What Is ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 is an international standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It sets out the requirements for a Food Safety Management System and applies to every organisation in the food chain — from manufacturers and hotels to the service providers that support them.
The standard combines:
- HACCP principles — identifying and controlling food safety hazards
- Prerequisite programmes (PRPs) — the basic conditions for food safety, where pest control is a core requirement
- Documented procedures — traceable records for every process
- Continual improvement — regular review, internal audits and corrective action
Why Pest Control Is Central to Food Safety
Pests are one of the biggest threats to food safety. Rodents, cockroaches and flies carry bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, contaminate stored products and can cause a facility to fail an audit overnight. That's why every major food safety standard — ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, BRC and FSSC 22000 — requires a documented, effective pest control programme.
What ISO 22000 Certification Means for Our Clients
When your pest control provider is ISO 22000 certified, you get:
- Audit-ready documentation — service reports, trap maps, chemical records and trend analysis that auditors expect to see
- Food-safe methods — WHO-approved, low-toxic products applied with controls that protect food contact areas
- Consistent, traceable service — standardised procedures across every site visit
- Corrective action — when pest activity is found, root causes are investigated and fixed, not just treated
Who Benefits Most?
ISO 22000 certified pest control is especially valuable for:
- Hotels and resorts with restaurants and banquet kitchens
- Restaurants, bakeries and cafés
- Food and beverage factories
- Warehouses and food storage facilities
- Hospitals and healthcare kitchens
- Exporters needing fumigation and compliance documentation
Why Choose Sunkem International?
Since 2012, Sunkem International has protected 900+ homes and businesses across Sri Lanka. Our directors hold B.Sc (Agriculture) degrees with over 20 years of experience, including food industry quality assurance. With ISO 22000 certification, we now bring a formally recognised food safety management system to every client.
Learn more about our certifications, explore our pest control services, or book a free site inspection today.
