The subject and scope of ISO 22000:2018 are as follows:

ISO 22000:2018 specifies the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS).

The Food Safety Management System (FSMS) encompasses the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 and the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Food Safety System.

ISO 22000:2018 provides confirmation of an organization's ability to consistently produce safe food and meet customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and the organization's own requirements.

It is applicable to all types of organizations in the food production chain, from primary production through processing to distribution and retail, covering the entire journey from farm to table.