ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Certification Malaysia
The global benchmark for Food Safety Management Systems. ISO 22000 integrates HACCP principles with management system requirements to ensure food safety throughout the supply chain — from raw material suppliers to end consumers.
What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It provides a comprehensive framework combining the HACCP food safety principles with ISO management system elements — delivering food safety assurance that is both scientifically rigorous and operationally robust.
The standard applies to all organisations in the food chain — from primary producers, food manufacturers and processors, to packagers, distributors, retailers, and food service providers. It requires a Food Safety Team, hazard analysis, HACCP plan, prerequisite programmes (PRPs), and a management system for continual improvement.
ISO 22000:2018 is built on the same High Level Structure as other ISO standards, and is the foundation for FSSC 22000 — the scheme recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and required by major international food retailers.
Free ConsultationBenefits of ISO 22000:2018 Certification
Real business advantages that go well beyond the certificate on the wall.
Meet export and retailer requirements
ISO 22000 is required or preferred by major international food buyers, supermarket chains, and export markets. Certification demonstrates your food safety credentials to customers at home and abroad.
Comply with Malaysian food safety regulations
ISO 22000 supports compliance with the Food Act 1983, Food Hygiene Regulations 2009, and Malaysia's food safety requirements for manufacturers, processors, and exporters.
Prevent food safety incidents
Systematic HACCP-based hazard analysis and critical control point management prevents food safety incidents before they occur — protecting consumers and your brand.
Strengthen your supply chain
ISO 22000 requires management of food safety hazards throughout the supply chain, helping you select safer suppliers and build buyer confidence in your products.
Enhance brand and market reputation
Food safety certification builds trust with consumers, retail buyers, and food service operators — differentiating your brand in an increasingly safety-conscious market.
Foundation for FSSC 22000
ISO 22000 is the core of FSSC 22000, the GFSI-recognised scheme required by leading international retailers. Starting with ISO 22000 provides a clear pathway to FSSC 22000.
The ISO 22000:2018 Certification Process
A structured, proven path from gap analysis to your certificate — with Cari Consultancy alongside you at every step.
We assess your current food safety practices, prerequisite programmes, HACCP status, and legal compliance.
We develop or review your HACCP plan — hazard analysis, CCPs, critical limits, monitoring and corrective action procedures.
Full Food Safety Management System documentation including Food Safety Policy, PRPs, operational procedures, and records.
Food Safety Team training, staff awareness, and internal auditor development. Implementation support across all shifts and departments.
Full support through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with SIRIM, SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV SÜD, BSI, or your chosen body.
Challenges We Help You Overcome
Every organisation faces obstacles during ISO 22000:2018 implementation. Here is how Cari Consultancy addresses the most common ones.
Many organisations have HACCP documentation but lack scientific rigour. We conduct a systematic hazard analysis ensuring every significant hazard is identified and controlled.
PRPs — cleaning, pest control, allergen management, personal hygiene — must be documented, monitored, and verified. We build PRP systems that are practical and audit-ready.
Food operations run continuously across multiple shifts. We design systems that work in the real operational environment — not just on paper.
ISO 22000 requires verification of food safety across your supply chain. We help you develop supplier approval processes and approved supplier lists.
ISO 22000:2018 FAQs
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety methodology focused on identifying and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards. ISO 22000 is a management system standard that incorporates HACCP along with management system elements like planning, communication, internal audits, and continual improvement.
ISO 22000 is an ISO standard. FSSC 22000 is a certification scheme built on ISO 22000 plus additional sector-specific prerequisite requirements. FSSC 22000 is recognised by GFSI and is often required by major international retailers. Cari can help you decide which is right for your markets.
ISO 22000 is relevant for any organisation in the Malaysian food chain — food manufacturers, processors, packers, cold chain operators, food importers and exporters, food service operators, and ingredient suppliers. It is often required for export to international markets.
Typically 6–9 months for most Malaysian food businesses with Cari Consultancy's programme. Organisations with existing HACCP documentation may achieve certification faster.
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