What is BS ISO 22002-7:2025 - Retail and wholesale about?
BS ISO 22002-7:2025 defines prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for the retail and wholesale sectors, supporting safe handling, display, storage, and distribution of food.
This document replaces the earlier Publicly Available Specification (BSI PAS 221:2013).
Who is BS ISO 22002-7:2025 - Retail and wholesale for?
BS ISO 22002-7:2025 is applicable to all supermarkets, wholesalers, food banks, and other retail or wholesale operations.
What does BS ISO 22002-7:2025 - Retail and wholesale cover?
This standard covers:
- Contamination prevention (microbiological, allergen, chemical, physical).
- Rework handling and traceability.
- Storage and display conditions (temperature, shelf life management).
- Food defence and fraud prevention.
- Employee training and hygiene practices.
Why should you use BS ISO 22002-7:2025 - Retail and wholesale?
This standard is beneficial because it:
- Provides sector-specific guidance for consumer-facing businesses.
- Strengthens consumer protection through robust hygiene and traceability measures.
- Aligns with ISO 22000 to support certification with an accredited third-party body.