ISO 22000:2018 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS). It is designed to help food organizations of all sizes and at any stage in the food supply chain to ensure that their products are safe for consumption.

The standard outlines a comprehensive approach to food safety management that includes hazard analysis, risk assessment, and risk management, as well as communication and continual improvement. It also provides guidance on the implementation of prerequisite programs such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

ISO 22000:2018 certification demonstrates to customers, regulators, and other stakeholders that a food organization has implemented a robust FSMS and is committed to producing safe and high-quality food products. In Malaysia, food organizations can obtain ISO 22000:2018 certification from accredited certification bodies that have been recognized by the Department of Standards Malaysia (Jabatan Standard Malaysia, JSM).