BS EN ISO 22074-6-2024 PDF

Full title and description

BS EN ISO 22074-6:2024 — Food safety management systems — Guidance on the application of ISO 22000:2018 — Part 6: Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for specific sectors/operations (STB designation)

Abstract

This publication provides sector-specific guidance on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) to support the implementation of food safety management systems in accordance with ISO 22000:2018. Part 6 focuses on practical examples and recommended PRPs for particular operations within the food chain, helping organizations to identify, establish and maintain the basic conditions and activities necessary for safe food production and handling.

General information

• Status: Published (STB national adoption of BS EN ISO)
• Publication date: 2024
• Publisher: National standards body adopting the BS EN ISO designation (STB / BSI/ CEN/ISO harmonized adoption)
• ICS / categories: 67.100 Food hygiene and protection; 03.100.10 Systems and standards for quality
• Edition / version: 1st edition (2024)
• Number of pages: Typically 20–60 pages (sector-specific technical report length varies); exact page count depends on the national publication

Scope

This document gives guidance on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for selected sectors or operations within the food chain to support the implementation of ISO 22000:2018. It describes typical PRPs, examples of good practices and control measures for the basic hygienic, structural and operational conditions that create the environment for producing safe food. It does not itself set mandatory requirements but provides recommendations and illustrative measures to be adapted to local regulations and specific organizational circumstances.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and purpose of prerequisite programmes (PRPs) in food safety management systems
• Examples of sector-specific PRPs: premises, equipment, cleaning and sanitation, pest control, personnel hygiene, supplier control, storage and transport
• Guidance on establishing, documenting and maintaining PRPs to support HACCP and ISO 22000
• Risk-based considerations and how PRPs interact with operational prerequisite programmes (oPRPs) and critical control points
• Monitoring, verification and continuous improvement of PRPs
• Adaptation of PRPs to different scales of operation and local regulatory requirements

Typical use and users

Used by food business operators, quality and food safety managers, auditors, consultants and regulatory bodies, this guidance assists organizations across the food chain — producers, processors, distributors, retailers, caterers and food service operators — to design and maintain effective PRPs that underpin ISO 22000-based food safety management systems.

Related standards

ISO 22000:2018 (Food safety management systems — Requirements for any organization in the food chain); ISO/TS 22002 series (Prerequisite programmes on food safety for specific sectors); BS EN ISO 22003 (Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems); Codex Alimentarius HACCP principles; national food safety regulations and guidance.

Keywords

Food safety, ISO 22000, prerequisite programmes, PRPs, HACCP, food hygiene, sector guidance, food chain, operational controls, sanitation

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the national/adopted version (STB designation) of BS EN ISO 22074-6:2024 providing guidance on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) to support ISO 22000 food safety management systems for specific sectors or operations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers recommended PRPs and good-practice examples for buildings, equipment, cleaning, pest control, personnel hygiene, supplier controls, storage and transport and other foundational measures needed to produce safe food. It offers sector-specific illustrations rather than mandatory requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Food business operators, quality/food safety managers, consultants, auditors and regulators who need practical guidance to implement PRPs that support ISO 22000-based systems across different sectors of the food chain.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: It is current as of 2024. Organizations should verify with their national standards body for any subsequent amendments or superseding publications.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is part of the ISO 22074 series (guidance on application of ISO 22000) and closely related to the ISO/TS 22002 series and other parts of the ISO 22000 guidance publications addressing PRPs for specific sectors.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Food safety, PRP, prerequisite programmes, ISO 22000, HACCP, food hygiene, sector guidance, sanitation, pest control, supplier management