ISO 22002:100 — a new standard that is worth paying attention to today

ISO 22002:100 — a new standard that is worth paying attention to today

The world of food safety has received another important update: the ISO 22002:100:2025 standard has been published.

For certified companies, this is not an “additional document for show”. It is a signal: the usual methods are undergoing changes. And auditors will be watching how you react to them.

What has changed and why is it important?
- ISO/TS → ISO
Now this is not a technical specification, but an independent international standard.

- Systematization of PRP requirements
ISO 22002:100 brings together common requirements for prerequisite programs (PRP), creating a single basis.

- Industry standards are preserved, but updated
*Important: ISO 22002:100 does not cancel ISO 22002-x (e.g. for food packaging, processing, agriculture, etc.). They are still in effect and each company must take into account the industry specifics.*

ISO 22002-1, ISO 22002-2, ISO 22002-4, ISO 22002-5, ISO 22002-6 - new versions for 2025 have been released.

ISO 22002-7:2025 - Part 7: Retail and wholesale trade has been released to replace PAS 221:2013.

Agriculture ISO 22002-3 has been revised and remains current, without changes.

What about the deadlines?

- There are no official transition dates yet. But for the FSSC 22000 scheme, adaptation and publication of deadlines are expected, but no official dates have been set yet (FSCC.org confirms. Stay tuned)

What does this mean in practice?

You have time to prepare.
But during the audit, the question “How do you plan the transition?” may be asked today.

The first thing to do: Change planning

According to ISO 22000:2018 (clause 6.3), companies are required to manage changes.
And this means that you are expected to have a documented plan for the transition to updated PRPs.

What could it contain?

1. Title of the change (for example: "Revision of the PPU - Pest Management")
2. Reason for the change (updating the requirements of the international standard ISO 22002-6; implementation of the standard ISO 22002-100)
3. Risk analysis (what risks may arise if the changes are not implemented)
4. Actions to eliminate risks (gap analysis, personnel training, updating documentation and procedures)
5. Responsible persons (who exactly in the company coordinates the transition)
6. Implementation deadlines (even if approximate - it is better than none)
7. Control methods (how to check the effectiveness of the implemented changes)

Please note: auditors may request such a plan already at the next audit. And its absence can easily lead to non-compliance.

Why act now?

1. Avoid surprises during the audit
Instead of explaining to the auditor why you "don't have a plan", it is better to show the document and demonstrate readiness.
2. Ensure a smooth transition
When FSSC publishes the deadlines, you will already have a basis for work.
3. Maintain the image of a reliable partner
Customers and partners always appreciate companies that are “one step ahead”.

!!! Successful companies do not wait for official deadlines. They are already preparing a transition plan to maintain stability and confidence during audits.

This way, you will not only meet the requirements of the standard in the area of ​​Change Planning, but also demonstrate the maturity of the food safety management system.