Standards Comparison

    TISAX

    Mandatory
    2017

    Automotive standard for information security assessments and exchange

    VS

    ISO 22000

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for food safety management systems

    Quick Verdict

    TISAX ensures information security for automotive suppliers via standardized assessments, while ISO 22000 establishes food safety management systems across the food chain. Companies adopt TISAX for OEM contracts and ISO 22000 for hazard control and market access.

    Cybersecurity

    TISAX

    Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX)

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

    Key Features

    • Secure exchange of results via ENX portal
    • Three assessment levels based on protection needs
    • Automotive-specific prototype protection controls
    • VDA ISA catalog extending ISO 27001 controls
    • Three-year label validity reduces duplicate audits
    Food Safety

    ISO 22000

    ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

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

    Key Features

    • High-Level Structure for integrated management systems
    • Dual PDCA cycles for governance and operations
    • HACCP-based hazard analysis with CCPs and OPRPs
    • Prerequisite programs establishing hygiene baseline
    • Interactive communication across food chain

    Detailed Analysis

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

    TISAX Details

    What It Is

    TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is an industry framework developed by the ENX Association and VDA for standardizing information security assessments in the automotive supply chain. It verifies protection of sensitive data like prototypes and IP using a risk-based approach with three assessment levels (AL1-AL3).

    Key Components

    • VDA ISA catalog with 70+ controls across policy, access, operations, and prototype protection.
    • Builds on ISO 27001 with automotive-specific modules.
    • ENX portal for sharing labels valid 3 years.
    • Maturity model (0-5 scale) requiring level 3+ for compliance.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Contractual mandates from OEMs like BMW prevent revenue loss.
    • Reduces duplicate audits, cuts costs 70-90%.
    • Enhances trust, market access, and resilience in €2.5T chain.
    • Mitigates breaches averaging €4.5M.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: preparation (gap analysis), remediation (controls, table-tops), audit (by accredited providers like DQS), sustainment. Suited for suppliers/OEMs globally; 6-18 months, scalable for SMEs to enterprises.

    ISO 22000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 22000:2018 is the international standard specifying requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). It provides a framework for organizations in the food chain to ensure safe products through risk-based thinking, HACCP principles, and High-Level Structure (HLS) alignment.

    Key Components

    • **Clauses 4-10Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
    • Integrates PRPs, hazard analysis, CCPs/OPRPs, traceability, and communication.
    • Built on two PDCA cycles (organizational and operational).
    • Certifiable via accredited bodies with staged audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Meets regulatory/customer requirements; reduces risks like recalls.
    • Enhances supply chain trust, market access (e.g., GFSI).
    • Drives efficiency, integration with ISO 9001/14001.
    • Builds stakeholder confidence and competitive edge.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, PRPs/hazard plans, training, audits.
    • Applies to all food chain sizes/sectors globally.
    • Requires 3-month operation pre-certification; annual surveillance.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    TISAX
    Information security in automotive supply chain
    ISO 22000
    Food safety management across food chain

    Industry

    TISAX
    Automotive suppliers, OEMs globally
    ISO 22000
    Food processing, production, retail worldwide

    Nature

    TISAX
    Voluntary industry-specific assessment exchange
    ISO 22000
    Voluntary certifiable management system standard

    Testing

    TISAX
    AL1-AL3 audits by ENX providers, 3-year validity
    ISO 22000
    Internal audits, certification audits every 3 years

    Penalties

    TISAX
    Contract loss, no TISAX label
    ISO 22000
    No legal penalties, certification loss

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about TISAX and ISO 22000

    TISAX FAQ

    ISO 22000 FAQ

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