To begin with, let’s figure out what ISO 22000 is, who needs it and how to get it?
In many countries of the world, certification of food products for the food industry has become mandatory. In Tajikistan, this process is not mandatory, but there are some points that require a certificate. The certifying body in Tajikistan is Tajikstandart, which has an international quality certification department. Let’s take a closer look at the standard itself and consider all the advantages if available.
ISO 22000 is an international standard for the implementation of a food safety management system.
If the manufacturer of a particular food product has an ISO 22000 certificate, this means that all necessary measures have been taken during production to ensure the quality and safety of food products.
The introduction of quality standards at the enterprise is important for:
- Organization of the correct cycle of production, storage, transportation and sale of food;
- Continuous quality control of goods based on established requirements;
- Reduction and elimination of possible risks;
- Exchange of information with other organizations in the food industry.
If the manufacturer has a desire to bring its products to a new market, export to the countries of the Customs Union, but does not have an ISO 22000 certificate, does not fulfill the above requirements, then the manufacturer does not have the right to sell its products abroad. In such cases, the entire product may be withdrawn from the wall of the regulatory authorities of other countries where the products were exported.
To obtain an international quality certificate, the following enterprises must undergo the procedure:
- Organizations that grow vegetables, fruits, cereals, spices and other crops of the agro-industrial complex.
- Producers of food products (dairy, meat, bakery, etc.), as well as semi-finished products.
- Warehouse enterprises where goods are stored.
- Logistics (transport) companies that are engaged in the transportation of food products.
- Those outlets that specialize in the sale of food.
- Workshops that deal with the packaging and packaging of food products.
- Manufacturers of animal feed.
In Tajikistan, obtaining a quality certificate is not yet mandatory, but there are cases when the introduction of ISO 22000 gives the manufacturer new opportunities, this are:
- Import and export of products;
- Conclusion of contracts for the distribution of goods through a network of outlets;
- Cooperation with foreign enterprises.
The PO “Zamonat” has certified specialists in the implementation of the ISO 22000 quality system, who are ready to help those who wish to conduct preliminary diagnostics and audit of the enterprise, prepare your organization for obtaining a certificate.
The time for obtaining a quality certificate takes from 2 weeks to 2 months, it all depends on the state of the enterprise and its production, if the enterprise meets all the requirements, then the time for obtaining a certificate is reduced.
It should be noted that the ISO 22000 certificate enables the company to strengthen its image and its trademark in the market, increase the confidence of the supervisory authorities, strengthen product quality control, increase the competitiveness of the enterprise, enter international markets, automate management and production processes, introduce innovations in the production process, save money by eliminating defective products, increase the credibility of the manufacturer in the eyes of consumers and partners.
The validity period of the ISO 22000 document is 3 years. Every year, the company must confirm the relevance of the issued certificate during inspections.
In June 2020, the specialists of the PO “Zamonat” certified LLC “Tijorati Sorbon” together with Tajikstandart.
In June 2020, the specialists of the PO “Zamonat” certified LLC “Tijorati Sorbon” together with Tajikstandart.
It should be noted that LLC “Tijorati Sorbon” is engaged in the production of dairy products, and today one of the first in its industry has received the ISO 22000 certificate.
If you have a desire to get an ISO 22000 certificate, you can contact the specialists of the PO “Zamonat” for more detailed information.
In the photo, the director of LLC “Tichorati Sorbon” A. Rajabov and the specialist of the
Department of management and quality “Tajikstandart”-A. Kayumov Firdavs
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