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ISO 22000 Certification for Animal Feed Businesses
Demonstrate that your feed safety management system follows an internationally recognised approach to hazard control, traceability and continual improvement.
ISO 22000 certification helps feed businesses manage safety risks across sourcing, production, storage and distribution while strengthening confidence among customers, partners and other supply-chain stakeholders.
ISO 22000 certification helps feed businesses manage safety risks across sourcing, production, storage and distribution while strengthening confidence among customers, partners and other supply-chain stakeholders.
What is ISO 22000 for Feed?
ISO 22000 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a Food Safety Management System. It can be implemented by organisations throughout the food and feed chain, including businesses producing animal feed, feed materials, premixes and related products.
For feed businesses, ISO 22000 provides a structured framework for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards throughout raw material sourcing, formulation, processing, storage and distribution.
The standard combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes, supplier control, traceability, communication, performance evaluation and continual improvement. It helps organisations clearly define responsibilities and consistently apply feed safety controls throughout their operations.
For feed and animal food production, sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements are established in ISO 22002-6:2025, used together with ISO 22002-100:2025. These standards address the operational and hygiene conditions required to control hazards that could negatively affect animal or human health.
For feed businesses, ISO 22000 provides a structured framework for identifying, assessing and controlling hazards throughout raw material sourcing, formulation, processing, storage and distribution.
The standard combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes, supplier control, traceability, communication, performance evaluation and continual improvement. It helps organisations clearly define responsibilities and consistently apply feed safety controls throughout their operations.
For feed and animal food production, sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements are established in ISO 22002-6:2025, used together with ISO 22002-100:2025. These standards address the operational and hygiene conditions required to control hazards that could negatively affect animal or human health.
Who is ISO 22000 Feed certification for?
ISO 22000 certification is suitable for organisations involved in producing, processing, supplying, storing or distributing animal feed and related materials.
Compound Feed Manufacturers
Companies producing complete and complementary feed for livestock, poultry and other farm animals.
Feed Material and Ingredient Producers
Manufacturers and processors of cereals, oilseeds, meals, vegetable oils, proteins, minerals and other feed materials.
Premix and Feed Additive Manufacturers
Companies producing or supplying premixes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and other feed additives.
Aquafeed and Specialised Feed Producers
Manufacturers producing feed for fish, shrimp and other aquaculture species, as well as specialised nutritional products.
Contract and Private-Label Manufacturers
Businesses producing animal feed or related products on behalf of retailers, distributors, brand owners and other companies.
Storage and Logistics Providers
Warehouses, terminals and transport companies responsible for handling feed materials or finished feed products.
Benefits of ISO 22000 Feed Certification
ISO 22000 certification demonstrates that your organisation follows a systematic and independently audited approach to feed safety management.
Improve Feed Safety Risk Management
Identify hazards associated with raw materials, formulation, processing, storage and transportation, and establish appropriate controls.
Strengthen Traceability and Supplier Control
Improve supplier approval, incoming material verification, product identification and traceability throughout the feed supply chain.
Build Customer and Partner Confidence
Provide independent evidence that your feed safety management system has been evaluated against an internationally recognised standard.
Improve Operational Consistency
Define responsibilities and establish clear procedures for production, sanitation, monitoring, product release and incident response.
Support Regulatory and Customer Requirements
Create structured processes for identifying and addressing applicable legislation, customer specifications and contractual requirements.
Expand Business Opportunities
Support supplier qualification and strengthen your position with farms, processors, distributors and international supply-chain partners.
The ISO 22000 Feed Certification Process
The certification process is planned according to your organisation’s products, activities, locations, number of employees, operational complexity and requested certification scope.
- Application and Scope DefinitionYou provide information about your organisation, feed products, production activities, locations and requested certification scope. GIC reviews the submitted information and confirms whether the certification service can be provided.1
- Certification ProposalBased on the application, GIC determines the required audit duration and prepares a certification proposal. Once the certification conditions have been agreed and the agreement has been signed, the audit is scheduled.2
- Stage 1 AuditThe auditor reviews the documented feed safety management system and evaluates the organisation’s readiness for the main certification audit.3
- Stage 2 AuditThe auditor evaluates how the feed safety management system has been implemented in practice.4
- Corrective Actions and Certification DecisionAny identified nonconformities must be analysed and addressed within the agreed timeframe.5
- Surveillance and RecertificationSurveillance audits are conducted during the certification cycle to confirm that the management system continues to meet the applicable requirements.6
Why Choose GIC for ISO 22000 Feed Certification?
GUARD IS CERTIFICATION is an international certification body providing certification services for ISO management system standards and specialised food and feed safety schemes.
Our certification process is organised around clear communication, transparent stages and an understanding of each organisation’s products and operational activities. Auditors are selected with consideration of the requested certification scope, industry sector and relevant professional competence.
For feed businesses, this means that the audit can be planned around the organisation’s actual feed materials, production processes, prerequisite programmes, supplier controls, traceability system, storage conditions and supply-chain structure.
GIC supports organisations of different sizes, including feed manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, storage operators, logistics providers and companies operating across several locations. From the initial application to the certification decision and subsequent surveillance audits, clients receive clear information about the required documentation and next steps.
Our certification process is organised around clear communication, transparent stages and an understanding of each organisation’s products and operational activities. Auditors are selected with consideration of the requested certification scope, industry sector and relevant professional competence.
For feed businesses, this means that the audit can be planned around the organisation’s actual feed materials, production processes, prerequisite programmes, supplier controls, traceability system, storage conditions and supply-chain structure.
GIC supports organisations of different sizes, including feed manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, storage operators, logistics providers and companies operating across several locations. From the initial application to the certification decision and subsequent surveillance audits, clients receive clear information about the required documentation and next steps.
Questions About ISO 22000 Feed Certification
Find clear answers to common questions about ISO 22000 certification for feed businesses, including eligibility, applicable requirements, certification scope and the audit process.
Yes. ISO 22000 applies to organisations throughout the food and feed chain, including manufacturers of animal feed, feed materials, premixes and related products.
The certification scope should clearly identify the products, activities and locations covered by the management system.
The certification scope should clearly identify the products, activities and locations covered by the management system.
No. There is no separate standard called ISO 22000 Feed.
It is the application of ISO 22000 requirements to organisations involved in animal feed production and related supply-chain activities.
It is the application of ISO 22000 requirements to organisations involved in animal feed production and related supply-chain activities.
ISO 22000 is an international management system standard that can be applied throughout the food and feed chain.
EFISC-GTP is a specialised European certification scheme focused on feed and food ingredient activities such as trade, collection, storage and transportation. The appropriate certification depends on the organisation’s products, activities and customer requirements.
EFISC-GTP is a specialised European certification scheme focused on feed and food ingredient activities such as trade, collection, storage and transportation. The appropriate certification depends on the organisation’s products, activities and customer requirements.
Feed and animal food production is covered by ISO 22002-6:2025, which is used together with ISO 22002-100:2025.
These standards establish common and sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements for controlling feed safety hazards.
These standards establish common and sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements for controlling feed safety hazards.
The certification scope may include compound feed, feed materials, premixes, feed additives, aquafeed and other animal nutrition products.
The exact scope depends on the organisation’s activities, products, production processes and locations.
The exact scope depends on the organisation’s activities, products, production processes and locations.
GIC normally requires information about:
- feed products and product categories;
- production and supply-chain activities;
- number of employees;
- number and location of sites;
- requested certification scope;
- existing management systems;
- outsourced processes.
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