# ISO 22000 readiness means a HACCP plan that works on the floor, not just on paper.

XGRC® MSX® gives food businesses a structured way to assess ISO 22000 readiness, close food safety management gaps, and keep prerequisite programmes, HACCP plans and traceability audit-ready every day.

**Frameworks:** ISO 22000, HACCP, Food Safety, PRPs, Traceability, Nonconformance

## A HACCP plan that is not maintained is a certification gap waiting to be found.

When prerequisite programmes, HACCP monitoring, and traceability records are managed on paper, food safety teams cannot demonstrate the level of control ISO 22000 certification requires.

- Prerequisite programme records scattered across paper logs
- HACCP plans not updated after process or supplier changes
- Traceability tested rarely, with no confidence in mock recall speed
- Nonconforming product incidents logged inconsistently across shifts

## The ISO 22000 implementation lifecycle, in one system.

- Define FSMS scope and food safety policy
- Run a structured gap assessment against ISO 22000 clauses
- Maintain prerequisite programmes and supplier controls
- Complete hazard analysis and build the HACCP plan
- Conduct internal audit across PRPs, HACCP and FSMS clauses
- Hold management review and track continual improvement

## How it works

- Central prerequisite programme and supplier records
- HACCP plan management with CCP monitoring
- Batch and traceability records with mock recall testing
- Nonconformance and corrective action tracking
- Real-time dashboards for audit and management review

## On the platform

**One connected view of food safety** — MSX® links prerequisite programmes, HACCP monitoring, and traceability records into a single food safety management system, so every CCP deviation and every corrective action is captured and closed out. Management gets a live view of FSMS status without waiting for the next audit.

## The same FSMS, without the paper trail.

| Manual approach | With XGRC® |
| --- | --- |
| PRP records on paper logs | Centralised PRP and supplier records |
| HACCP plans updated infrequently | HACCP plan kept current with change tracking |
| Traceability tested rarely | Traceability and mock recall testing built in |
| Nonconformances logged inconsistently | Structured nonconformance and corrective action tracking |

## One platform across the full FSMS.

- ISO 22000 gap assessment
- Prerequisite programmes
- HACCP plan management
- Traceability and nonconformance

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ISO 22000 compliance software?

ISO 22000 compliance software assesses food safety management system readiness, keeping prerequisite programmes, HACCP plans and traceability audit-ready every day rather than only in the run-up to a certification audit.

### Does MSX® support mock recall testing for traceability?

Yes. Batch and traceability records support mock recall testing, so traceability speed and accuracy are verified regularly rather than assumed until a real recall is needed.

### How is the HACCP plan kept current after a process change?

The HACCP plan is managed with change tracking, so a process or supplier change prompts a review rather than leaving the plan reflecting an outdated process.

### Which standard does ISO 22000 readiness align to?

ISO 22000 readiness aligns to ISO 22000:2018, covering prerequisite programmes, hazard analysis, HACCP and traceability.

## Related solution

- [MSX®](https://xgrcsoftware.com/msx)

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Source: https://xgrcsoftware.com/use-cases/iso-22000-readiness