12 Questions
What is the Annex SL?
A section of the ISO/IEC Directive
What cannot be changed in the Annex SL?
Common terms and core definitions
How many core clauses does the Annex SL consist of?
10
What is the purpose of establishing a traceability system and a procedure to respond to emergency situations?
To deal with unexpected events and emergencies
What is required for all management systems according to the text?
Consideration of the context of the organization
What type of hazards evaluation will be conducted based on severity of harm and probability of occurrence?
Food safety hazards evaluation
What is the purpose of retaining documented evidence of tests for a defined period?
To fulfill ISO 22000 certification requirements
What is the purpose of validation as defined in section 3 of the guide?
To identify OPRP and CCP measures
What is the purpose of an efficient communication system in the context of ISO 22000:2018 implementation?
To ensure continual improvement by involving all interested parties
In the 2018 version of ISO 22000, what does 'maintain' refer to in terms of documented information?
Keeping the information up to date
What is the purpose of retaining documented information as per ISO 22000:2018?
To serve as evidence of satisfying requirements
Why must all documents relating to the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) be protected from unintended alteration or destruction?
To ensure their integrity and reliability
Study Notes
Annex SL Overview
- Annex SL is a framework used to develop new and revise existing ISO management system standards.
Key Components of Annex SL
- Consists of 7 core clauses:
- Context of the organization
- Leadership
- Planning
- Support
- Operation
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement
- Some clauses in Annex SL cannot be changed.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Purpose of establishing a traceability system and procedure to respond to emergency situations: To ensure effective response in case of food safety incidents.
Requirements for Management Systems
- All management systems require:
- Top management commitment
- Policy and objectives
- Roles and responsibilities
- Competence and awareness
- Communication
- Documentation and records
- Operational planning and control
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Continuous improvement
Risk Assessment
- Hazard evaluation based on severity of harm and probability of occurrence: Risk assessment to identify and prioritize hazards.
Document Control
- Purpose of retaining documented evidence of tests for a defined period: To demonstrate compliance and verify the effectiveness of the food safety management system.
Validation
- Purpose of validation: To ensure that the processes and procedures are capable of achieving their intended outcome.
Communication
- Purpose of an efficient communication system in the context of ISO 22000:2018 implementation: To ensure effective communication of food safety information to stakeholders.
Documented Information
- In the 2018 version of ISO 22000, 'maintain' refers to updating and reviewing of documented information.
Retention and Protection of Documents
- Purpose of retaining documented information as per ISO 22000:2018: To demonstrate conformity to the standard and provide evidence of effective implementation.
- Purpose of protecting documents from unintended alteration or destruction: To ensure the integrity and authenticity of documented information.
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