Standards Comparison

    ISO 55001

    Voluntary
    2014

    International standard for asset management systems

    VS

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 55001 governs asset management systems for infrastructure sectors, maximizing lifecycle value. ISO 22000 ensures food safety via hazard controls across the food chain. Asset-heavy firms adopt 55001 for governance; food organizations choose 22000 for compliance and consumer trust.

    Asset Management

    ISO 55001

    ISO 55001:2024 Asset management — Management systems — Requirements

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

    Key Features

    • Requires Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
    • Annex SL structure enables integration with other standards
    • Formal asset management decision-making framework (2024)
    • PDCA cycle for continual improvement
    • Balances risks, opportunities, costs, and performance
    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 for organizational and operational control
    • Integrates PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs in hazard control plan
    • Risk-based hazard analysis and validation requirements
    • Interactive communication across food chain

    Detailed Analysis

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

    ISO 55001 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 55001:2024 is an international certification standard specifying requirements for an Asset Management System (AMS). It applies a management systems approach to realize value from assets across lifecycles, using Annex SL high-level structure and PDCA cycle for risk-based planning, execution, evaluation, and improvement.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement
    • 72 "shall" requirements focused on SAMP, decision framework, competence, outsourcing controls
    • Built on ISO 55000 terminology; certification via accredited third-party audits

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Optimizes asset performance, costs, risks in utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing
    • Meets regulatory, stakeholder expectations; enhances resilience, ESG reporting
    • Builds trust via certification; integrates with ISO 9001/14001 for efficiency

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, SAMP development, process integration, training, audits
    • Suits asset-intensive organizations globally; 12-36 months typical; voluntary but procurement-favored

    ISO 22000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), a certifiable framework for organizations in the food chain. Its primary purpose is to ensure safe food through hazard prevention, compliance with regulations, and effective communication. It uses a risk-based approach with HLS structure and dual PDCA cycles for strategic and operational control.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 covering context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
    • PRPs, hazard analysis, CCPs/OPRPs in a consolidated control plan.
    • Integrates HACCP principles; requires validation, verification, traceability.
    • Certification via accredited bodies with audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets statutory/customer requirements; mitigates recall risks.
    • Enhances supply chain resilience, market access (e.g., GFSI).
    • Builds trust with stakeholders; integrates with ISO 9001/14001.
    • Drives efficiency, continual improvement.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, PRPs, hazard plan, training, audits.
    • Suits all sizes/industries in food chain globally.
    • Stage 1/2 certification audits; annual surveillance.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 55001
    Asset lifecycle management systems
    ISO 22000
    Food safety hazard control systems

    Industry

    ISO 55001
    Asset-intensive sectors globally
    ISO 22000
    Food chain organizations worldwide

    Nature

    ISO 55001
    Voluntary AMS certification standard
    ISO 22000
    Voluntary FSMS certification standard

    Testing

    ISO 55001
    Internal audits, management reviews
    ISO 22000
    Hazard verification, CCP monitoring

    Penalties

    ISO 55001
    Loss of certification only
    ISO 22000
    Loss of certification only

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 55001 and ISO 22000

    ISO 55001 FAQ

    ISO 22000 FAQ

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