What is the difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?

ISO 22000 is the international standard. FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-recognised scheme that adds additional requirements on top of ISO 22000. CAS offers both — and ISO 22000 certification is excellent preparation for FSSC 22000.

What food chain categories does CAS cover?

CAS is accredited by EGAC for all food chain categories A through K as defined in ISO 22003-1:2022 Annex A — covering the complete food chain.

How many HACCP studies affect audit time?

Per ISO 22003-1:2022 §B.3.2, the first HACCP study is included in the base duration (TD). Each additional study adds TH days (0.25–0.50 depending on category).

Why do food businesses in Egypt need ISO 22000?

Food businesses in Egypt pursue ISO 22000:2018 to demonstrate end-to-end food safety control along the supply chain, qualify as suppliers to international buyers and retailers, support exports (especially to EU, GCC and global markets), and establish a verified HACCP-based system that satisfies most regulatory and customer due-diligence requirements.

Is ISO 22000 the same as HACCP or FSSC 22000?

No, but they are related. HACCP (Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969) is a hazard-analysis methodology — CAS certifies HACCP separately. ISO 22000:2018 is a full management-system standard that incorporates HACCP plus PRPs, traceability, and management-system requirements. FSSC 22000 v6.0 is GFSI-benchmarked and adds sector-specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002 series) on top of ISO 22000 — required by some major retailers (Nestlé, Unilever, Danone). CAS issues all three in Egypt.

How does the certification process work in Egypt?

CAS follows the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 process: application & fixed-cost proposal → Stage 1 readiness review (off-site or on-site) → Stage 2 implementation audit (on-site at your Egypt facilities) → independent technical review → certification decision → certificate issuance with QR-verifiable record on cas.com.eg/certsearch. Surveillance audits run annually for the 3-year cycle.

Is the CAS certificate recognised in Egypt?

Yes. CAS is accredited by EGAC (Egyptian Accreditation Council, CAB #012418 B) and EGAC is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). Under the MLA, certificates issued by CAS are mutually recognised by accreditation bodies and customers in over 100 countries — including Egypt — as equivalent to those issued by any other IAF MLA-recognised body.

Why do food businesses in Jordan need ISO 22000?

Food businesses in Jordan pursue ISO 22000:2018 to demonstrate end-to-end food safety control along the supply chain, qualify as suppliers to international buyers and retailers, support exports (especially to EU, GCC and global markets), and establish a verified HACCP-based system that satisfies most regulatory and customer due-diligence requirements.

Is ISO 22000 the same as HACCP or FSSC 22000?

No, but they are related. HACCP (Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969) is a hazard-analysis methodology — CAS certifies HACCP separately. ISO 22000:2018 is a full management-system standard that incorporates HACCP plus PRPs, traceability, and management-system requirements. FSSC 22000 v6.0 is GFSI-benchmarked and adds sector-specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002 series) on top of ISO 22000 — required by some major retailers (Nestlé, Unilever, Danone). CAS issues all three in Jordan.

How does the certification process work in Jordan?

CAS follows the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 process: application & fixed-cost proposal → Stage 1 readiness review (off-site or on-site) → Stage 2 implementation audit (on-site at your Jordan facilities) → independent technical review → certification decision → certificate issuance with QR-verifiable record on cas.com.eg/certsearch. Surveillance audits run annually for the 3-year cycle.

Is the CAS certificate recognised in Jordan?

Yes. CAS is accredited by EGAC (Egyptian Accreditation Council, CAB #012418 B) and EGAC is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). Under the MLA, certificates issued by CAS are mutually recognised by accreditation bodies and customers in over 100 countries — including Jordan — as equivalent to those issued by any other IAF MLA-recognised body.

Why do food businesses in Italy need ISO 22000?

Food businesses in Italy pursue ISO 22000:2018 to demonstrate end-to-end food safety control along the supply chain, qualify as suppliers to international buyers and retailers, support exports (especially to EU, GCC and global markets), and establish a verified HACCP-based system that satisfies most regulatory and customer due-diligence requirements.

Is ISO 22000 the same as HACCP or FSSC 22000?

