Understanding food safety certifications is non-negotiable for spice importers. Here's what ISO 22000 and HACCP mean in practice.
<p>Food safety compliance is the single biggest due-diligence task when selecting a spice exporter.</p><h2>What is HACCP?</h2><p>Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a preventive food safety system. It is a regulatory requirement in the EU and US for food manufacturers.</p><h2>What is ISO 22000?</h2><p>ISO 22000:2018 is an international standard that integrates HACCP principles into a full food safety management system, audited by accredited third-party bodies.</p><h2>How to Verify Certificates</h2><ol><li>Ask for the full certificate (not just a logo).</li><li>Check the scope covers your products.</li><li>Verify the certificate is within its validity period.</li><li>Confirm the certifying body is IAF-accredited.</li></ol><p>Ceylon Aroma holds current ISO 22000 and HACCP certifications, available on request. <a href="/quality">View our quality page</a>.</p>
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