The ISO 22000:2018 standard specifies the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS) that enables organizations involved in the food industry to manage their food safety risks and ensure the safety of the food they produce. The standard includes the following requirements:

Context of the organization: The organization must determine the external and internal issues that can affect its food safety management system and the needs and expectations of interested parties.

Leadership: The top management of the organization must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the development and implementation of the food safety management system.

Planning: The organization must establish the objectives of the food safety management system and plan its processes and resources to achieve these objectives.

Support: The organization must provide the resources and infrastructure necessary to establish, implement, maintain, and improve the food safety management system.

Operation: The organization must implement and maintain the food safety management system, including conducting hazard analysis, establishing operational prerequisite programs (PRPs), identifying critical control points (CCPs), establishing control measures at CCPs, and implementing monitoring and corrective action procedures.

Performance evaluation: The organization must monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the food safety management system and communicate the results to relevant stakeholders.

Improvement: The organization must continually improve the effectiveness of the food safety management system through the use of corrective actions, preventive actions, and management review.

These requirements are applicable to all organizations involved in the food chain, including farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, and food service providers. Compliance with the requirements of the ISO 22000:2018 standard can help organizations demonstrate their commitment to food safety and quality and gain a competitive advantage in the food industry.