Major Updates to the ISO 22002 Series in 2025: What Food Businesses Need to Know

As the global food safety landscape evolves, so do the standards that underpin it. In 2025, ISO introduced significant updates to the ISO 22002 series of Prerequisite Program (PRP) standards. These standards are essential in supporting ISO 22000 and certification schemes like FSSC 22000.

A major highlight of this cycle is the debut of a new foundational standard: ISO 22002-100:2025, a “horizontal” PRP standard that establishes common requirements across the food chain.

The newly updated standards include:

ISO 22002-1: Food Manufacturing
ISO 22002-2: Catering
ISO 22002-4: Food Packaging Manufacturing
ISO 22002-5: Transport and Storage
ISO 22002-6: Animal Food Production
ISO 22002-7: Retail

And for the first time, ISO has introduced:

ISO 22002-100:2025 a new “horizontal” PRP standard covering *common prerequisite requirements* across the food chain.

It’s worth noting that ISO/TS 22002-3 (Farming) has not been revised in this cycle

Why Were the Standards Revised?

The updates were driven by the need to:

Harmonize with ISO 22003-1:2022, which sets requirements for audit and certification processes. This ensures consistency and reliability in audits worldwide.
Address emerging risks such as food fraud, cybersecurity, climate-related challenges, and more robust requirements for allergen and food defense measures.
Simplify application across sectors by providing a common baseline of PRPs (through ISO 22002-100:2025) that can be adapted for sector-specific needs.
Increase global alignment so that food businesses operating internationally can apply the same approach across markets.

Spotlight on ISO 22002-100:2025

The introduction of ISO 22002-100:2025 is one of the most significant changes. Unlike the sector-specific PRP standards, this generic PRP standard provides a set of core requirements applicable across all food chain sectors.

Key areas covered include:

Facility design and layout
Cleaning and sanitation programs
Personal hygiene
Pest control
Equipment and maintenance
Utilities (air, water, energy)
Waste management
Storage and distribution controls
Training and awareness
New sections on safeguarding product safety, food defense, and food fraud, with Annex guidance.

By establishing a universal baseline, ISO 22002-100 ensures consistency, reduces duplication, and helps organizations manage food safety risks even in complex, multi-sector operations.

Benefits of the Updates

For food businesses, the revisions bring several advantages:

Consistency across audits – alignment with ISO/TS 22003:2023 means certification audits will be more reliable and comparable worldwide.
Clarity and flexibility – ISO 22002-100:2025 provides a common PRP framework, while sector-specific standards add tailored requirements.
Future-proofing – updates reflect modern challenges like food fraud, allergen management, and sustainability.
Operational efficiency – having a shared set of PRPs reduces duplication for organizations operating across different supply chain segments.

What Businesses Should Do

Review the newly revised standards (particularly sector-specific ones relevant to your business).
Study ISO 22002-100:2025 carefully and integrate its common PRPs into your food safety management system.
Prepare for changes in audit protocols, as certification bodies adopt the new requirements aligned with ISO/TS 22003:2023.
Train staff to understand the updated PRPs and how they apply to daily operations.

Final Thought

The updates to the ISO 22002 series and the introduction of ISO 22002-100:2025 mark a major step forward in strengthening global food safety. By establishing common ground across sectors, while still allowing for tailored requirements, ISO has created a framework that is both robust and practical for today’s complex supply chains.

Food businesses that adopt these changes early will not only strengthen compliance but also improve resilience, efficiency, and consumer trust. Contact FoodBev International Consulting to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is future-ready.