How often we should review the quality related documents as per ISO 22000:2005? is there any clauses which declares the frequency of document review even though if there no changes on documents?
Hi Dambar,
The frequency should be defined in your procedure.
ISO 22000 Clause 4.2.2 Control of documents gives the requirements for documentation and it stipulates that a review is required without specifying a timescale.
A documented procedure shall be established to define the controls needed
b) to review and update documents as necessary, and re-approve documents,
ISO 22000 Clause 8.4.2 Evaluation of individual verification results requires review in the event of none conformity:
The food safety team shall systematically evaluate the individual results of planned verification (see 7.8).
If verification does not demonstrate conformity with the planned arrangements, the organization shall take action to achieve the required conformity. Such action shall include, but is not limited to, review of....procedures, PRP's .etc
I don't believe that ISO 22000 Clause 8.4.3 Analysis of results of verification activities covers this specifically:
The food safety team shall analyse the results of verification activities, including the results of the internal audits (see 8.4.1) and external audits.
My view is the requirement for review when no changes are required is ambiguous and the requirement is for it to be defined in your procedure. Having said that I would review annually.
Regards,
Tony