Hi C_Custer,
Not ideal, I would think there is limited value to ISO 22000 certification for a Broker, certainly the requirements of the standard don’t fit well with the nature of that business.
ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems — Requirements for any organization in the food chain 1 Scope describes more typical food sector categories/scopes:
Organizations that are directly or indirectly involved include, but are not limited to, feed producers, animal food producers, harvesters of wild plants and animals, farmers, producers of ingredients, food manufacturers, retailers, and organizations providing food services, catering services, cleaning and sanitation services, transportation, storage and distribution services, suppliers of equipment, cleaning and disinfectants, packaging materials and other food contact materials.
The one thing I will say is that the scope of ISO 22000 includes the following so you should probably look to address your concerns with the contractual arrangements your purchasing department agree with the Broker.
This document specifies requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS) to enable an organization that is directly or indirectly involved in the food chain:
c) to evaluate and assess mutually agreed customer food safety requirements and to demonstrate conformity with them;
Kind regards,
Tony
Edited by Tony-C, 20 December 2023 - 05:04 AM.
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