Additional Audit time calculation for transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 certification
In the case there was a ISO 22000:2005 certification by end of 2018 and the certificate is valid until 29 June 2021 based on IAF resolution 2018-15.
How should the AB react if the CB intends to perform the “first surveillance Audit” by end of 2019 with the intention to perform the transition from ISO 22000:2005 to ISO 22000:2018 during this “surveillance audit”?
- Can the CB issue the new ISO 22000:2018 certificate with an expiry date of end of 2021 so as to maintain the current certification cycle?
- Which additional audit time should be calculated by the CB for the transition to ISO 22000:2018 during a surveillance audit?
- ISO 22003:2013 does not indicate clear rules for additional audit time calculation for transitions to new revisions of the standard. What should be the minimum additional audit time for a CB if they have the intention to change to the new ISO 22000:2018 standard?
- Would it be acceptable if the CB will issue a new certificate in end of 2019 (3 years cycle from November 2019 until November 2022) without taking into account the minimum audit time calculation (as defined in ISO 22003:2013) for a recertification? As justification, the CB is arguing they had already respected the minimum audit time calculation for the recertification in 2018.
March 2019
A1. Yes, this is acceptable
A2 & 3. Question 2 and 3 are quite similar. Neither ISO/TS 22003 nor IAF MD 16 or any other normative document is requiring additional audit time for transition to ISO 22000:2018. Since there is no dramatic or revolutionary change in the new version (most of them are for alignment to HLS), there is no justification for additional audit time for transition.
Similar to this approach, FSSC does not require additional audit time for transition.
“FSSC 22000 Requirements for the FSSC 22000 V5 upgrade process, Article 2.2.3 Audit time calculation: Based on the released ISO 22000:2018 gap analysis in July 2018, it is not justified to require additional on-site audit time to assess implementation of the new FSSC 22000 Scheme version 5 requirements by a certified organization.”
A4. No, changing or prolonging the expiry or cycle duration of a certificate that already exists should require new certificate number. The new certificate with current certificate number should follow current certification cycle depending of first issue date. If the client wants to prolong its new certificate’s expiry until November 2022, the CB should take into account at least minimum audit time for recertification and put new certificate number. This depends on the mutual agreement between the CB and certified client.
IAF Resolution 2018-15 – (Agenda Item 9) Transitional Arrangement for ISO 22000:2018 – The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved that the period for the transitioning of accredited certifications to ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems — Requirements for any organization in the food chain be three years, with the transition deadline being no later than 29 June 2021.
Accredited certificates issued to ISO 22000:2005 after the date of publication of ISO 22000:2018 shall state an expiry date of 29 June 2021. This resolution replaces IAF Resolution 2017-16.
IAF Resolution 2017-16 – (Agenda Item 9) Transitional Arrangement for the revision of ISO 22000:2005 – The General Assembly, acting on the recommendation of the Technical Committee, resolved that the period for transitioning of accredited certifications to the next revision of ISO 22000:2005 Food safety management systems — Requirements for any organization in the food chain be three years from the date of publication.