ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management Systems — Requirements for Organizations Across the Food Supply Chain

What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 is a globally recognized standard that ensures food safety throughout every stage of the food supply chain. Medral Global applies this standard across its food-related operations—from farming and processing to packaging, transportation, and retail. The standard provides a comprehensive framework for developing an effective Food Safety Management System (FSMS) that guarantees the safety of food products for consumers.

Key components of ISO 22000 include:

• Interactive Communication: Promotes effective information exchange among all stakeholders in the food chain regarding food safety risks and control measures.
• System Management: Establishes a structured management system to monitor and maintain compliance with food safety requirements.
• Prerequisite Programs (PRPs): Defines basic hygiene practices and conditions essential to preventing food contamination.
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Implements a systematic approach to identify and control food safety hazards at critical points in the production process.

Why ISO 22000 Matters for Medral Global

ISO 22000 enables Medral Global to rigorously identify and control food safety risks, ensuring safe products from production to consumption. This is vital for protecting public health and preventing foodborne illnesses.

Key Advantages for Medral Global

• Assurance of Food Safety: Guarantees comprehensive hazard control throughout the food chain, safeguarding consumers.
• Compliance with Regulations: Helps meet global and local food safety regulations, supporting Medral Global’s legal and regulatory obligations.
• Expanded Market Opportunities: Certification enables access to new markets and partnerships by meeting retailer and manufacturer requirements.
• Customer Confidence: Demonstrates Medral Global’s commitment to upholding high food safety standards, fostering greater customer trust and loyalty.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlines processes, minimizes waste, and optimizes resource use, delivering cost savings and productivity gains.

Benefits of ISO 22000 Certification for Medral Global

• Stronger Customer Trust: Adherence to ISO 22000 reinforces Medral Global’s reputation for safe, quality food products.
• Effective Quality Control: Incorporates HACCP and PRPs to ensure consistent product safety and quality.
• Cost Reduction and Productivity: Reduces recalls and waste, improving operational efficiency and profitability.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Encourages ongoing updates to food safety practices to meet evolving challenges and regulations.
• Regulatory Synergy: Complements other industry standards such as ISO 13485 and CDSCO requirements, especially relevant for medical device and IVD sectors.
• Enhanced Risk Management: Supports thorough hazard identification and control, critical for food-related components in medical devices.
• Improved Supplier Relations: Fosters better collaboration with suppliers to maintain high safety standards across the supply chain.
• Global Recognition: The certification enhances Medral Global’s credibility worldwide, supporting international business expansion.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Ensures detailed record-keeping for traceability and accountability in food safety management.
• Support for IVD Compliance: Facilitates adherence to food safety and regulatory standards specific to In Vitro Diagnostic products when applicable.

ISO 22000:2018 is a vital certification for Medral Global, providing a strong foundation for managing food safety risks, improving operational performance, building customer trust, and opening doors to global markets.