ISO 22000 specifies the requirements for a food safety management system and can be certified to it. It outlines what an organization must do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards and ensure food safety. It is commonly used by any organization, regardless of its size or position in the evolved way of life.

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 is a globally recognized certificate scheme based on a combination of ISO 22000 area specific PRP and FSSC extra necessities. FSSC 22000 was developed in response to client requests for a visible standard against which a food handling board framework could be reviewed and confirmed.