ISO 22002

ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 is a technical specification designed to support the implementation of ISO 22000:2018, specifically for food manufacturing organizations. This standard provides clear requirements for establishing Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) that ensure food is produced in a hygienic environment, minimizing food safety hazards.

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What is ISO 22002?

ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 is an international technical specification that outlines specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) required for food safety in food manufacturing. It complements ISO 22000 by focusing on operational conditions necessary for the production and handling of safe food, such as:

  1. Construction and layout of buildings
  2. Utilities management (e.g., air, water, energy)
  3. Waste disposal
  4. Equipment suitability and cleaning
  5. Prevention of cross-contamination
  6. Pest control
  7. Personnel hygiene and training

This standard forms a crucial part of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and is often a requirement in FSSC 22000 certification schemes.

Why is ISO 22002 important?

As global food safety expectations grow stricter, businesses must go beyond ISO 22000 and demonstrate compliance with technical food hygiene practices. ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 helps food processing organizations meet supply chain demands and regulatory requirements.

Adopting this standard ensures the company’s manufacturing environment supports the production of safe and quality food—giving confidence to clients, regulatory bodies, and consumers alike.

What are the benefits of ISO 22002?

  1. Establishes a solid foundation of hygienic practices for food manufacturing
  2. Addresses site-specific risks and operational controls
  3. Aligns with GFSI-benchmarked schemes (e.g., FSSC 22000)
  4. Reduces likelihood of food recalls, contamination, and regulatory violations
  5. Enhances auditor confidence during ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 certification
  6. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement in food safety
  7. Strengthens brand credibility and consumer trust

What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 22002?

Implementing and certifying ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 with Quality Asia Certification provides tangible advantages:

✅ Improved Risk Management: Identifies and controls contamination sources and other food safety risks

✅ Compliance with Global Buyers: Meets food safety requirements demanded by international retailers and importers

✅ Boosted Market Access: Opens up opportunities in export markets and global retail chains

✅ Integration with ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000: Easily integrates with broader food safety management systems

✅ Operational Efficiency: Streamlines hygiene-related processes and improves staff accountability

✅ Consumer Confidence: Builds a safety-driven image that enhances brand loyalty


Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.

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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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