No, but they are related. HACCP (Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969) is a hazard-analysis methodology — CAS certifies HACCP separately. ISO 22000:2018 is a full management-system standard that incorporates HACCP plus PRPs, traceability, and management-system requirements. FSSC 22000 v6.0 is GFSI-benchmarked and adds sector-specific PRPs (ISO/TS 22002 series) on top of ISO 22000 — required by some major retailers (Nestlé, Unilever, Danone). CAS issues all three in Italy.

How does the certification process work in Italy?

CAS follows the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 process: application & fixed-cost proposal → Stage 1 readiness review (off-site or on-site) → Stage 2 implementation audit (on-site at your Italy facilities) → independent technical review → certification decision → certificate issuance with QR-verifiable record on cas.com.eg/certsearch. Surveillance audits run annually for the 3-year cycle.

Is the CAS certificate recognised in Italy?

Yes. CAS is accredited by EGAC (Egyptian Accreditation Council, CAB #012418 B) and EGAC is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). Under the MLA, certificates issued by CAS are mutually recognised by accreditation bodies and customers in over 100 countries — including Italy — as equivalent to those issued by any other IAF MLA-recognised body.

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ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management

Lo standard FSMS internazionale che copre l'intera filiera alimentare — dal campo alla tavola. Certificazione accreditata EGAC secondo ISO 22003-1:2022, incorporante le 13 categorie della filiera alimentare (A-K).

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ISO 22000:2018 + Amd.1:2024

FSMS

What is Food Safety Management Systems?

ISO 22000:2018 combina i principi HACCP con i programmi di prerequisiti (PRP) e un quadro di sistema di gestione per fornire una gestione completa della sicurezza alimentare lungo l'intera filiera. Si allinea con i regolamenti UE sulla sicurezza alimentare ed è la base per gli schemi GFSI come FSSC 22000.

Food Chain Categories: A–B: Farming · C: Manufacturing · D: Wholesale/Storage · E: Retail/Catering · F: Transport · G: Biochemical · H: Packaging · I: Pest control · J: Cleaning · K: Testing labs

Who Is This For?

Qualsiasi organizzazione nella filiera alimentare — produttori primari (agricoltura, pesca), trasformatori, fabbricanti, distributori, dettaglianti, ristorazione, trasporti, fabbricanti di imballaggi e fornitori di prodotti per il settore alimentare.

Key Benefits

Quadro completo di sicurezza alimentare allineato al Codex Alimentarius
Riconoscimento normativo da parte degli enti europei e mondiali per la sicurezza alimentare
Riduzione di richiami, contaminazioni e sanzioni regolamentari
Base per la certificazione GFSI/FSSC 22000
Tutte le 13 categorie della filiera alimentare (A-K) coperte dall'accreditamento CAS EGAC
Riconoscimento IAF MLA in oltre 100 paesi per il commercio di esportazione

Certification Process

Application & Review

Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.

Stage 1 — Document Review

On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.

Stage 2 — On-site Audit

Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.

Certification Decision

CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

Surveillance & Recertification

Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.

Audit Time: Il tempo di audit è basato su ISO/TS 22003-1:2022 — categoria della filiera alimentare, numero di studi HACCP e personale FSMS. Auditor con formazione settoriale sono assegnati per categoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Qual è la differenza tra ISO 22000 e FSSC 22000?

ISO 22000 è lo standard internazionale. FSSC 22000 è uno schema riconosciuto GFSI che aggiunge requisiti supplementari sopra ISO 22000. CAS offre entrambe — e la certificazione ISO 22000 è un'eccellente preparazione per FSSC 22000.

Quali categorie di filiera alimentare copre CAS?

CAS è accreditata da EGAC per tutte le categorie della filiera alimentare da A a K come definite in ISO 22003-1:2022 Allegato A — coprendo l'intera filiera alimentare.

Quanti studi HACCP influenzano il tempo di audit?

Secondo ISO 22003-1:2022 §B.3.2, il primo studio HACCP è incluso nella durata di base (TD). Ogni studio aggiuntivo aggiunge giorni TH (0,25-0,50 a seconda della categoria).

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Standard	ISO 22000:2018 + Amd.1:2024
Scheme	FSMS
Audit Std.	ISO/TS 22003-1:2022
Calc. basis	ISO 22003-1:2022
Sectors	11 food chain categories (A–K)
Accred.	EGAC & IAF MLA

Management Systems

Product & Food Safety

Social, Ethics & Governance

ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management