subject: Steps Of Iso 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Certification [print this page] All the progressive units globally, which are in the food export market today, have adopted some system of obtaining the safe food product. The experience of other industries in USA, UK, GCC and Asia shows that extensive efforts on the part of each and every person in the food organisation are needed for upgrading the existing food safety management system to meet the requirements of ISO 22000.
The time required for installation of these systems in any company may vary depending upon their present status and work culture. An estimate of 4 to 8 months is required for a unit involving over 100 employees. The total cost of 3 to 10 laces is involved in installation of ISO22000 standard. The total cost involved consultancy body, fees of certifying body, resource requirement etc. depending on infrastructure available with the company establish system and complexity of work involved.
Following are the steps for ISO 22000 food safety management systems certification.
* Form a Team for Documentation and HAZARD Analysis.
* Carry out Hazard Analysis
* Prepare Documents and HACCP Plan of HACCP System.
* Implementation & Train All Personnel in the Use of Procedures & Formats.
* Train Internal Auditors.
* Assess the System Through First Internal Audit.
* Take Corrective Actions.
* Apply for Certification.
* Assess the System Through Second Round of Internal Audit.
* Avail Pre-Certification Audit of Certifying Body.
* Take Actions on Suggestions Given by Them.
The Process of ISO 22000 Document Approvals, Issue and Control: -
1.Prior to issuing the Document should be subjected to a final review by responsible individuals to assure clarity, accuracy, suitability and proper structure. The intended users may also have the opportunity to comment on the usability of the document. The release authorization, by the level of management responsible for complete implementation of the new document or its individual sections, should then be granted and incorporated in all copies.
2.The internal distribution of the document, whether in total or by section, should assure that all users have appropriate access. Proper distribution and control can be assured by numerical numbering of copies for recipients. Food Safety team leader assure individual familiarity with document content appropriate to each user within the organization.
3.A method of providing for the development, control and incorporation of change to the Document should be provided. This task should be assigned to an appropriate document control function. The same rules and procedures used in developing the basic document should apply to the processing of changes.
Steps to be Followed Initially To Implement ISO 22000 System
1.A "Food Safety Policy" should be first evolved by the Top management. He can take the help of senior managers.
2.Based on the company's Food Safety Policy, the broad objectives and activities for each department have to be decided and fitted into the relevant clauses. For this, the department heads should give draft write-up of the activities in their department. Then it should be meticulously scrutinized to ensure that the system is sufficient to achieve the company's objectives or benchmarks. The clauses applicable to each department of the company are identified.
3.Organisation chart should be chalked out and the responsibility and authority of each personnel mentioned in the organisation chart should be documented. Personnel authorized to take decisions must be included in the organisation chart. Preparation of the chart will help in identifying and documenting the responsibility for activities under each clause.
4.A suitable numbering system, department wise and clause wise should be decided which can be made applicable to the remaining tiers of documentation.
5.An appointment of Food safety team leader.
6.An appointment of Food safety team.
7.Training of the personal including Top management to workforce.
8.Hazard Analysis and HACCP Plan
9.Follow up of the same.
10.Follow up of the various clauses of standard and complies through various documented procedure and records.
11.Verification and analysis of system as per standard requirements and updating of system.
