The Certification of Traceability System in the food supply chains to the ISO 22005

ISO 22005

ISO 22005 standard is now a consolidated reference for the certification of agri-food chains.

The benefits of ISO 22005 certification

The certification certifies the transparency of the Organization towards the market through a clear policy of sharing intentions borrowed from relationships between the supply chain manager and the other actors thanks to the signing of a formal supply chain pact. In addition, the ability to date back, at any time and quickly, the history of the certified product that is documented, supporting the company even in mandatory obligations.

The certification process

The certification process provides for an Initial Inspection in the field and Annual Periodic Surveillance carried out by CSICERT at the various subjects of the supply chain according to an established sampling criterion.
The certificate, made out to the head of the supply chain, clearly highlights the subjects and phases that make up the traced supply chain.

Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to certify, though an official recognized third-party body endorsement, that the company is compliant to the requirement... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company...