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...

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...

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...

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...