Publication new ISO 22002:2025

5 August 2025

ISO 22002:2025 – full revision of the standard series published: what’s changing for food safety systems?

As of July 2025, the entire ISO 22002 standard series has been revised and republished. This revision marks a significant step forward in enhancing efficiency, transparency and consistency across food safety systems. The updates are highly relevant for organisations working with ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000, particularly those aiming to better integrate or expand their food safety management systems across the supply chain.

Key changes in the ISO 22002 series

New: ISO 22002-100:2025 – general foundational standard for all sectors
The most notable innovation in this revision is the introduction of ISO 22002-100:2025. This new standard provides a generic foundation for all sector-specific standards within the ISO 22002 series. It consolidates general requirements for PRPs (Prerequisite Programmes), such as:

hygiene
personal hygiene
allergen management
cleaning and disinfection
traceability
food defence

Thanks to this standardisation, organisations can now work from a consistent base, which is then complemented by sector-specific standards.

Updated: ISO 22002-1 to -7:2025 – sector-specific guidelines
In addition to the new foundational standard, the sector-specific standards have also been updated to align with ISO 22002-100. These include additional requirements tailored to the specific working environments of different sectors. The following standards have been revised or added:

ISO 22002-1:2025 – food manufacturing
ISO 22002-2:2025 – catering
ISO 22002-4:2025 – food packaging
ISO 22002-5:2025 – transport & storage
ISO 22002-6:2025 – animal feed production
ISO 22002-7:2025 – retail & wholesale (a new addition to the series)

ISO 22002-3:2011 – farming remains valid and is unchanged.

Why this revision matters
The introduction of an overarching standard (22002-100) supports:

consistent application of PRPs across sectors
more efficient integration with food safety systems such as FSSC 22000
greater clarity for auditors, certification bodies and businesses
improved applicability in full supply chain implementations

What does this mean for your organisation?
If you work with ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000, it’s important to assess how these changes may affect your current system and certification. The revision could impact your existing PRPs, internal procedures and even the way you assess suppliers and partners.

At Q-Point B.V., we closely monitor these developments. Our consultants are on hand to help you understand what these changes mean in practice for your organisation, and how best to prepare for a smooth transition.

Questions about the new ISO 22002:2025 standards? Feel free to get in touch with us.