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What Is the Difference Between HACCP and ISO 22000?

HACCP is a method for analysing and controlling significant food-safety hazards.

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Direct answer

HACCP is a method for analysing and controlling significant food-safety hazards. ISO 22000 places that approach within a management system with responsibilities, communication, performance evaluation and improvement. A HACCP assessment document and an ISO 22000 certificate therefore do not automatically satisfy the same customer request.

Decision and evidence

Check the required programme and scope first. Reuse sound hazard-control evidence, then identify the management-system work and independent assessment still needed.

Technical basis

A HACCP system follows the Codex logic of preliminary steps and seven principles: hazard analysis, CCPs, critical limits, monitoring, corrective action, verification and records.

Related practical guide

HACCP Plans: Critical Limits, Recipe Changes and Product Deviations

Primary sources and currency

This page was technically reviewed on 22 August 2026 against the primary sources below. The current legislation, standard edition and official fee schedule at the application date take precedence.

FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius — Codes of Practice for Food Hygiene ↗ISO — ISO 22000 food safety management ↗ISO — Official information about certification ↗

Practical questions

Must a HACCP plan contain a fixed number of CCPs?

The number follows hazard analysis and the process's control structure. More CCPs do not automatically mean greater safety. Suitable hygiene practices may control some hazards, subject to assessment of their effectiveness. Explain the technical reasons for selected control points and candidates not selected.

Does a HACCP certificate replace official operating permissions?

Food-business registration, approval and other legal duties require separate consideration. Implementing HACCP or holding a private assessment document does not automatically complete those procedures. Verify the service basis, scope and customer acceptance. Distinguish plan development, assessment and official processes in the quotation.

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