ISO standards and agriculture

From tractors and trailers to methods for testing soils and even fish farming, ISO standards play an essential role in feeding the world.

As pressure on land and resources increases alongside the needs of a growing population and the demand for high-quality food, efficient farming is more important than ever.

ISO standards enable efficient use of fertilizers and fuel, delivering substantial reductions in global emissions. Consumer health and quality food are also priorities addressed in ISO standards. Precision agriculture and the accurate application of chemicals help protect consumers and get the most from the land.

Below you can find out more about the most commonly used food safety standards, who develops them, and new projects in the pipeline.

ISO and food safety

ISO's solutions for ensuring quality and safety in the food industry are the subject of this brochure which provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help.
With this free brochure, learn more about ISO’s International Standard for food safety management and what it can do for your organization.

The people who develop standards

Covering almost every sector you can think of, from Assistive products to Zinc alloys, ISO has over 200 technical committees. Below we've listed just a handful that we think will be of particular interest to you. If it doesn't have what you're looking for, you can find the complete list of technical committees here.

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  • ISO 22000:2018
    Food safety management systems
    Requirements for any organization in the food chain
  • ISO 22005:2007
    Traceability in the feed and food chain
    General principles and basic requirements for system design and implementation
  • ISO 8157:2015 [Withdrawn]
    Fertilizers and soil conditioners
    Vocabulary
  • ISO 16488:2015
    Marine finfish farms
    Open net cage
    Design and operation

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