NSF International Receives Accreditation for Food Safety Management Systems Registration

ANN ARBOR, Mich. NSF International, a leader in food safety auditing and certification services, today announced it has obtained ISO 22000 accreditation from the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). ISO 22000 accreditation enables NSF International to register food safety management systems for companies worldwide.

ISO 22000 was created by the International Organization of Standardization to ensure proper and universally-accepted food safety procedures are being followed throughout the supply chain. ISO 22000 shares the same foundation with the universally-accepted Quality Management Standard ISO 9001 but has a greater focus on food safety management and incorporates Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

Earning accreditation for ISO 22000 provides NSF International with more credibility in the worldwide food market and complements NSFs existing portfolio of food safety management services, including certifications to Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)*-benchmarked standards such as Safe Quality Food (SQF) and British Retail Consortium (BRC).

In order to earn accreditation, NSF International had to follow a rigorous application and auditing process that included a formal review of processes and procedures, auditor qualifications and a witness audit. The witness audit verified that NSF International auditors are highly competent and can perform the audits to the standards requirements. To maintain accreditation, NSF International will undergo an annual office and witness audit. ANAB is a leader in accreditation processes that build confidence and value for stakeholders worldwide.

Source: NSF International