Food security is crucial for global well-being, with people worldwide suffering from hunger and lacking access to adequate food. Ensuring food safety is vital to address this issue. ISO 22000 helps food producers manage safety, reduce contamination, food waste, and food loss, aligning with global practices and regulations. These standards improve food safety and supply chain efficiency, contributing to global food security and the UN SDGs.
Supporting the “People” dimension, S4S provided ToT journeys for ISO 22000 (food safety management systems).
Countries
ToT trainees
National trainees (full ToT cycle)
Companies supported
National events hosted
National event participants
Result stories
Regional roll-out in Eastern Africa (October 2023-December 2024)
Starting in October 2023, five ISO members representing Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Uganda took part the first regional ToT journey on ISO 22000. A total of 20 trainees, selected from these ISO members and their stakeholders, successfully completed Phase I, which included an in-person ToT course in Tanzania in March 2024. This phase provided them with valuable insights into the application and benefits of ISO food safety standards.
With the support of a mentor, trainees then put this knowledge into action, working directly with local pilot organizations to implement the standard. They documented their experiences in detailed case studies on ISO 22000, which were later transformed into compelling result stories, showcased in the table below.
Our goal is to be ISO 22000-certified, embrace the FSMS culture, implement it and live by its standards to improve food safety in our country.
In collaboration with their NSBs, trainees and pilot organizations hosted five national events in December 2024. Attracting 280 participants across Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia and Uganda. These events raised awareness of ISO 22000’s role in improving food safety and trust across the global supply chain – benefitting both people and the planet.
This initiative is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.