Will USDA/FSIS & FDA be requiring ISO 22000 Certification?
Started by Simon, Apr 01 2008 02:30 PM
Far be it from me to start an uncorroborated rumour…but…I heard an interesting rumour that the US Food Regulatory agencies are investigating ISO 22000 Certification as a prerequisite for FDA registration.
Shifting the onus onto the private sector would appear to make perfect sense, as it would allow for regular inspections of food operations against an International Standard whilst reducing costs for the aforementioned agencies.
If true this would surely be a huge boost for ISO and vastly improve the prospect of ISO 22000 becoming THE global food safety standard.
Now is that a rumour or what?
Regards,
Simon
Shifting the onus onto the private sector would appear to make perfect sense, as it would allow for regular inspections of food operations against an International Standard whilst reducing costs for the aforementioned agencies.
If true this would surely be a huge boost for ISO and vastly improve the prospect of ISO 22000 becoming THE global food safety standard.
Now is that a rumour or what?
Regards,
Simon
Scope of Certification product specific
FSSC 22000 Implementation package V5.1
Upcoming NSF Certification Audit
HACCP certification for SQG Ed 9.0 - System Element 2.1.1.5
The why, what for and how on Food Equipment & Supplies Safety Certification
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Another snippet can be found here:
Third Party Certification Programs for Foods and Feeds: request for comments
Although the time has passed for submitting comments to FDA on this request it is evidence they are considering third party certification schemes. I guess if they go for it they will accept any GFSI approved certification schemes. But that's just my guess. If so there will be a huge increase of activity in the USA and opportunities for consultants / certification bodies etc. will be plentiful.
Regards,
Simon
Third Party Certification Programs for Foods and Feeds: request for comments
Although the time has passed for submitting comments to FDA on this request it is evidence they are considering third party certification schemes. I guess if they go for it they will accept any GFSI approved certification schemes. But that's just my guess. If so there will be a huge increase of activity in the USA and opportunities for consultants / certification bodies etc. will be plentiful.
Regards,
Simon
Scope of Certification product specific
FSSC 22000 Implementation package V5.1
Upcoming NSF Certification Audit
HACCP certification for SQG Ed 9.0 - System Element 2.1.1.5
The why, what for and how on Food Equipment & Supplies Safety Certification
The why, what for and how on Food Equipment & Supplies Safety Certification
The why, what for and how on Food Equipment & Supplies Safety Certification
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