Food safety certification that opens global doors
ISO 22000:2018 is the internationally recognised Food Safety Management System standard. Get certified online with SSATAX India's compliance partner for manufacturers, exporters, and food businesses building trust that travels.
What is ISO 22000:2018
A passport for food safety, recognised from your factory floor to the export dock.
ISO 22000:2018 outlines the requirements for any organisation in the food chain farms, processors, packers, distributors, retailers to manage food safety hazards systematically. It merges HACCP principles with full management-system discipline, so safety isn't a one-time inspection but a built-in habit.
Whether you ship to a local retailer or an importer in Dubai, ISO 22000:2018 tells every buyer the same thing without translation: this product was handled safely, every step of the way.
Who this standard is built for
- Food processors & manufacturers
- Dairy, meat, poultry & seafood units
- Packaging & labelling companies
- Cold-chain, logistics & transport providers
- Catering, hotels & restaurants
- Retail chains & food distributors
Effective 2026
What's changed in ISO 22000:2018 compliance this year
Food safety regulation in India is tightening every cycle. Here's what businesses need to act on before it costs them an export order or a license renewal.
CLAUSE 6.1
Risk-based thinking now requires documented risk & opportunity assessment across the entire food chain, not just at the HACCP level.
ISO/TS 22002
Sector-specific Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) are now mandatory annexes for manufacturing, catering, packaging and transport businesses
FOSCOS
FSSAI's enhanced compliance system increasingly favours ISO 22000-certified units for license renewals, star ratings, and export NOCs.
AUDITS
Certification bodies now run more frequent unannounced surveillance audits continuous compliance is no longer optional.
DIGITAL RECORDS
HACCP logs, supplier audits and traceability records are increasingly expected in cloud/digital format for faster verification.
EXPORT MARKETS
EU, US FDA/FSMA, UAE and GCC import rules for 2026 increasingly require ISO 22000 or an equivalent GFSI scheme as a precondition.
Why Certify
Key Benefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification
ISO 22000:2018 certification helps food businesses strengthen food safety systems, improve regulatory compliance, build customer trust, and expand into domestic and international markets.
Enhanced Food Safety
Identifies, controls, and reduces food safety hazards before products reach consumers.
Core BenefitGlobal Market Access
Preferred or mandatory for exports to EU, USA, GCC, ASEAN, and other international markets.
Export AdvantageRegulatory Compliance
Supports compliance with food safety regulations and strengthens FSSAI credibility.
Compliance BenefitProcess Integration
Integrates effectively with HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and other management systems.
Operational EfficiencyBusiness Growth
Creates opportunities for exports, retail partnerships, distributors, and new markets.
Growth DriverCustomer Confidence
Builds trust among consumers, retailers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Trust BuilderTender Eligibility
Helps qualify for government and corporate tenders requiring food safety certification.
Business OpportunityFewer Product Recalls
Reduces recall risks, legal disputes, customer complaints, and reputational damage.
Risk ReductionClear the confusion
ISO 22000:2018 vs other certifications & licenses in India
"I already have FSSAI do I need ISO 22000 too?" Here's exactly how each one is different, and where they overlap.
| Certification | Status | Scope | Issued By | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSSAI License | Mandatory | Basic legal food safety compliance | FSSAI (Govt. of India) | Every food business operator in India |
| ISO 22000:2018 | Voluntary | Complete FSMS across the whole supply chain | Accredited certification bodies (Int'l) | Exporters, manufacturers, large brands, B2B suppliers |
| HACCP | Voluntary | Critical Control Points only | Accredited certification bodies | Hazard-specific process control |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Voluntary | General Quality Management (not food-specific) | Accredited certification bodies | Any industry improving overall process quality |
| WHO-GMP | Mandatory (pharma) | Good Manufacturing Practices | State Drug Authorities | Pharma, nutraceutical & cosmetic units |
| Halal Certification | Voluntary | Compliance with Islamic dietary law | Halal certification bodies | Exporters to Middle East / Islamic markets |
| Agmark | Voluntary | Quality grading of agri produce | Directorate of Marketing & Inspection | Agricultural commodity traders |
Before you apply
Documents required
Business Registration Certificate
GST Registration Certificate
FSSAI License
Food Safety Policy
Process Flowcharts & SOPs
HACCP Hazard Analysis
Audit & Review Records
Training & Hygiene Records
How it works
Registration process 7 steps with SSATAX
Free consultation & eligibility check
Our experts understand your business model and certification goals at no cost.
Gap analysis
We audit your current processes against ISO 22000:2018 requirements and flag the gaps.
Documentation support
We prepare your FSMS manual, HACCP plan, SOPs and policy documents zero paperwork stress.
Implementation assistance
We help implement the FSMS on the ground training your team and fixing process gaps.
Internal audit & mock assessment
A pre-certification audit ensures you pass the real one on the first attempt.
Certification audit coordination
We coordinate directly with the accredited body, schedule your audit, and represent you.
Certificate issuance
You receive your official ISO 22000:2018 certificate valid for 3 years.
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