The ISO 22000 Standard requires that your organization establishes prerequisite programs that are appropriate to your industry, product and services.

Prerequisite programs (PRPs) must be in place to address the basic conditions and
activities that are necessary to maintain a hygienic environment for the realization processes. This may include: good agricultural practices, good veterinarian practices, good manufacturing processes, good hygienic practices, good production practice, good distribution practices or good trading practices.

To establish PRPs, know what products are included in the FSMS, identify what regulations apply and implement the appropriate cleaning and sanitation, personnel hygiene practices, operation and maintenance of equipment, handling of product, training of employees and other relevant practices.

Prerequisite Programs for ISO 22000

Prerequisite Programs for FSSC 22000

For help designing your Prerequisite Program use our Prerequisite Program Package