Standards Comparison

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    VS

    FedRAMP

    Mandatory
    2011

    U.S. program standardizing cloud security for federal agencies.

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 22000 ensures food safety via global FSMS certification for food chain organizations, while FedRAMP authorizes secure cloud services for U.S. federal agencies. Companies adopt ISO 22000 for market access and trust; FedRAMP for mandatory government contracts.

    Food Safety

    ISO 22000

    ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

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

    Key Features

    • High-Level Structure (HLS) for integrated management systems
    • Dual PDCA cycles: organizational and operational levels
    • HACCP principles integrated with management system discipline
    • PRP, OPRP, CCP systematic categorization and control
    • Risk-based thinking for hazards and opportunities
    Cloud Security

    FedRAMP

    Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    Medium
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Reusable authorizations via FedRAMP Marketplace
    • NIST SP 800-53 baselines at multiple impact levels
    • Independent 3PAO security assessments required
    • Continuous monitoring with automation and data feeds
    • Program and Agency authorization paths

    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 provides a framework for organizations in the food chain to ensure safe products through hazard prevention and compliance with requirements. Its risk-based approach uses **two nested PDCA cyclesorganizational for governance and operational for HACCP-aligned controls.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 follow High-Level Structure (HLS) for integration.
    • Core elements: PRPs, hazard analysis, CCPs/OPRPs, traceability, verification.
    • Built on Codex HACCP principles with management system discipline.
    • Certifiable via accredited bodies with staged audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets regulatory/customer demands, enables market access.
    • Reduces recalls, enhances supply chain resilience.
    • Builds trust with stakeholders, supports GFSI schemes like FSSC 22000.
    • Drives efficiency, continual improvement, competitive edge.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, PRPs/hazard plans, training, audits.
    • Applies to all food chain organizations, scalable by size.
    • Requires 6-18 months, internal audits, management reviews for certification.

    FedRAMP Details

    What It Is

    FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a U.S. government-wide standardized framework for security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud services used by federal agencies. Its primary purpose is to enable secure, reusable cloud adoption via risk-based, NIST-derived controls mapped to FIPS 199 impact levels (Low, Moderate, High).

    Key Components

    • NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 baselines with ~156-410 controls depending on impact level, plus LI-SaaS subset.
    • Core artifacts: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
    • Independent 3PAO assessments and continuous monitoring via automation and data feeds.
    • Agency/Program authorizations listed in FedRAMP Marketplace.

    Why Organizations Use It

    CSPs pursue FedRAMP for federal market access, as agencies must use authorized services. It reduces duplication, enhances security posture, builds trust, and provides competitive differentiation amid high demand (484 authorized offerings).

    Implementation Overview

    Involves gap analysis, SSP development, 3PAO assessment (10-19 months, $150k-$2M), remediation, and ongoing monitoring. Targets cloud providers; high complexity suits enterprises pursuing government contracts.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 22000
    Food safety management systems across food chain
    FedRAMP
    Cloud security assessment and authorization for federal agencies

    Industry

    ISO 22000
    Food, feed, packaging, logistics globally
    FedRAMP
    Cloud services for U.S. federal government

    Nature

    ISO 22000
    Voluntary international certification standard
    FedRAMP
    Mandatory U.S. government authorization program

    Testing

    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, certification body audits
    FedRAMP
    3PAO independent assessments, continuous monitoring

    Penalties

    ISO 22000
    Loss of certification, market exclusion
    FedRAMP
    Revocation of authorization, contract ineligibility

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 22000 and FedRAMP

    ISO 22000 FAQ

    FedRAMP FAQ

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