Every year, millions of people get sick from food that wasn't handled or processed safely — and most of it could've been prevented. That's where ISO 22000 steps in. It's the global standard that helps food businesses find risks before they become headlines. In this article, we'll break down the most common causes of foodborne illness and show how I...

According to the World Economic Forum, climate-related disasters have caused over $3.6 trillion in damage since 2000. And without urgent action Global GDP could drop by up to 22% by 2100. Those numbers hit hard — and so do the images.Think Soluthern California wildfires in early 2025 – $250 billion gone, 40,000 acres destroyed. Or the 2020 flo...

Thinking about implementing ISO 22000? You're about to take a major step towards stronger food safety, smoother operations, and global credibility. But here's the truth: while ISO 22000 certification can be a game-changer, the road to getting there is often littered with hidden pitfalls that catch even experienced businesses off guard. From overloo...

Thinking about getting ISO 22000 certified? Smart move. ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), helping businesses ensure product safety, meet regulatory requirements, and access larger (and more lucrative!) contracts. If you're wondering where to start, this beginner-friendly guide gives you a simple...

Most businesses these days have a crisis management plan or business continuity plan, because it's good business or perhaps the insurance company said so! They are there to ensure your team understand what to do in an emergency, how it's going to affect the business, who to contact and what plans you have in place to minimise the impact. But does y...

On the fence about implementing ISO22000 for Food Safety? Let's be honest, no one dreams of running a food business or becoming a supplier in the food industry that ends up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons (think, food recalls and food poisoning scandals). It doesn't matter if you're whipping up gourmet snacks, bottling sauces, or process...

Food fraud is a real problem for us all, both manufacturers and consumers. Swapping out raw materials for cheaper alternatives or just out and out contaminating them is a serious issue and businesses need to take steps to counter any of this, so where do you start? Risk Assessments! Carrying out a VACCP/TACCP risk assessment is definitely best prac...

Understanding and documenting business risks is something that many just fail to do. They view them as a thing "only big businesses do" or a "corporate thing" but that's not the case. Managing business risks is an important step for any business, no matter how big or small, to consider all the risks to them keeping the doors open. This is a re...

Clause 4.2 – Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties - is an important one and sets up your system information going forward. The details of your interested parties can drive everything from improvement to guiding management of change. While Clause 4.1 Understanding the organisation and its context is technically first, 4.2 g...

Climate change is a hot topic everywhere these days, and ISO is no exception. Its Climate Action Amendment has been added as a requirement in all management standards, regarding both risk assessment and stakeholder needs. This means it affects 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000 and 50001. Or in plain English, the standards for Quality, Environmental,...

Food fraud has been around a long time and is generally considered as "intentionally causing a mismatch between product claims and product characteristics" (everyone has their own definition!). For FSSC certification, Clause 2.5.4 calls for a Food Fraud Mitigation assessment and plan on how to minimize the risks, for very valid reasons. Sellers try...

We've posted previously about the frustration of badly managed change in a business, but what makes a truly useful change management system? Small teams can manage change reasonably simply, but once you start growing into multiple departments with multiple staff, it can be very hard to always get those needed in a room together to hash out every ch...

We've all been told that checklists are the answer!... tick this and your quality will be great, but have you checked in with your team? Are they sick of ticking boxes? Are you really sure your quality checks achieve what you need them to? Maybe it's time to reinvent your quality control system and fix up your check process to make it mor...

Ever wondered how you as food manufacturers or food retailers can ensure that every product you produce or sell is not only tasty, but also safe to eat? One of the key areas is supplier management. Let's have a nosy into what goes on to guarantee food safety for the consumer. 1. Choose Your Suppliers Wisely: It all starts with selecting suppliers y...