ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC Food Safety Consultant

What is ISO 22000?

ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), published by ISO. The 2018 revision replaced ISO 22000:2005 and aligned the standard with Annex SL — making it integrable with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. ISO 22000 combines Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) methodology with a broader management system framework, covering all organisations in the food chain from primary production through food service and retail.

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic, science-based approach to identifying biological, chemical, and physical food safety hazards and establishing controls at critical control points (CCPs). HACCP is required by most national food regulations and is foundational to all food safety management systems, including ISO 22000.

BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) — formerly BRC Global Standards — is a leading global food safety certification standard widely required by UK and European retailers and increasingly adopted globally. BRCGS Food Safety (Issue 9) is a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarked standard alongside ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 and SQF.

In Indonesia, food manufacturers serving export markets — particularly to Europe, the UK, Japan, and the United States — typically need one or more of these certifications to access retail and foodservice supply chains.

Who needs it?

• Food and beverage manufacturers exporting to Europe, the UK, Japan, or the United States
• Indonesian food manufacturers supplying domestic supermarket chains that require HACCP or ISO 22000
• Ingredient and food additive suppliers to downstream food processors
• Cold chain, logistics, and packaging companies serving the food industry
• Companies seeking BPOM registration support with food safety management system backing
• Food manufacturers preparing for GFSI-benchmarked audit requirements from major retail customers

Benefits of ISO 22000 and HACCP certification

• Export market access — ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS certifications are recognised requirements for exporting food products to the EU, UK, Japan, and US retail supply chains
• Systematic hazard control — HACCP-based analysis identifies food safety hazards at every process step, with controls at critical control points before products reach consumers
• Regulatory alignment — ISO 22000 and HACCP align with Indonesian food safety regulation (BPOM) and international requirements, streamlining compliance management
• Retailer and customer qualification — major domestic and international retail customers require food safety management system certification as a supply-chain qualification criterion
• Product recall risk reduction — documented HACCP plans and traceability systems support rapid response and effective recall management in the event of a food safety incident
• Consumer and brand protection — certification provides credible assurance to consumers and brand owners about food safety management maturity

Our process — from kickoff to certificate in 4 steps

1. Gap Analysis. We review your current food safety practices, HACCP plans, and prerequisites against ISO 22000:2018 or BRCGS requirements, producing a gap report covering hazard analysis, CCPs, PRPs (prerequisite programmes), and management system elements.
2. Documentation. We develop your FSMS documentation — food safety policy, HACCP plan, PRP procedures (GMP, GHP, pest control, allergen management, traceability, environmental monitoring), and management system documentation.
3. Implementation & Training. We train your food safety team and production staff, support HACCP validation and verification activities, run internal audit, and prepare for management review.
4. Certification Audit Support. We prepare your team for FSMS certification audits — whether ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or BRCGS — and support corrective-action resolution after the audit.

What you'll get

• ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System documentation
• HACCP plan (hazard analysis, CCP identification, critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification)
• Prerequisite Programme (PRP) procedures covering GMP, GHP, pest control, allergen management, traceability, and cleaning and disinfection
• Food safety team training
• Internal audit programme and trained food safety internal auditors
• Management review framework
• Traceability and product withdrawal/recall procedures
• Certification audit accompaniment

Why RKM for ISO 22000

RKM's food safety consulting combines ISO management-system methodology with practical HACCP implementation knowledge. We work with food manufacturers across product categories and production environments, from ambient dry goods to chilled and frozen products, beverages, and food ingredients.

We understand the relationship between ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS, and can advise on which certification pathway best suits your customer requirements and export market strategy. Our approach integrates food safety management with quality management (ISO 9001) and environmental management (ISO 14001) where organisations hold or seek multiple certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS? ISO 22000 is the base international standard for food safety management systems. FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is ISO 22000 plus additional scheme requirements and is GFSI-benchmarked. BRCGS is a separate GFSI-benchmarked standard widely required by UK and European retailers. The right choice depends on your export markets and customer requirements — RKM advises on this during the initial scoping call.

Is HACCP a requirement under Indonesian food law? HACCP principles are referenced in Indonesian food safety regulations and BPOM requirements. While BPOM registration is a separate process, demonstrating HACCP-based controls supports BPOM compliance and can expedite registration processes.

Does ISO 22000 cover allergen management? Yes — allergen management is addressed within ISO 22000's prerequisite programme requirements. We develop allergen management procedures as part of your FSMS, covering ingredient declaration, segregation, cleaning validation, and labelling.

How long does ISO 22000 certification take? Typically 5–9 months from gap analysis to certification, depending on the complexity of your product range, the number of CCPs, and the maturity of existing food safety practices.

What is a prerequisite programme (PRP) in ISO 22000? PRPs are basic conditions and activities necessary to maintain a hygienic environment for food production. They include GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GHP (Good Hygiene Practice), pest control, water quality management, waste management, and cleaning and disinfection. PRPs are addressed before HACCP analysis in the food safety system.

Can ISO 22000 be integrated with ISO 9001? Yes — both standards use the Annex SL structure, and many food manufacturers implement them as an integrated management system. This is particularly common for manufacturers who supply both food-sector customers (requiring ISO 22000) and non-food customers (requiring ISO 9001).

What is the GFSI and why does it matter? The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a non-profit foundation that benchmarks food safety standards. FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF, and others are GFSI-recognised. Many major international retailers (Carrefour, Tesco, Walmart, etc.) require GFSI-recognised certification from their suppliers, making it a de facto requirement for global food supply chains.