ISO 22000, which guarantees its high quality and safety for consumers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can obtain a quality certificate for food products through a certification body that is accredited to conduct such audits. The Factum Conformity Assessment Center will help you quickly and without unnecessary difficulties to go through all stages of verification and obtain the necessary certificate for your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1097","iso","type-iso","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iso\/1097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/iso"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/iso"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/factumcentr.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}