Internationally Accredited Food Safety Certification
IEMA Standards Ltd provides EGAC-accredited ISO 22000:2018 certification services,
helping food producers, processors, and supply chain organizations in Nigeria implement
internationally recognised food safety management systems — protecting consumers,
satisfying NAFDAC and SON requirements, and unlocking access to export and global
retail markets.
Food Manufacturing
Agro-Processing
Beverages
Catering & Hospitality
Packaging
Export Supply Chains
Our accreditations & recognition
EGAC-Accredited (IAF/GAC MLA)
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Certified CB
ISO 22000:2018 Certification Body
HACCP Certification Services
NAFDAC-Aligned Compliance
SON (Standards Org. of Nigeria)
ISO 9001 Quality Management CB
ISO 14001 Environmental CB
Food safety is a critical concern for Nigerian consumers, regulators, and international
trading partners alike. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) continue to tighten enforcement
of food safety and quality requirements across the production, processing, and distribution
chain. At the same time, export markets, multinational retailers, and global supply chains
increasingly demand certified evidence of robust food safety management — making ISO 22000
an essential credential for Nigerian food businesses seeking growth, both locally and abroad.
As an EGAC-accredited certification body, IEMA Standards Ltd delivers ISO 22000:2018
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) certification with full international recognition
through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement — combining global audit rigour
with practical understanding of Nigeria's food production environment, supply chain
realities, and regulatory landscape.
Food Processing & Hygiene Controls
HACCP & Laboratory Verification
Farm-to-Fork Supply Chain Assurance
Flagship certification service
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System Certification
Internationally accredited ISO 22000:2018 certification — recognised across 100+ economies through IAF/GAC MLA
IEMA Standards Ltd is an EGAC-accredited Certification Body for ISO 22000:2018 — the
global standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). Certification demonstrates
that your organization has implemented internationally recognised controls across
interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programmes (PRPs), and
HACCP-based hazard analysis principles.
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Certification Audit
Documentation review followed by on-site audit of FSMS implementation, PRPs, and HACCP plan effectiveness.
Annual Surveillance Audits
Ongoing verification of FSMS performance and continual improvement throughout the 3-year certification cycle.
Recertification Audits
Full recertification at cycle end, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted accredited certification status.
Pre-certification Gap Analysis & HACCP Support
Readiness assessment, HACCP plan development support, and FSMS implementation guidance ahead of audit.
Core elements of the standard
What ISO 22000:2018 covers
Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
Foundational hygiene and operational conditions — facility design, cleaning and
sanitation, pest control, personnel hygiene, and supplier control — that create
a safe production environment.
GMP
Sanitation
Pest Control
HACCP-Based Hazard Analysis
Systematic identification of biological, chemical, and physical hazards, determination
of critical control points (CCPs), and establishment of critical limits and monitoring procedures.
CCPs
Hazard Analysis
Critical Limits
Traceability & Supply Chain Control
End-to-end traceability systems, supplier evaluation and approval processes, and
effective communication across the food supply chain — from raw material sourcing
to final delivery.
Traceability
Supplier Control
Emergency Preparedness & Withdrawal
Documented procedures for managing food safety incidents, product withdrawal and
recall, and crisis communication — minimising harm and reputational damage when
issues arise.
Recall Procedures
Crisis Management
Management Review & Continual Improvement
Top management commitment, periodic management review, internal audits, and a
structured PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle for continually improving FSMS effectiveness.
PDCA
Internal Audit
Communication & Food Safety Culture
Internal and external communication protocols, staff training and competence, and
cultivation of an organization-wide food safety culture — central to ISO 22000:2018's
human-factors focus.
Food Safety Culture
Training
How we work
Our ISO 22000 certification process
01
Application & certification agreement
We review your organization's scope, sites, and product categories, and formalise
the certification agreement and audit plan.
02
Gap analysis & readiness review (optional)
An optional pre-assessment identifies gaps in your existing FSMS, PRPs, and
HACCP plan ahead of the formal certification audit — reducing the risk of non-conformities.
