ISO 22005:2007

What is ISO 22005:2007?
ISO 22005:2007 is an international standard published by ISO/TC 34/SC 17. It provides the principles and basic requirements for designing and implementing a traceability system in the feed and food chain.

It applies to any organization at any stage of the feed and food chain — from primary production, processing, packaging, distribution through to consumption.

Key Objectives of ISO 22005:2007

• Trace Material Flow: Track feed, food, ingredients, and packaging throughout the supply chain.
• Documentation & Tracking: Identify records needed at each stage of production.
• Coordination: Ensure suppliers, processors, and distributors share traceability information.
• Product History: Locate products or components and determine their history (processing, storage, use).
• Recall Support: Assist with withdrawals or recalls in case of non-conformities.

Basic Requirements / Features

• Universal Applicability: Can be applied at any stage in the feed & food chain.
• Flexible Design: System can vary by size, nature, and risk profile of the organization.
• Record-Keeping: Support identification of lots/batches, handling, storage, and packaging.
• Forward & Backward Tracing: Ensure one-step upstream and one-step downstream traceability.

Benefits of Implementing ISO 22005:2007

• Food Safety: Enables quick identification and recall of unsafe products.
• Supply Chain Transparency: Builds trust among suppliers, processors, and customers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet legal and buyer traceability requirements.
• Risk Reduction: Strengthens brand reputation in food/feed sectors.
• Incident Management: Improves response to quality incidents and crises.

Who Should Use ISO 22005:2007?

• Feed producers, food processors, packaging suppliers, distributors, and retailers.
• Companies required to comply with food safety and traceability laws.
• Organizations seeking to enhance traceability systems.
• Businesses demonstrating supply chain accountability to customers and regulators.