ISO 22000:2018 - Food Safety Management System

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Certification for Oman and Saudi Arabia

ISO 22000:2018 is the global food safety management standard for organizations across the food chain in Oman and Saudi Arabia. This framework enables consistent delivery of safe food products while meeting regulatory requirements from Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) and Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).

Core Requirements for Omani and Saudi Food Businesses:

  1. Interactive Communication: Maintain traceability across Gulf supply chains
  2. System Management: Documented processes for Omani/Saudi compliance
  3. Prerequisite Programs: Implement sanitation protocols for regional conditions
  4. HACCP Principles: Hazard analysis critical for Gulf climate challenges

Key Benefits for Food Sector in Oman and KSA:
Regulatory Compliance: Meet Oman Sultani Decree 79/2020 and Saudi SFDA Food Safety Regulations
Supply Chain Integrity: Maintain product safety from Muscat ports to Riyadh distribution centers
Market Trust: Demonstrate commitment to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) food safety standards
Incident Prevention: Reduce contamination risks in high-temperature environments
International Market Access: Facilitate food exports to GCC and global markets
Operational Consistency: Standardize processes across Omani fisheries and Saudi dairy production

Implementation Priorities for Gulf Region:

  • Water Management: Critical for food processing in arid climates
  • Temperature Control: Address spoilage risks in Oman/KSA logistics
  • Local Regulation Alignment: Conform to Oman MAFWR Circular 5/2021 and Saudi SFDA Food Import Standards
  • Cultural Food Practices: Accommodate Halal requirements across production chains

Sector Applications:

  • Oman: Fisheries processing, date farming, hospitality
  • Saudi Arabia: Poultry production, dairy manufacturing, catering services
  • Cross-Border: Food import/export between Salalah Port and Jeddah Islamic Port

ANS Certification Process:

  1. Gap Analysis: Review against Oman MAFWR and Saudi SFDA requirements
  2. Certification Audit: Conducted by GCC-accredited food safety specialists
  3. Surveillance: Maintain compliance with evolving Gulf food regulations