ISO 22000 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The standard was developed to harmonize the management of food safety across the global supply chain, ensuring that food is safe for human consumption from farm to fork. It is a voluntary standard that is applicable to all organizations involved in the food chain, regardless of their size, complexity, or position. This includes: Primary producers (e.g., farmers) Food manufacturers and processors Catering companies Retailers Packaging and equipment manufacturers