03
Stage 1 audit — documentation review
Our auditors review your FSMS documentation, HACCP plans, and PRPs to confirm
readiness for the on-site Stage 2 audit.
04
Stage 2 audit — on-site assessment
A comprehensive on-site audit of your facility, processes, and personnel verifies
effective implementation of the FSMS against ISO 22000:2018 requirements.
05
Certification decision & issuance
Following independent technical review, IEMA issues an EGAC-accredited ISO 22000:2018
certificate valid for three years, subject to surveillance audits.
06
Surveillance & recertification
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certified status, with full recertification
audit conducted at the end of each three-year cycle.
What we deliver
Our food safety consultancy & certification services
ISO 22000:2018 certification audits — Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, and recertification
HACCP plan development, hazard analysis, and critical control point (CCP) determination
Prerequisite programme (PRP) design — sanitation, pest control, GMP, and facility hygiene
Gap analysis and readiness assessments ahead of formal certification audit
Traceability system design and supplier qualification programmes
Staff training on food safety, HACCP principles, and internal auditing
Support for NAFDAC registration and SON product conformity assessment
Integration of ISO 22000 with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for combined management systems
Export readiness support — aligning FSMS with international retailer and buyer requirements
Product recall and crisis management procedure development
Who needs this certification
Sectors and organizations we certify
Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Agro-Processing & Agriculture
Food Logistics & Cold Chain
Food Additive & Ingredient Suppliers
Nigeria's food safety regulatory landscape
Regulatory bodies we work with
NAFDAC
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control — registration, inspection, and enforcement of food safety standards
SON
Standards Organisation of Nigeria — product certification (NIS/SONCAP) and Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme
FMARD
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development — agricultural produce safety and food security policy
NEPC
Nigerian Export Promotion Council — supports certified food exporters in accessing international markets
Codex Alimentarius
International food standards reference body, underpinning ISO 22000 HACCP principles and national food law harmonisation
EGAC / IAF
Egyptian Accreditation Council — full IAF/GAC MLA signatory, giving IEMA's ISO 22000 certifications international recognition
Why it matters
Key benefits to your organization
Consumer safety & trust
Demonstrate a verified commitment to producing safe food, building lasting consumer and brand trust.
Access to export & global retail markets
Meet the food safety requirements demanded by international buyers, retailers, and importing countries.
Internationally recognised certification
EGAC-accredited certification recognised across 100+ economies through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement.
Regulatory alignment
Support NAFDAC registration, SON conformity assessment, and other Nigerian food regulatory obligations.
Reduced product recall & liability risk
Systematic hazard analysis and control reduces the likelihood of contamination incidents, recalls, and associated costs.
Operational efficiency
Standardised processes, reduced waste, and improved supply chain coordination through documented, auditable systems.
Competitive advantage in tendering
Stand out in supplier qualification processes for multinational food companies, hotels, and institutional buyers.
Investor & partner confidence
Strengthen credibility with investors, joint venture partners, and financiers seeking assurance over food safety risk management.
Why IEMA Standards
Globally accredited certification. Practical Nigerian food industry expertise.
IEMA Standards Ltd is accredited by EGAC — a full member of the International Accreditation
Forum (IAF) and Global Accreditation Cooperation (GAC) — ensuring our ISO 22000:2018
certifications are recognised by international buyers, retailers, and regulators. Our
food safety auditors combine deep technical knowledge of HACCP and FSMS implementation
with practical understanding of Nigeria's food production environment, supply chain
challenges, and NAFDAC/SON regulatory expectations.
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EGAC-accredited
IAF/GAC MLA signatory — ISO 22000 certifications recognised in 100+ economies
HACCP expertise
Specialist support for hazard analysis, CCP determination, and PRP design
Integrated systems
Combine ISO 22000 with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 for unified management
Export-ready support
Helping Nigerian food businesses meet international buyer and retailer requirements
