As of today 18 August 2023 changes in the management systems of INCERT certification body come into force. Changes are related to the certification of food safety management systems.
Changes are the results of the implementation of the requirements of ISO 22003-1:2022 Food safety — Part 1: Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems.
Important for clients are the changes related to the determination of the duration of audits based on various influencing factors, the prohibition of the use of the certification sign or any reference to certification on any product packaging, and last but not least the clarification of the objectives of the audits of food safety management systems.
In this article, as well as in the relevant sections of our website, you can familiarize yourself with the current version of the Certification Rules, in which the changes are reflected.
All certified clients will be notified if changes to their certification programs are required as a consequence of the implemented changes.