Standards Comparison

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    VS

    MAS TRM

    Mandatory
    2021

    Singapore guidelines for financial technology risk management

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 22000 ensures food safety via global FSMS certification for food chain firms, while MAS TRM mandates technology risk governance for Singapore FIs. Food companies adopt ISO 22000 for market access; banks use MAS TRM to avoid fines and ensure cyber resilience.

    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 full FSMS
    • PRP, OPRP, CCP systematic categorization
    • Interactive communication across food chain
    Technology Risk Management

    MAS TRM

    MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines

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

    Key Features

    • Board and senior management accountability
    • Proportional risk-based controls
    • Third-party risk management integration
    • Annual penetration testing for internet systems
    • Defence-in-depth cyber resilience

    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, regulatory compliance, and chain communication. Built on a risk-based approach with HLS and dual PDCA cycles.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
    • Core: PRPs, hazard analysis, CCPs/OPRPs, traceability, verification.
    • Integrates Codex HACCP principles.
    • Certifiable via accredited bodies.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets customer/regulatory demands; enables market access.
    • Reduces risks of recalls, contamination, liability.
    • Builds trust, supports GFSI schemes like FSSC 22000.
    • Drives efficiency, continual improvement.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: gap analysis, PRPs/hazard plans, training, audits. Scalable for SMEs to multinationals in food chain. Requires 6-18 months, internal audits, certification audits every 3 years.

    MAS TRM Details

    What It Is

    MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines (January 2021) are supervisory guidelines issued by Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for financial institutions. They provide a risk-based framework to govern and manage technology and cyber risks, emphasizing proportionality to FI complexity and risk profile. Scope covers governance, operations, cybersecurity, resilience, and third-party risks.

    Key Components

    • 15 core sections spanning governance, asset management, SDLC, ITSM, access controls, cryptography, cyber operations, testing, and audit.
    • 12 synthesized principles like board accountability, secure-by-design, defence-in-depth.
    • No fixed control count; focuses on outcomes for CIA triad.
    • Compliance via supervisory review, no formal certification.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mandatory for MAS-regulated FIs to avoid fines, sanctions.
    • Enhances resilience, reduces systemic risk.
    • Builds trust, enables digital innovation securely.
    • Aligns with NIST CSF, ISO 27001 for global ops.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: governance, inventory, risk assessment, controls, testing.
    • Suits banks, insurers, fintechs in Singapore.
    • Involves board approval, independent functions, metrics; audits for assurance. (178 words)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 22000
    Food safety management systems across food chain
    MAS TRM
    Technology and cyber risks in financial services

    Industry

    ISO 22000
    Global food chain organizations, all sizes
    MAS TRM
    Singapore financial institutions, regulated entities

    Nature

    ISO 22000
    Voluntary ISO certification standard
    MAS TRM
    Supervisory guidelines with enforcement consideration

    Testing

    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, management reviews, verification
    MAS TRM
    Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, DR tests

    Penalties

    ISO 22000
    Loss of certification, market access restrictions
    MAS TRM
    Fines, license revocation, executive prohibitions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 22000 and MAS TRM

    ISO 22000 FAQ

    MAS TRM FAQ

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