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ISO 22000:2018 Certification — Food Safety Management System

ISO 22000:2018 integrates HACCP with ISO management system requirements covering the entire food chain from farm to fork. Required by international food buyers, organised retail chains, and hotel groups. TaxClue manages the complete FSMS certification.

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Service Overview

What is ISO 22000:2018?

ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It integrates HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles from Codex Alimentarius with ISO management system requirements, covering the entire food chain from farm to fork.

The 2018 version (current) uses the Annex SL high-level structure, introducing PRPs (Prerequisite Programs) and OPRPs (Operational PRPs) with a clearer hazard analysis framework. It demonstrates safe food handling, production, storage, and distribution to international buyers and regulators.

In India, ISO 22000 complements FSSAI licensing. Required by organised retail chains, hotel groups, food exporters, and institutional buyers. FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognised, built on ISO 22000) is also supported by TaxClue. Certificate valid 3 years with annual surveillance audits.

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FSSAI + ISO 22000 — Dual Compliance

TaxClue manages ISO 22000 alongside your FSSAI compliance for comprehensive food safety coverage in 60–90 days.

What’s Included
  • Food safety hazard analysis (bio, chemical, physical, allergen)
  • HACCP plan (CCPs, critical limits, monitoring)
  • PRPs and OPRPs documentation
  • Food safety policy and FSMS manual
  • Traceability system design
  • Monitoring and verification records
  • Internal audit & management review
  • Certification audit support (Stage 1 & 2)
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Why It Matters

Why ISO 22000:2018 is Important

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International Buyer Requirement

EU, US, Middle East food importers require ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 for supplier qualification. Mandatory for exports.

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Retail Chain Vendor Approval

BigBasket, Reliance Fresh, DMart, Walmart India require ISO 22000 for private label and supplier onboarding.

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Systematic Food Safety

HACCP-based approach identifies hazards before incidents — reduces recalls, liability, and FSS Act 2006 enforcement action.

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FSSAI Compliance Strength

Demonstrates the systematic food safety management approach recommended by FSSAI for Central Licence holders.

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Hotel & Institutional Supply

5-star hotels, hospital catering, airlines require ISO 22000 from food suppliers and catering contractors.

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Cold Chain Qualification

Refrigerated logistics for pharma, frozen food, and dairy require ISO 22000 for supply chain qualification.

Eligibility

Who Needs ISO 22000:2018?

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Food Manufacturers & Processors

Any company manufacturing or processing food products for retail, institutional, or export markets.

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Restaurants & Hotels

F&B operations for hotel groups, restaurant chains, and QSRs qualifying for institutional contracts.

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Food Importers & Exporters

Companies exporting spices, processed food, seafood, dairy, or packaged food internationally.

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Food Packaging Companies

Primary food contact packaging manufacturers — required for major food brand vendor approval.

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Cold Chain Logistics

Refrigerated transport and cold storage in food, dairy, pharma, and frozen food supply chains.

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Food Ingredient Suppliers

Spice manufacturers, flavour companies, food additive suppliers — required by food MNCs for ingredient qualification.

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Certification Process

ISO 22000:2018 Certification in 5 Steps

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Gap Analysis

TaxClue reviews current food safety practices against ISO 22000:2018 — identifies HACCP and PRP gaps

Day 1–7
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Hazard Analysis & HACCP

Food safety team formed, all hazards analysed, HACCP plan with CCPs and critical limits developed

Day 7–30
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FSMS Documentation

PRPs, OPRPs, food safety manual, traceability procedures, recall and withdrawal plans prepared

Day 30–60
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Internal Audit & Review

Internal FSMS audit conducted, non-conformities resolved, management review minutes prepared

Day 55–65
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Certification Audit

Stage 1 + Stage 2 by NABCB-accredited CB — ISO 22000 certificate issued on passing

Day 65–90
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Comparison

ISO 22000 — TaxClue vs Others

Parameter✓ TaxClue✗ Others
HACCP PlanProduct-specific, from scratchGeneric templates not customised
PRP DocumentationComplete GMP/GHP/pest control proceduresOften missing or incomplete
FSSAI IntegrationAligned with existing FSSAI complianceTreated separately — duplication
FSSC 22000 AdviceGuidance on right standard for buyersTypically one option only
Timeline60–90 days committedOften 4–6 months with delays
Audit SupportPresent during Stage 1 & 2 auditsClient manages CB independently
Compliance Calendar

