ISO 22000 is a food safety management system (FSMS) created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It's a certifiable standard that applies to any organization in the food industry. ISO 22000 aims to improve the overall performance of food safety.
ISO 45001 is an international standard that sets requirements for occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to manage risks and opportunities to help prevent worker illnesses and injuries.
ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard that establishes requirements for the quality and competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
BRCGS certification is a globally recognized mark of food quality and safety. BRCGS stands for Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard. It's a consumer protection organization that sets quality and safety standards for the food manufacturing industry.
SMETA audits are based on the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) Base Code. They measure performance against internationally-recognized standards in labor, health and safety, the environment, and business ethics.
The European Union's (EU) organic certification distinguishes between organic and non-organic food. The certification has strict standards that must be met for a product to be considered organic.
USP develops and publishes standards for drug substances, drug products, excipients, and dietary supplements in the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP–NF). These standards have been recognized in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act since it was first enacted in 1938.
The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® develops qualitative and therapeutic monographs on botanicals, including many of the Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western herbs most frequently used in the United States.