The Scope
ISO 22005 is a traceability management standard for the food and feed supply chain that enables organisations to establish, implement, and maintain effective traceability systems. The standard focuses on tracking products, raw materials, ingredients, and feed throughout the supply chain, ensuring transparency regarding their origin, processing history, and movement.
Food and feed traceability systems
Product origin verification
Ingredient traceability
Supply chain transparency
Identification and tracking of products from source to consumer
Documentation and record management
Product authenticity and genuineness verification
Traceability of geographical and production characteristics
Product recall and withdrawal procedures
Roles and responsibilities within the supply chain
The Standard
ISO 22005: Traceability in the Feed and Food Chain
An international standard that provides principles and requirements for the design and implementation of traceability systems in food and feed supply chains.
Track products forward and backward through the supply chain.
Identify the origin of raw materials and ingredients.
Verify product authenticity and claims.
Improve supply chain visibility & accountability.
Support food safety and quality management systems.
Who Should Apply
ISO 22005 is suitable for organisations operating at any stage of the food and feed supply chain, including:
Primary Production
- Farms and agricultural producers
- Livestock and poultry farms
- Fisheries and aquaculture operators
Food Manufacturing & Processing
- Food processing companies
- Beverage manufacturers
- Dairy producers
- Meat and poultry processors
- Animal feed manufacturers
Packaging and Storage
- Food packaging companies
- Warehousing and cold storage operators
- Distribution centers
Logistics & Distribution Companies
- Food transport companies
- Food importers and exporters
- Wholesalers and distributors
Retail & Food Service Organizations
- Supermarkets and retail chains
- Restaurants and catering companies
- Hotels and hospitality providers
Specialty Product Producers
Organisations that need to verify specific product claims such as:
- Organic products
- Halal products
- Protected geographical indication (PGI) products
- Protected designation of origin (PDO) products
- Sustainable or ethically sourced products
- Premium and specialty food products