What is BS ISO 22002-100:2025 - Requirements for the food, feed and packaging supply chain about?
BS ISO 22002-100:2025 provides the core requirements for prerequisite programmes (PRPs) that underpin food safety management systems. It serves as a foundational standard within the BS ISO 22002 series, offering universal guidance across the food, feed, and packaging sectors.
Who is BS ISO 22002-100:2025 -Requirements for the food, feed and packaging supply chain for?
This standard applies to all organizations in the food value chain, including producers, processors, packaging manufacturers, distributors, and logistics operators. It is particularly valuable for companies operating across multiple sectors, as it unifies prerequisite programmes (PRP) requirements.
What does BS ISO 22002-100:2025 - Requirements for the food, feed and packaging supply chain cover?
The main components addressed in the standard are:
- Construction and layout of buildings: Ensures facilities are designed to prevent contamination.
- Utilities: Covers water, air, lighting, and gases used in production.
- Pest control: Establishes monitoring and eradication protocols.
- Waste and recycling management: Promotes safe disposal and reuse practices.
- Equipment maintenance: Ensures machinery is suitable and well-maintained.
- Supplier and material management: Sets criteria for selecting and monitoring suppliers.
- Storage and transport: Addresses hygiene and safety during warehousing and distribution.
- Contamination prevention: Includes physical, chemical, and biological controls.
- Cleaning and disinfection: Specifies cleaning agents and schedules.
- Personal hygiene and employee facilities: Covers workwear, health status, and behavior.
- Food defence and fraud prevention: Provides strategies to protect against intentional harm and deception.
- Annexes also provide practical examples of food defence measures (Annex A) and fraud mitigation strategies (Annex B).
Why should you use BS ISO 22002-100:2025 - Requirements for the food, feed and packaging supply chain?
- Ensures consistency across sectors, reducing duplication for multi-site operators.
- Aligns seamlessly with ISO 22000 requirements for food safety management.
- Provides a certifiable foundation for organizations seeking international recognition.
- Strengthens resilience against both unintentional hazards and intentional threats.