Who are the intended users?

ISO 22000 may apply to all types of organizations within the food chain ranging from producers through food manufacturers, transport and storage operators and sub-contractors to retail and food service outlets-together with inter-related organizations such as producers of equipment, packaging material, cleaning agents, additives and ingredients.
Food safety is related to the presence of and levels of food borne hazards in food at the point of consumption. As food safety hazards may be introduced at any stage of the food chain, adequate control throughout the food chain is essential. Thus, food safety is a joint responsibility that is principally assured through the combined efforts of all the parties participating in the food chain.