ISO 22005-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22005:2007 — Traceability in the feed and food chain — General principles and basic requirements for system design and implementation. The standard sets out principles and basic requirements to design and implement a traceability system across the feed and food chain so organizations can identify product history, location and connections between inputs and outputs.

Abstract

ISO 22005:2007 provides principles and specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of a traceability system applicable at any step in the feed and food chain. It aims to be flexible so organizations can achieve defined traceability objectives, document the flow of materials (feed, food, ingredients and packaging), and support product withdrawal or recall when necessary.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed through periodic review).
• Publication date: July 2007 (2007-07).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: Food products — ICS 67.040 (food products and food chain traceability).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2007).
• Number of pages: 8 pages.

(General information above based on the ISO bibliographic record and official ISO description of the standard.)

Scope

The standard specifies the principles and basic requirements for designing and implementing traceability systems for feed and food chains, from primary production through processing, distribution and handling to the point of consumption. It is intended for any organization operating at any step of the feed and food chain and covers identification, documentation, information flow and the coordination needed between suppliers and customers to meet traceability objectives.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and principles of traceability consistent with Codex/food‑safety terminology.
• Setting traceability objectives and scope (what to trace, depth and breadth of traceability).
• Design principles for traceability systems (identification units, records and data elements).
• Documentation and record‑keeping requirements to enable product tracing and recall.
• Responsibilities and communication between chain participants (suppliers, processors, distributors, retailers).
• Examples of traceability program elements, monitoring, verification and key performance indicators.
• Integration with related food safety management systems (supporting ISO 22000 implementation and recall preparedness).

Typical use and users

Used by food and feed producers, processors, packers, distributors, retailers, regulatory authorities, auditors, consultants and suppliers of traceability software and systems. Organizations implement ISO 22005 to establish consistent, auditable traceability practices, to support recalls/withdrawals, to meet regulatory or buyer requirements, and to facilitate trade.

Related standards

Closely related to the ISO 22000 family (food safety management systems) and to HACCP/Codex Alimentarius principles for food safety. National adoptions and equivalents exist (for example GB/T 22005‑2009 in China, which adopted ISO 22005:2007). The standard complements other quality and safety standards (ISO 9001, sector-specific traceability guidance, and regulatory traceability rules where applicable).

Keywords

Traceability, food chain, feed chain, traceability system, product identification, recall, withdrawal, supply chain, documentation, ISO 22000, traceability program.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22005:2007 provides principles and basic requirements for designing and implementing traceability systems across the feed and food chain to enable identification of product history and location and to support recall/withdrawal actions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers traceability objectives, system design (identification units and records), documentation, responsibilities, information flow between chain participants, examples of traceability program elements, monitoring and verification. It does not prescribe a single technical solution—rather it sets requirements that can be applied proportionally to an organization’s needs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Organizations across the feed and food chain (primary producers, processors, packers, transporters, distributors, retailers), regulators, auditors, consultants and traceability software/system providers. It is especially relevant where structured traceability is required for safety, regulatory compliance or commercial reasons.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 22005:2007 remains the published International Standard of record (first edition, published July 2007) and has been subject to periodic review/confirmation by ISO. There is no later ISO 22005 edition published that supersedes the 2007 edition as of the last ISO bibliographic confirmation. Users should check with their national standards body or ISO for the very latest status before relying on the standard for compliance or procurement.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the broader ISO food safety/food chain family of standards and is intended to complement ISO 22000 (food safety management systems) and Codex/HACCP‑based approaches to food safety and traceability.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Traceability, feed and food chain, product identification, recall, withdrawal, documentation, supply chain, ISO 22005, traceability system design.