ISO 22000 Certificate — 3-Year Cycle

Year 0
Initial CertificationStage 1 + Stage 2 — 3-year ISO 22000 certificate issuedOne-time
Year 1
1st Surveillance AuditHACCP records, PRP effectiveness, food safety objectives reviewedAnnual
Year 2
2nd Surveillance AuditCorrective actions verified, traceability tested, objectives progress reviewedAnnual
Year 3
Recertification AuditFull FSMS recertification — renew for another 3 yearsEvery 3 years
Ongoing
Internal FSMS AuditsAnnual internal audit required — TaxClue manages all activitiesAnnual
Risk Assessment

Food Safety Non-Compliance — Consequences

RiskConsequence
Food safety incident / recallFSSAI show-cause + product recall costs + reputational damage.
No traceability systemCannot comply with FSSAI recall mandate — licence suspension risk.
Export rejectionEU/US import alert if HACCP inadequate — shipment detention, trade ban.
Retail chain delistingRemoved from BigBasket, DMart, Reliance vendor list without certification.
Certificate lapseCB suspension — must re-audit. Buyers notified of lapsed status.
Allergen management failureCriminal liability and mandatory product recall under FSS Act 2006.
Food Safety Risk Index
Food safety incident
Critical
Export rejection
High
Retail delisting
High
FSSAI enforcement
Medium
Why TaxClue

Why 5,000+ Businesses Trust Us

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HACCP Specialists

Dedicated food safety consultants with HACCP expertise across food manufacturing, processing, catering, and cold chain.

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Product-Specific HACCP Plans

HACCP plans developed for your specific products — not generic templates. All hazard categories including allergens.

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FSSAI + ISO 22000 Integration

Align ISO 22000 with existing FSSAI compliance — no duplication, comprehensive food safety coverage.

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FSSC 22000 Pathway Advice

Expert guidance on whether ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 (GFSI-recognised) best meets your buyer and export requirements.

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100% Online

FSMS documentation, hazard analysis, and audit preparation all managed online. Zero office visits.

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₹0 Hidden Charges

Fixed transparent professional fee. CB audit fees at actuals. No surprises at any stage.

Latest Updates

ISO 22000 — Regulatory Updates 2025

  • 2025ISO 22000:2018 remains current — no major revision expected before 2028. All existing certifications fully valid.
  • 2024–25FSSC 22000 v6 transition — companies certified to v5 must transition to v6 by April 2025. TaxClue manages transition gap assessments and upgrades.
  • 2024FSSAI Schedule 4 update — stricter GMP and traceability requirements for Central Licence holders. ISO 22000 directly addresses all updated requirements.
  • 2024Allergen labelling update — FSSAI updated allergen requirements. ISO 22000 HACCP must include allergen hazard analysis — TaxClue ensures alignment.
  • OngoingExport market requirements — EU, US, UAE, Saudi Arabia food import requirements increasingly specify ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 for Indian suppliers.
  • OngoingDigital traceability — FSSAI Food Safety Connect requires digital food safety records. ISO 22000 traceability systems directly support this requirement.
Success Stories

Real Clients. Real Results.

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Seafood Exporter · Kochi

UAE Export Qualification

Seafood processor required ISO 22000 for UAE ESMA qualification. TaxClue developed HACCP for 8 product lines and certified in 80 days. UAE export approved.

80 daysCertified
UAEApproved
8 productsHACCP plans
✓ Certified · Export Qualified
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Bakery Manufacturer · Pune

Retail Chain Vendor Approval

Bakery required ISO 22000 for BigBasket private label. TaxClue certified in 68 days including allergen management documentation. Vendor approved, supply contract signed.

68 daysCertified
BigBasketApproved
AllergenDocumented
✓ Certified · Retail Chain Approved
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Catering Company · Bengaluru

Hospital Contract Won

Institutional caterer required ISO 22000 for hospital group tender. TaxClue certified food service operations in 60 days. Hospital contract worth ₹2.4 crore secured.

60 daysCertified
₹2.4 CrContract
HospitalApproved
✓ Certified · Hospital Contract Won
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Pre-formatted HACCP template with examples for food manufacturing, catering, and cold chain operations.