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Difference between HACCP and ISO 22000
If you are a company operating in the food industry, you are required by law to comply with established hygiene regulations in accordance with HACCP guidelines. A food company must systematically look for critical points that affect the safety of food and beverage products that are handled by the company. All possible risks and associated risk management measures must be described in a HACCP plan.
ISO 22000 has been the standard for food safety since 2005 and is based on HACCP guidelines. It is a globally accepted standard that forms the basis for an internationally valid ISO food safety certificate and which is aimed at the entire agri-food chain. ISO 22000 applies to primary production companies, to retailers and to supply companies operating in the packaging and detergent industry, amongst others.
Difference between HACCP and ISO 22000
Whereas HACCP is focused purely on food safety, ISO goes further. ISO also looks at business processes and structures. ISO certification is independent, which means that an organization can decide for itself. It is expected that many companies will convert their HACCP certificate into a certificate based on ISO 22000 in the near future.
Achieving ISO 22000 is not mandatory, but it is a worldwide standard from which a great deal of status and reliability can be derived. ISO 22000 is based on the HACCP guidelines.
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