Standards Comparison

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    VS

    EN 1090

    Mandatory
    2009

    EU standard for steel/aluminium structural execution and CE marking.

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 22000 provides voluntary FSMS certification for global food chains, ensuring hazard control and market trust. EN 1090 mandates CE marking for EU structural steel/aluminium via FPC, enabling legal market access and safety compliance.

    Food Safety

    ISO 22000

    ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Adopts High-Level Structure for integrated management systems
    • Two nested PDCA cycles for governance and operations
    • Integrates HACCP principles with management system discipline
    • Systematic PRP, OPRP, CCP categorization and validation
    • Interactive communication as core hazard control mechanism
    Structural Metalwork

    EN 1090

    EN 1090 Execution of steel and aluminium structures

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Factory Production Control (FPC) certification by Notified Body
    • Execution Classes (EXC1-4) for risk-based requirements
    • CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP)
    • Welding coordination per ISO 3834 standards
    • Material traceability and NDT inspection regimes

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    ISO 22000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 22000:2018 is an international certification standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It applies to any organization in the food chain, providing a systematic framework to ensure safe food through hazard prevention and compliance with requirements. Its risk-based approach uses two nested **PDCA cyclesorganizational for governance and operational aligned with HACCP.

    Key Components

    • Core pillars: context analysis, leadership, planning, support, operation (PRPs, hazard control), evaluation, improvement.
    • Integrates Codex HACCP principles with PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs.
    • HLS structure (Clauses 4-10) for 100+ requirements.
    • Certification via accredited bodies with staged audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets regulatory/customer demands, enables market access.
    • Reduces risks of recalls, contamination, legal issues.
    • Builds supplier trust, integrates with ISO 9001/14001.
    • Drives efficiency, continual improvement, GFSI alignment.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, PRPs/hazard plans, training, audits.
    • Scalable for SMEs to multinationals across food sectors.
    • Requires 6-12 months typically; voluntary but audit-proven.

    EN 1090 Details

    What It Is

    EN 1090 is a harmonized European standard family (EN 1090-1, -2, -3) for execution and conformity assessment of structural steel and aluminium components. It implements the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), enabling CE marking via a risk-based approach through Execution Classes (EXC1-EXC4).

    Key Components

    • **EN 1090-1Conformity assessment, Factory Production Control (FPC) certification.
    • **EN 1090-2/-3Technical rules for steel/aluminium (welding, tolerances, corrosion protection).
    • Core pillars: traceability, welding per ISO 3834, inspection/NDT, Declaration of Performance (DoP).
    • Notified Body certification and surveillance.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mandatory for EU market access with CE marking.
    • Reduces liability, ensures safety via risk-scaled controls.
    • Builds trust, enables high-risk projects (bridges, stadia).
    • Drives efficiency, rework reduction.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, FPC build, personnel training, NB certification.
    • Applies to fabricators in construction; 3-12 months typical.
    • Involves audits, welding qualification, digital traceability. (178 words)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 22000
    Food safety management systems across food chain
    EN 1090
    Execution and conformity of steel/aluminium structures

    Industry

    ISO 22000
    Food production, processing, logistics globally
    EN 1090
    Construction, fabrication in EU/EEA markets

    Nature

    ISO 22000
    Voluntary ISO management system certification
    EN 1090
    Mandatory harmonized standard for CE marking

    Testing

    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, hazard verification, management review
    EN 1090
    FPC certification, NDT, notified body surveillance

    Penalties

    ISO 22000
    Loss of certification, market exclusion
    EN 1090
    Market withdrawal, fines, legal liability

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 22000 and EN 1090

    ISO 22000 FAQ

    EN 1090 FAQ

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