The Impact of ISO 22000 Food Safety Standard on Afghanistan’s Business Market

Posted by AACS Consulting on November 11th, 2019

Food safety is one of the most critical things you must ensure if you are part of the food and beverage sector in Afghanistan. Any organization that is involved in manufacturing, distributing, and processing of food must comply with acceptable safety standards to promote clean and high-quality products that are safe to consume. Proving the safety of your products and improving your reputation can be easier with an ISO 22000 certification. The ISO 2200 management system standard is aimed at implementing, improving, and developing the food safety management system. With successful implementation, you can show that your organization is compliant with internationally known standards.

With better food safety standards, Afghanistan’s F&B market as a whole can become more reputable and credible to both local and international customers. It can help local companies gain customers abroad, as ISO 22000 certification enables alignment with other acknowledge standards being practiced in other countries. For instance, if you have this certification, foreign partners may choose you as a supplier because they can be confident in the quality and safety of your products. After all, the certification ensures safer food, conformity of services and products, and service reliability, safety, and quality.

Through ISO 22000 certification, food and beverage organizations in Afghanistan are able to show their commitment to satisfying the needs of their customers. This can improve organizations reputation in the long run, especially if they are successful in maintaining the standards and practices for minimizing food safety risks. The certification can also enhance transparency in terms of food safety responsibility.

If you want to increase your organization’s credibility in growing food and beverage sector, you need to consider getting relevant certifications that can prove the safety and the quality of your products and systems. Earning an ISO 22000 certificationshows that you are committed to maintaining and continuously improving your food safety management system. It will provide a proven framework that enables management commitment and better communication with customers and suppliers alike.

The ISO 22000 certification or registration is a third-party audit conducted by PECB or any other authorized certification body. They will issue the certificate to your organization if they find that you are compliant with the standards. You can become ISO 22000 certified with the help from a credible consulting company that can also aid you in earning a re-certification.

About The Author

Samiullah Nazari is associated with AACS Consulting. He has written extensively on business development, market research and survey, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building in Afghanistan context. AACS Consulting is a leading management consulting firm providing management consulting and customized professional services to a wide range of national and international organizations in Afghanistan. Established in early 2009, AACS Consulting is a rapidly growing firm based out of Kabul, Afghanistan, with a nationwide presence and five regional offices across the country.