ISO 22000 series of standards on PRPs

Abstract

PRPs are the basic conditions and activities that are necessary to maintain a hygienic environment throughout the food chain suitable for the production, handling and provision of safe end products and safe food for human consumption. ISO 22000 requires that the organization establishes PRP programs to control the likelihood of introducing contamination through the work environment. ISO 22000 identifies areas and programs that must be considered during the development of PRPs. Examples: pest control programs, personnel hygiene and lay-out of premises. However, the standard leaves the responsibility for developing the details of the program to the organization; it does not give specific requirements for the PRPs, organization needs to determine the appropriate PRPs according to the requirements.