ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
TQS conducts certification audits to evaluate your Food Safety Management System against HACCP principles, prerequisite programmes, and communication requirements across the entire food chain.
What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It applies to every organisation in the food chain -- from primary producers and processors to transport, storage, retail, and food-service operators -- regardless of size or complexity.
The standard brings together four key elements: interactive communication between all parties in the food chain, system management aligned with ISO high-level structure, prerequisite programmes tailored to each operation, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
TQS conducts audits against ISO 22000 to evaluate whether your FSMS meets these requirements in practice. Our auditors assess hazard analysis, control measures, and food safety procedures across your operations. Working with ASCB, EIAC and IAF, with certificates issued by QRS, TQS brings 25+ years of audit experience to the food sector.
Key Facts
Why Pursue ISO 22000 Certification?
Passing an independent audit and earning an ISO 22000 certificate protects consumers, satisfies regulators, and unlocks market opportunities across the global food industry.
Our auditors evaluate whether your organisation has established a disciplined, HACCP-driven approach to identifying, evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards at every stage
A TQS-audited certificate grants internationally recognised proof of food safety, opening doors to export markets and major retail supply chains
The audit verifies that interactive communication between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and regulators is in place for faster hazard response
Our auditors confirm that prerequisite programmes are effectively integrated with the HACCP plan, delivering layered protection against contamination
Certification through an independent TQS audit demonstrates regulatory alignment, reducing the risk of costly recalls and enforcement actions
Elevates consumer confidence and brand reputation through independently audited food safety assurance verified by qualified TQS auditors
Who Should Consider an ISO 22000 Audit?
TQS conducts audits for every link in the food chain -- from agricultural producers to retailers and food-service operators seeking certified food safety status.
Food Manufacturers
Processing plants, packaging operations, bakeries, and food production facilities of every scale -- audited by TQS for FSMS conformity
Logistics & Retail
Cold-chain transport companies, warehouse operators, supermarkets, and catering businesses whose food safety controls our auditors evaluate
Agriculture & Primary Producers
Farms, fisheries, dairies, and other primary producers at the start of the food supply chain -- audited against ISO 22000 requirements
The TQS Audit Process
TQS conducts audits through a structured, three-stage process designed to be thorough yet efficient.
Apply
Submit your application. Our audit team reviews your FSMS documentation, HACCP plan, and prerequisite programmes to plan the audit.
Audit
TQS auditors conduct Stage 1 (documentation review) and Stage 2 (on-site assessment) to evaluate whether your food safety controls conform to ISO 22000 requirements.
Certify
Following a successful audit, your ISO 22000 certificate is issued by QRS. TQS conducts annual surveillance audits to maintain your certified status.
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