New ISO 22002-100:2025 sets out common PRPs requirements for food, feed, packaging supply chain

GLOBAL – The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently released a major revision of the ISO 22002 series, introducing ISO 22002-100:2025, a new framework standard that establishes common requirements for prerequisite programs (PRPs) across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain. 

The update replaces the earlier ISO/TS 22002 technical specifications and represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the PRP framework in more than a decade.

For years, the ISO/TS 22002 series provided sector-specific PRP requirements for industries ranging from food manufacturing to animal feed and catering. 

However, as food systems evolved, gaps began to emerge, particularly around issues such as food fraud, food defence, sustainability, and electronic traceability. 

With globalization, shifting consumer expectations, and updated regulatory frameworks such as the 2023 Codex HACCP revision, the need for a more streamlined and future-ready approach became clear.

ISO 22002-100 addresses this by creating a universal baseline that applies across multiple sectors. 

Previously, many PRP requirements, such as hygiene controls, allergen management, and traceability, were repeated in different standards with only minor variations. 

Now, these common elements are consolidated in ISO 22002-100, while sector-specific requirements are outlined in updated parts of the series, including ISO 22002-1 for food manufacturing and the newly introduced ISO 22002-7 for food trade.

The new framework brings tangible benefits. By unifying general PRP requirements, organizations operating across multiple categories, such as food and packaging, or feed and distribution, can streamline documentation, simplify audits, and align training programs more effectively. 

The standard is also designed to integrate with modern food safety management principles and support alignment with sustainability goals and digital supply chain tools.

For companies certified under ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000, no immediate changes are required. 

The current FSSC 22000, version 6, still references the ISO/TS 22002 standards. However, FSSC has announced plans to adopt the updated ISO 22002 series in version 7, with a transition period expected to provide certification bodies and companies with sufficient time to adapt. 

Meanwhile, the review process for ISO 22000:2018 has just begun, with a revised edition anticipated in early 2027.

Industry experts advise organizations to begin reviewing ISO 22002-100:2025 now, conducting gap analyses and updating PRP documentation where needed. 

Although transition requirements and timelines have not yet been finalized, early preparation will ensure a smoother shift once the new standards become mandatory.

By establishing a consistent, future-focused framework, ISO 22002-100:2025 strengthens food safety systems and provides a solid foundation for resilience in an increasingly complex global supply chain.

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