FSMS-ISO 22000 is a globally recognized standard for food safety management systems. Food safety is a global concern and countries all over the world have framed regulations to ensure that the food for consumption is safe and is of highest quality. The main aspect of the food industry is not to just deliver the food products to the consumer, but to keep it safe from the farm to the consumer. Since FSMS-ISO 22000 is a generic food safety management standard it can be used by any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food chain including- farms, fisheries, dairies, meat processors, manufacturers of snacks, bread, cereal, beverages, canned and frozen food, etc. as well as food service providers such as restaurants, fast food chains, and hotels
There are various advantages of this certification which includes improved consumer confidence, global recognition, prevention of food borne disease, guarantee of the food safety, quality, safety and reliability etc. Any organisation of any scale who are involved at any stage of food chain can apply for this certification.