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30/12/2023

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FSSC 22000, or the Food Safety System Certification, is a comprehensive food safety management system standard developed for organizations in the food indust...

14/06/2023

What is the difference between HACCP plan and food safety plan on ISO 22000:2018 ?
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan and food safety plan are two related but distinct concepts in food safety management. Here is an explanation of the difference between the two:

HACCP Plan: HACCP is a food safety management system that is focused on identifying and controlling hazards that could affect the safety of food products. The HACCP plan is a preventive and science-based approach that involves identifying and analyzing potential hazards in the food production process, determining critical control points (CCPs) where the hazards can be controlled or eliminated, establishing critical limits for each CCP, monitoring and verifying the CCPs, and establishing corrective actions if the CCPs are not within the critical limits. HACCP is a mandatory requirement for food businesses in many countries and is often used in conjunction with ISO 22000:2018.

Food Safety Plan: ISO 22000:2018 is a food safety management system standard that provides a framework for managing food safety risks in the entire food supply chain. The food safety plan is a key element of the ISO 22000:2018 standard, which requires the establishment of a documented plan that describes the food safety management system and the food safety objectives of the organization. The food safety plan includes a hazard analysis, which is similar to the HACCP plan, but also includes other elements such as the identification of operational prerequisites programs (PRPs), the establishment of operational limits, and the establishment of a traceability system.

In summary, both HACCP plan and food safety plan are important tools for managing food safety risks, but they differ in their focus and scope. HACCP is a preventive and science-based approach that focuses on identifying and controlling hazards that could affect the safety of food products, while the food safety plan is a more comprehensive approach that includes a hazard analysis, establishment of PRPs, and a traceability system, among other elements.

14/06/2023

Clause 4.2 of ISO 22000:2018 requires organizations to identify and understand the needs and expectations of interested parties relevant to the food safety management system (FSMS).
This includes customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders who may have an impact on the organization's FSMS.

To implement this clause, the organization must:

1. Identify the interested parties related to the FSMS
2. Determine the needs and expectations of these interested parties
3.Make their needs and expectations available to relevant parties as appropriate

Mandatory documents: Non specified, however you need explain that how you document what you determine (e.g., interested parties, analysis of their needs & expectations and what is communication strategy to ensure their adequately informed of relevant matters related to the FSMS as per document control SOP (7.5.1.b)

Overall, the implementation of Clause 4.2 involves a thorough understanding of the interested parties, their needs and expectations, and the development of appropriate communication strategies to ensure that all relevant parties are informed of the organization's FSMS.

14/06/2023

Clause 4.1 Understanding the organization and its context of ISO 22000:2018 requires the organization to determine the external and internal issues that may impact the food safety management system (FSMS), Here is a summary of the clause, including the mandatory documents needed and implementation steps:

4.1 Understanding the organization and its context:
The organization must identify the internal and external factors that could impact the FSMS, including the organizational structure, culture, and resources for example organization could use SWOT which stands for (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) that influence to your organization internally and PESTLE analysis which stands for (Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal and Environmental factors) that influence an organization externally
Mandatory Documents: None specified, but remember that if you use brainstorming or what if or SWOT & PESTLE, any method used shall be documented according to the Document Control Procedure (clause 7.5.1.b)

Overall, implementing Clause 4.1 of ISO 22000:2018 requires organizations to analyze their internal and external issues, review this information and update it if needed.
Remember that the results of review and update needed to trend analysis to discuss during management review (clause 9.3.2 as one of input)

14/06/2023

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1- ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS, ISO 45001:2018 OH&S MS, ISO 22000:2018 FSMS, ISO 50001:2018 EnMS, ISO 210001:2018 EoMS, ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices - QMS, ISO 22301:2019 BcMS, ISO 20000-1:2018 SMS, ISO 41001:2018 FMS, ISO 55001:2014 AMS, and ISO 27001:2013 ISMS.

2- GFSI standards, including FSSC 22000 Food & Packaging, BRCGS for food safety, and GLOBAL G.A.P.
3- Supplier requirements SQMS, NSF, Mondelez, F2F, RBI Food Quality Systems, and FSMA.

14/06/2023

What is the Statement Of Applicability (SOA) on ISO 27001:2022?
The Statement of Applicability (SOA) goes hand in hand with the scope identification exercise. It is an important document that helps you look for the areas to be included in your ISMS and select the controls that you implement within your organization.
It is a mandatory document and it’s required to show the auditor or the certification body during the ISO 27001 certification.
It will act as a roadmap of your ISMS implementation and will ensure that your organization meets the standard criteria put forth by the international standard organization (ISO):-

SOA typically includes three main components:
The scope of the ISMS which define boundaries of the ISMS and specifies which parts of the organization, functions, and processes are covered by the ISMS.
The selected controls that the organization has selected to implement, based on the results of the risk assessment .
The justification for the selected controls and how they are expected to address the identified risks.

29/05/2023

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2- GFSI standards, including FSSC 22000 Food & Packaging, BRCGS for food safety, and GLOBAL G.A.P.

3- Supplier requirements SQMS, NSF, Mondelez, F2F, RBI Food Quality Systems, and FSMA.