In our new facility we are implementing ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015. The audit will be performed in the fall of 2018 by Bureau Veritas Certification.
Quality is the foundation upon which our business stands. The implementation of ISO-accredited systems, coupled with our rigorous and uncompromising attention to Lean Six Sigma manufacturing practices, ensures our clients receive the best products available at a price that suits their budget.
ISO 22000 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS). It outlines how an organization can demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards to ensure food is safe for consumption.
The overall aim of ISO 22000 is to harmonize food safety management requirements on a global level for organizations within the food chain.
ISO 22000 is a global FSMS standard for the entire food supply chain, encompassing everything from growers and producers to processors, packaging, transportation, and points of sale. The standard also extends to include suppliers of non-food products and services, such as cleaning and equipment manufacturers. It can be implemented by organizations of any size.
ISO 22000 specifies the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) that involves interactive communication, system management, and prerequisite programs.
The standard focuses on supply chain assurance, including management system principles, and aligns with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles of Codex Alimentarius, a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations related to food, food production, and food safety.
ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system.
This standard is based on several quality management principles, including a strong customer focus, the motivation and involvement of top management, a process approach, and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers receive consistent, high-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.
The seven quality management principles are:
QMP 1 – Customer focus
QMP 2 – Leadership
QMP 3 – Engagement of People
QMP 4 – Process Approach
QMP 5 – Improvement
QMP 6 – Evidence-based decision making
QMP 7 – Relationship management