Certification
ISO 22000 Explained for Cake Buyers and OEM Partners
HACCP controls the risky steps in making food. ISO 22000 goes one level higher. It manages the whole company around food safety, from how suppliers are chosen to what happens if a problem is ever found after delivery. Yummies Food is an ISO 22000 food manufacturer in Malaysia, certified by SGS. Here is what that means, in plain words.
What is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 is an international standard published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. Its full name is Food safety management systems – Requirements for any organization in the food chain. The current edition was published in 2018. It is used by farms, ingredient makers, factories, packers, transporters and retailers around the world.
It brings together four things:
- HACCP principles: finding and controlling hazards.
- Prerequisite programmes: the everyday basics such as cleaning, hygiene and pest control.
- A management system: clear responsibilities, goals, reviews and improvement.
- Communication along the food chain: sharing the right information with suppliers, customers and authorities.
Not every ISO certificate is about food safety. Read ISO 9001 vs ISO 22000: not all ISO certificates are the same.
What ISO 22000 adds on top of HACCP
- Leadership and a food safety policy. Management sets the direction and is responsible for food safety.
- Supplier control. Raw materials and suppliers are checked and approved.
- Traceability. Products can be traced back to their ingredients and forward to customers.
- Withdrawal and recall plans. A tested plan exists in case a product ever needs to be taken back.
- Emergency readiness. The company plans ahead for events like power failures or supply problems.
- Internal audits and management review. The system is checked from the inside on a regular basis.
- Continual improvement. Problems and results are used to make the system better over time.
HACCP and ISO 22000 side by side
| HACCP | ISO 22000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Controlling hazards in the production process | Managing food safety across the whole company |
| Covers | Hazard analysis, critical control points, limits, monitoring, records | Everything in HACCP, plus suppliers, traceability, recall, communication, audits and management review |
| Standard | Malaysia: MS 1480 (based on Codex principles) | International: ISO 22000 |
| Our certifier | SGS (August 2024) | SGS (August 2024) |
Holding both shows that food safety is controlled on the production floor and managed at company level.
How our certification works
Our ISO 22000 certificate is issued by SGS, an independent, international certification body. The certificate carries UKAS accreditation (accreditation number 0005). UKAS is the national accreditation body of the United Kingdom. Accredited ISO certificates are kept up to date through regular surveillance audits and a full recertification audit every three years.
What it means for you
- Retailers and distributors. Many supplier questionnaires ask for a recognised food safety management system. ISO 22000 answers that question.
- OEM and private-label partners. Your brand depends on your manufacturer's systems. ISO 22000 means suppliers, traceability and recall planning are all in place.
- Export buyers. ISO 22000 is an international standard, so it is understood by buyers and authorities in many countries.
Common questions
Is ISO 22000 recognised outside Malaysia?
Yes. It is an international standard used by food businesses around the world.
If you have ISO 22000, why also HACCP?
ISO 22000 includes the HACCP principles. Our separate HACCP certificate, issued against the Malaysian Standard MS 1480, is often asked for by local buyers and authorities. Read how HACCP keeps every batch of our cakes safe.
Can I get copies of your certificates?
Yes. Email info@yummies.com.my and we will send our ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal and MeSTI certificates.
Work with an ISO 22000 food manufacturer in Malaysia
Our products are also Halal certified by JAKIM. Read what JAKIM Halal certification means when you buy our cakes. Browse our packaged cake range, see our OEM and private label service, or contact us for samples and a quotation.