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ISO 22000 Certification for Pet Food Businesses
Demonstrate that your pet food safety management system follows a structured and internationally recognised approach to hazard control, traceability and continual improvement.
ISO 22000 certification helps pet food businesses manage safety risks across sourcing, production, packaging, storage and distribution while building confidence among customers, retailers and supply-chain partners.
ISO 22000 certification helps pet food businesses manage safety risks across sourcing, production, packaging, storage and distribution while building confidence among customers, retailers and supply-chain partners.
What is ISO 22000 for Pet Food?
ISO 22000 is an international standard that defines the requirements for a Food Safety Management System. It can be applied by organisations directly or indirectly involved in the food and feed supply chain, including businesses producing pet food and related ingredients.
For pet food businesses, ISO 22000 provides a structured framework for identifying, assessing and controlling safety hazards throughout sourcing, formulation, processing, packaging, storage and distribution.
The standard combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes, supplier control, traceability, communication, performance evaluation and continual improvement. It helps organisations establish clear responsibilities and ensure that pet food safety controls are consistently implemented across their operations.
Sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements for feed and animal food production are provided by ISO 22002-6:2025, which is designed to be used together with ISO 22002-100:2025. These standards address the operational and hygiene conditions needed to help control hazards in feed and animal food production.
For pet food businesses, ISO 22000 provides a structured framework for identifying, assessing and controlling safety hazards throughout sourcing, formulation, processing, packaging, storage and distribution.
The standard combines HACCP principles with prerequisite programmes, supplier control, traceability, communication, performance evaluation and continual improvement. It helps organisations establish clear responsibilities and ensure that pet food safety controls are consistently implemented across their operations.
Sector-specific prerequisite programme requirements for feed and animal food production are provided by ISO 22002-6:2025, which is designed to be used together with ISO 22002-100:2025. These standards address the operational and hygiene conditions needed to help control hazards in feed and animal food production.
Who Is ISO 22000 Pet Food Certification For?
ISO 22000 certification is suitable for organisations involved in producing, supplying, packaging, storing or distributing pet food and related products.
Dry and Wet Pet Food Manufacturers
Companies producing complete or complementary dry, wet, semi-moist or frozen pet food products.
Pet Treat and Chew Producers
Manufacturers of pet treats, snacks, biscuits, dental chews and other complementary products for companion animals.
Ingredient and Additive Suppliers
Companies producing or supplying meat ingredients, cereals, oils, vitamins, minerals, flavourings and other materials used in pet food production.
Private-Label and Contract Manufacturers
Businesses producing pet food products on behalf of retailers, distributors, brand owners or other companies.
Packaging Manufacturers
Companies supplying packaging and product-contact materials used for pet food, treats and related products.
Storage and Logistics Providers
Warehouses, distribution centres and transport companies responsible for handling pet food ingredients or finished products.
Benefits of ISO 22000 Pet Food Certification
ISO 22000 certification demonstrates that your organisation follows a systematic and independently audited approach to pet food safety management.
Improve Pet Food Safety Risk Management
Identify hazards associated with ingredients, formulation, processing, packaging and storage, and establish appropriate operational controls.
Strengthen Traceability and Supplier Control
Improve supplier approval, incoming material verification, product identification and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Build Customer and Retailer Confidence
Provide independent evidence that your management system has been assessed 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 qualification as an approved supplier and strengthen your position with retailers, distributors and international business partners.
The ISO 22000 Pet Food 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, pet food 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, the audit is scheduled.2
- Stage 1 AuditThe auditor reviews your documented food safety management system and evaluates the organisation’s readiness for the main certification audit.3
- Stage 2 AuditThe auditor evaluates how the food safety management system has been implemented in practice. The audit covers relevant operational activities, records, hazard controls, traceability, supplier management and compliance with the applicable requirements of ISO 22000.4
- Corrective Actions and Certification DecisionAny identified nonconformities must be analysed and corrected within the agreed timeframe. The audit results and corrective actions are then independently reviewed.5
- Surveillance and RecertificationSurveillance audits are conducted annually to confirm that the certified management system continues to meet the applicable requirements.6
Why Choose GIC for ISO 22000 Pet Food 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 pet food businesses, this means that the audit can be planned around the organisation’s actual ingredients, production processes, prerequisite programmes, traceability system, storage conditions and supply-chain structure.
GIC supports organisations of different sizes, including manufacturers, suppliers, 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 pet food businesses, this means that the audit can be planned around the organisation’s actual ingredients, production processes, prerequisite programmes, traceability system, storage conditions and supply-chain structure.
GIC supports organisations of different sizes, including manufacturers, suppliers, 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 Pet Food Certification
Find clear answers to common questions about ISO 22000 certification for pet food businesses, including eligibility, audit requirements, certification scope and the certification process.
Yes. ISO 22000 can be implemented by organisations operating throughout the food and feed supply chain, including manufacturers of pet food and related ingredients.
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 Pet Food.
It is the application of ISO 22000 requirements to organisations involved in pet food production and related supply-chain activities.
It is the application of ISO 22000 requirements to organisations involved in pet food production and related supply-chain activities.
The scope may include dry food, wet food, semi-moist products, frozen products, treats, chews and other pet food products.
The exact scope depends on the organisation’s activities, product categories, production processes and locations.
The exact scope depends on the organisation’s activities, product categories, production processes and locations.
HACCP is a methodology used to identify, assess and control significant safety hazards.
ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles into a wider management system that also addresses leadership, communication, prerequisite programmes, supplier control, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles into a wider management system that also addresses leadership, communication, prerequisite programmes, supplier control, performance evaluation and continual improvement.
GIC normally requires information about:
- 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.
The timeframe depends on the size and complexity of the organisation, the number of locations, the requested scope and the readiness of the management system.
Additional time may be required when nonconformities are identified and corrective actions must be reviewed.
Additional time may be required when nonconformities are identified and corrective actions must be reviewed.
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