ISO 22002:2025

Food safety is entering a new era. Global supply chains are becoming longer and more complex, digitalisation is accelerating, and stakeholders—from regulators to customers—are demanding higher levels of transparency, resilience, and accountability. In response to these shifts, the ISO 22002:2025 revision marks a major evolution in prerequisite programmes (PRPs), redefining how food safety foundations are designed, implemented, and evaluated across the food chain.

This update represents the most significant change to ISO 22002 since its introduction. It introduces a harmonised, risk-based, and future-focused approach that better reflects today’s food safety challenges. Bureau Veritas supports organisations worldwide in understanding these changes and transitioning confidently to ISO 22002:2025, helping ensure continued compliance, audit readiness, and operational resilience.

What Is New in ISO 22002:2025?

The 2025 revision establishes a more consistent and integrated framework for PRPs, aligned with modern food safety expectations and certification schemes. Key changes include:

• A single, common set of PRP requirements applicable across sectors, simplifying interpretation and improving consistency
• Expanded scope to explicitly include retail, wholesale, and trading activities
• Mandatory food fraud and food defence controls, reflecting growing global risks
• Stronger emphasis on food safety culture, leadership responsibility, and accountability
• Enhanced traceability and data integrity requirements, including greater expectations for digital records
• Improved alignment with Codex HACCP principles and GFSI-recognised schemes such as ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000

These changes reflect a clear shift away from purely procedural compliance towards demonstrating effective, risk-based food safety management in practice.

Who Does ISO 22002:2025 Apply To?

ISO 22002:2025 applies broadly across the food chain, including:

• Food and beverage manufacturers
• Packaging and food contact material producers
• Storage, warehousing, and logistics providers
• Retailers and wholesalers
• Catering, food service, and hospitality operations
• Food traders, brokers, and distribution organisations

For many organisations, this broader applicability means PRPs must now be reviewed beyond traditional manufacturing environments and adapted to more diverse operational models.

Key Challenges in the Transition

Transitioning to ISO 22002:2025 is not simply a document update. Organisations will need to interpret and apply a new set of common PRP requirements across different sites, activities, and risk profiles. Common challenges include:

• Updating existing PRPs to explicitly address food fraud, food defence, and enhanced traceability
• Managing digital records and data integrity requirements effectively
• Demonstrating a measurable and embedded food safety culture, rather than policy-level commitments
• Integrating sustainability and responsible sourcing considerations into food safety practices
• Aligning the transition with existing ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certification cycles

Without structured planning and expert guidance, organisations risk inconsistent implementation, increased audit pressure, and avoidable non-conformities.

How Bureau Veritas Can Support You?

Bureau Veritas offers tailored support to help organisations understand, implement, and maintain compliance with ISO 22002:2025, including:

• Gap assessments and maturity evaluations against ISO 22002:2025
• Sector-specific training for operational teams, quality managers, and internal auditors
• Practical implementation guidance for PRPs, documentation, and operational controls
• Internal audits and audit simulations to support certification readiness
• Ongoing support aligned with ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 requirements

Our global expertise ensures a structured, risk-based, and efficient transition based on your role in the food chain.

As global supply chains evolve and food safety challenges multiply, Bureau Veritas is committed to helping organisations stay ahead with the latest ISO 22002 updates.

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