ISO 22002-5:2025

Overview - ISO 22002-5:2025 (Transport and storage)

ISO 22002-5:2025 defines prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for controlling food safety hazards specifically in transport and storage operations across the food chain. Designed to be used alongside ISO 22000 and ISO 22002-100, this international standard applies to all organizations involved in logistics - from carriers and third‑party logistics providers (3PLs) to warehousing, distribution centres, cross‑docking and transshipment activities. It does not apply to live animals except when intended for direct consumption (e.g., molluscs, crustaceans, live fish). Exclusions are allowed if justified without compromising food safety.

Key topics and requirements

ISO 22002-5:2025 covers practical, operational requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining PRPs in transport and storage. Key technical topics include:

• Site boundaries, construction and layout - design considerations for storage facilities, loading areas and separation of incompatible products.
• Facility and workspace design - internal structures, fittings and equipment placement to prevent contamination.
• Utilities - safe provision of water, air, steam, lighting and compressed gases relevant to storage and transport.
• Pest control - prevention, monitoring and eradication measures for warehouses and transport units.
• Waste, food loss and recycling management - handling of waste streams and containers.
• Equipment suitability and maintenance - capability, cleaning access and scheduled maintenance of vehicles and storage equipment.
• Storage, warehousing and transport operations - dispatch procedures, handling, cross‑docking, and transshipment controls.
• Cleaning and disinfection programmes - validated cleaning procedures, selection of agents and tools.
• Personal hygiene and facilities - hygiene practices, eating areas, workwear and visitor controls.
• Measures to prevent contamination - segregation, packaging protection and controlled conditions (e.g., cold chain).
• Product information, food defence and food fraud - traceability, access control and mitigation against intentional adulteration or economically motivated fraud.
• Goods identification and categorization - labelling, handling of controlled conditions and product segregation.

Applications - who uses this standard

ISO 22002-5 is intended for:

• Logistics providers, transport companies and carriers handling food, ingredients or packaging
• Warehouses, distribution centres, cross‑dock facilities and third‑party logistics (3PL) operators
• Food processors, retailers and wholesalers responsible for outsourced storage/transport
• Food safety managers integrating PRPs into ISO 22000-based management systems

Use cases include designing SOPs for transport, validating cleaning and maintenance regimes, implementing pest control in warehouses, and formalizing procedures for cross‑docking and refrigerated distribution (cold chain).

Related standards

• ISO 22000 - Food safety management systems (management system requirements)
• ISO 22002-100 - Common PRP requirements for food, feed and packaging supply chains
• ISO 22002 series (other parts) and previous ISO/TS 22002‑5:2019 (this edition replaces the technical specification)

Keywords: ISO 22002-5:2025, transport and storage, PRPs, food safety, cold chain, cross‑docking, warehousing, logistics, food defence, food fraud prevention.