Food Safety Management Systems certification is delivered by certification bodies to organizations that have demonstrated they have implemented a food safety system across the food chain. ISO 22000 specifies requirements for a food safety management system that integrates interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programs, and HACCP principles to ensure food safety throughout the food chain.

A Conformity Assessment Bodies applying for ISO 22000 accreditation must conform to ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS 22003 and other additional International requirements as detailed in Specific Requirements for Accreditation for FSMS Scheme.