ISO 22000 / HACCP Certification in India
ISO 22000:2018 · Food Safety Management System · typical timeline 6–12 weeks
ISO 22000 certification (built on HACCP) proves your food business controls safety hazards from raw material to dispatch. FSSAI, APEDA buyers and modern retail chains ask for HACCP or ISO 22000; export buyers often want FSSC 22000. Cost for a small unit: ₹45,000–₹1,50,000; timeline 6–12 weeks.
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Who needs ISO 22000 / HACCP certification
- Rice mills, flour mills, spice and dry-fruit processors
- Dairy, bakery, confectionery, beverage and snack manufacturers
- Fruit and vegetable processors, cold storage and pack houses
- Food packaging material manufacturers
- Caterers, central kitchens and food logistics
ISO 22000 / HACCP requirements in plain words
- Prerequisite programmes (PRPs): hygiene, pest control, water, maintenance
- Hazard analysis and HACCP plan with CCPs and OPRPs
- Food safety policy, team and communication
- Traceability and product recall procedure
- Verification: monitoring, calibration, testing, internal audit
- Allergen, foreign-body and supplier control
- Management review and continual improvement
Certification process
- Step 1Gap assessmentWe audit your current processes against the standard and list exactly what is missing.
- Step 2DocumentationPolicies, procedures, records and formats written for your plant, not copied templates.
- Step 3Implementation & trainingYour team trained on the floor; internal audit and management review done with you.
- Step 4Certification auditStage 1 and Stage 2 audit by an IAF-accredited certification body of your choice.
- Step 5Certificate & surveillanceCertificate issued; we support annual surveillance audits for the full 3-year cycle.
ISO 22000 / HACCP certification cost in India
Indicative 2026 prices. Consulting is our fee; the certification-body fee is paid to the CB for the initial audit. Full cost breakdown →
| Company size | Consulting | Certification body |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | ₹30,000–₹45,000 | ₹20,000–₹40,000 |
| Small | ₹45,000–₹80,000 | ₹40,000–₹80,000 |
| Medium / multi-line | ₹80,000–₹1,80,000 | ₹80,000–₹1,60,000 |
Documents required
- PRP programme and GMP/GHP records
- Hazard analysis, HACCP plan and CCP monitoring logs
- Traceability and mock recall records
- Pest control, cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Supplier approval and raw material specifications
- Lab test reports, calibration records
- Training, internal audit and management review records
Benefits
- Meets FSSAI Schedule 4 and buyer audit requirements
- Opens modern retail, QSR chains and export markets
- Reduces contamination incidents and product recalls
- Upgrade path to FSSC 22000 and BRCGS
Frequently asked questions
- HACCP vs ISO 22000 vs FSSC 22000?
- HACCP is the hazard-control method; ISO 22000 wraps it in a management system; FSSC 22000 adds sector PRPs (ISO/TS 22002) and is GFSI-recognised for global retailers.
- Is FSSAI licence enough?
- FSSAI is mandatory; ISO 22000/HACCP is what buyers and auditors ask for beyond the licence.
- How long is the certificate valid?
- Three years with annual surveillance.
ISO 22000 / HACCP consultants by city
- Baddi
- Ludhiana
- Mohali
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Gurgaon
- Noida
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Indore
Written by Sahil Dubey, CISA — lead consultant, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Reviewed October 2026.
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