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However, ISO 22000 is an internationally recognized standard for food safety management systems.

To obtain ISO 22000 certification in Egypt or any other location, you typically need to follow these general steps:

1. Training: Ensure that you and your staff receive adequate training in ISO 22000 requirements and food safety management principles.
2. Develop and Implement Food Safety Management System (FSMS): Establish and implement a food safety management system within your organization, addressing all the requirements outlined in ISO 22000.
3. Document Procedures: Document all processes, procedures, policies, and controls related to food safety in accordance with ISO 22000 standards.
4. Conduct Hazard Analysis: Identify and assess potential food safety hazards within your processes using the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
5. Establish Control Measures: Implement control measures to mitigate and manage identified food safety hazards effectively.
6. Implement Prerequisite Programs: Establish prerequisite programs (PRPs) such as sanitation, hygiene, and pest control to support your food safety management system.
7. Perform Internal Audits: Conduct regular internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of your food safety management system and identify areas for improvement.
8. Management Review: Engage top management in periodic reviews of the food safety management system to ensure its continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
9. Select a Certification Body: Choose an accredited certification body like Qualitcert to assess your organization’s compliance with ISO 22000 requirements and conduct the certification audit.
10. Certification Audit: The certification body will conduct an audit of your organization’s food safety management system to determine its conformity with ISO 22000 requirements.
11. Certification Decision: If your organization meets the requirements of ISO 22000, the certification body will issue a certificate demonstrating compliance with the standard.

Before proceeding with Qualitcert or any other certification body, ensure that they are accredited and recognized by relevant authorities or accreditation bodies in Egypt. Accredited certification bodies adhere to internationally recognized standards and are more likely to provide credible certification.

You can contact Qualitcert directly to inquire about their ISO 22000 certification services in Egypt, including the process, requirements, and costs involved. Additionally, you may want to check with local regulatory authorities or industry associations for any specific regulations or requirements related to ISO 22000 certification in Egypt.