Standards Comparison

    ISO 27001

    Voluntary
    2022

    International standard for information security management systems

    VS

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems.

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 27001 certifies information security for all industries via risk-based ISMS; ISO 22000 ensures food safety across the chain with HACCP-integrated FSMS. Companies adopt them for compliance, resilience, market trust, and competitive edge.

    Cybersecurity

    ISO 27001

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022

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

    Key Features

    • Risk-based ISMS framework for threat management
    • PDCA cycle for continual improvement
    • 93 Annex A controls in four themes
    • Internationally recognized certification standard
    • Technology- and industry-agnostic applicability
    Food Safety

    ISO 22000

    ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

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

    Key Features

    • High-Level Structure for integrated management systems
    • Dual PDCA cycles: organizational and operational
    • HACCP-based hazard analysis with PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs
    • Risk-based thinking for hazards and opportunities
    • Interactive communication across food chain

    Detailed Analysis

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

    ISO 27001 Details

    What It Is

    ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the international certification standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a systematic, risk-based framework to manage information risks across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, applicable to all organization sizes and industries.

    Key Components

    • **Clauses 4-10Mandatory requirements covering context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement.
    • **Annex A93 controls grouped into organizational (37), people (8), physical (14), and technological (34) themes.
    • Built on PDCA cycle for continual improvement.
    • Voluntary certification via accredited auditors with Stage 1/2 audits, surveillance, and recertification.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mitigates breach risks, reduces costs (e.g., 30% fewer incidents).
    • Meets regulatory/contractual needs (e.g., GDPR alignment).
    • Builds trust, wins bids (20-30% more in finance/tech).
    • Enhances resilience, efficiency, and competitive edge.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased approach: initiation, risk assessment, control deployment, audits (6-18 months). Scalable for SMEs/enterprises; requires leadership, training, and PDCA integration.

    ISO 22000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It provides a certifiable framework for organizations in the food chain to ensure safe products through systematic hazard control. Its risk-based approach integrates HACCP principles with management system discipline using the High-Level Structure (HLS) and dual PDCA cycles.

    Key Components

    • **Clauses 4-10Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
    • Core elements: PRPs, hazard analysis, CCPs/OPRPs, traceability, verification.
    • Built on Codex HACCP and HLS for integration.
    • Voluntary certification via accredited bodies.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets regulatory/customer requirements.
    • Reduces risks of recalls, contamination.
    • Enhances supply chain trust, market access (e.g., GFSI).
    • Improves efficiency, resilience.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, PRPs, hazard control plan, training, audits.
    • Scalable for all sizes/industries in food chain.
    • Certification: stage 1/2 audits, annual surveillance.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 27001
    Information security management across all assets
    ISO 22000
    Food safety hazards in food chain operations

    Industry

    ISO 27001
    All industries, technology-agnostic globally
    ISO 22000
    Food chain organizations worldwide

    Nature

    ISO 27001
    Voluntary certifiable management system standard
    ISO 22000
    Voluntary certifiable FSMS standard

    Testing

    ISO 27001
    Internal audits, management reviews, certification audits
    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, PRP verification, hazard control validation

    Penalties

    ISO 27001
    Certification loss, no direct legal penalties
    ISO 22000
    Certification loss, regulatory fines possible

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 27001 and ISO 22000

    ISO 27001 FAQ

    ISO 22000 FAQ

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