This BSI food safety overhaul marks an aim to modernise and harmonise Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) under ISO 22000 – the international benchmark for food safety management systems. They are conditions that are added prior and during the implementation of a HACCP system and are essential to food safety. The announcement comes as government data shows there were an average of 2,133 food safety incidents across England, Wales and Northern Ireland recorded annually between 2019/20 and 2023/24. Together, these standards establish a modular, scalable framework that promotes consistency, enhances audit preparedness, and allows for tailored application across sectors. “This will benefit the food safety and quality landscape immensely, particularly if the business needs two or more sector specifics to be part of their PRPs.