आज के परस्पर जुड़े और तेज़ी से विकसित होते वैश्विक खाद्य उद्योग में, खाद्य उत्पादों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करना केवल एक नियामक दायित्व नहीं है—यह एक अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण व्यावसायिक अनिवार्यता है। खाद्य श्रृंखला की हर कड़ी, कृषि उत्पादकों और खाद्य प्रसंस्करणकर्ताओं से लेकर ट्रांसपोर्टरों, खुदरा विक्रेताओं और सेवा प्रदाताओं तक, ऐसे उत्पाद प्रदान करने के लिए निरंतर निगरानी के दायरे में है जो न केवल पौष्टिक और आकर्षक हों, बल्कि सबसे बढ़कर, उपभोग के लिए सुरक्षित भी हों। खाद्य जनित बीमारियों, संदूषण, उत्पाद वापसी और नियामक दंड की घटनाओं ने व्यापक और अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर सुसंगत खाद्य सुरक्षा प्रबंधन प्रणालियों की तत्काल आवश्यकता को रेखांकित किया है।
In today’s interconnected and fast-evolving global food industry, ensuring the safety of food products is not merely a regulatory obligation—it is a vital business imperative. Every link in the food chain, from agricultural producers and food processors to transporters, retailers, and service providers, is under increasing scrutiny to deliver products that are not only nutritious and appealing but above all, safe for consumption. Incidents of foodborne illnesses, contamination, product recalls, and regulatory penalties have underscored the pressing need for comprehensive and internationally harmonized food safety management systems.
ISO 22000:2018, the internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), provides a robust, structured, and strategic approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards throughout the entire food chain. This standard merges the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) with preventive prerequisite programs (PRPs), risk-based thinking, traceability, and the proven management system framework familiar from other ISO standards. The result is a comprehensive system that is scalable, integrative, and widely adopted across food sectors worldwide.
"ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation: A Practical Guide" by Adebayo Bamidele Olanrewaju offers an in-depth, practical, and actionable roadmap for professionals seeking to implement, maintain, or audit a food safety management system in accordance with ISO 22000. This guide is particularly crafted for food industry managers, food safety professionals, internal auditors, consultants, certification seekers, and quality assurance personnel who aim to align their organizations with international food safety best practices.
What sets this book apart is its practical orientation. It does not merely interpret the clauses of ISO 22000—it translates them into real-world implementation strategies. With clear explanations, industry-relevant examples, templates, case insights, and implementation tips woven throughout the chapters, the book supports both newcomers and experienced professionals in building or improving a functioning FSMS.
Key features of this guide include:
This book recognizes that implementing a management system is not a “one-size-fits-all” process. Thus, it encourages organizations to contextualize the requirements of ISO 22000 within their unique operational realities—whether they are a small-scale bakery, a global supply chain distributor, or a food service establishment.
The global relevance of ISO 22000 cannot be overstated. As consumers, regulators, and business partners demand greater transparency and accountability in food safety, organizations that embrace a certified FSMS are better equipped to meet market demands, navigate regulatory landscapes, and protect both consumers and brand reputation.
By distilling complex standards into actionable steps, this book empowers organizations to not just comply with ISO 22000—but to embed food safety into the very fabric of their operations. It also serves as a useful training resource, internal audit companion, and management review reference tool.
Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an existing system, “ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Implementation: A Practical Guide” is your essential companion on the journey toward robust, resilient, and internationally recognized food safety performance.