Food safety is a top priority in Qatar, where the hospitality, catering, food processing, and retail sectors play a major role in serving both residents and the large international workforce. With global events, tourism, and an expanding hospitality industry, organizations in Doha and across Qatar are under increasing pressure to ensure the highest standards of food safety.
ISO 22000:2018 Certification is the internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It provides a structured framework for organizations involved in the food chain — from producers and processors to caterers and retailers — to manage risks, prevent contamination, and guarantee that food reaching consumers is safe.
At Guardian Middle East LLC, based in Doha, we represent Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd., India, an accredited certification body recognized by UAF (United Accreditation Foundation) and IAS (International Accreditation Service, USA). Through this representation, we bring accredited ISO 22000 certification services in Qatar, helping businesses assure compliance and build trust with customers and regulators.
ISO 22000:2018 sets the requirements for a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). It integrates principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) with management system processes, ensuring food safety throughout the entire supply chain.
Key features include:
For Qatar, ISO 22000 certification directly supports national health objectives and builds consumer confidence in the country’s food supply chain.
Qatar’s food and hospitality sectors operate in a global environment where safety and compliance cannot be compromised. Organizations in Doha and across Qatar seek ISO 22000 certification to:
ISO 22000 certification through Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. is globally recognized because of its accreditations:
This ensures that every ISO 22000 certificate issued in Qatar (Doha) is:
Organizations applying for ISO 22000 in Qatar go through a structured process:
ISO 22000 is designed for all organizations in the food supply chain. In Qatar, it is particularly important for:
In Qatar, the right to issue ISO certificates is regulated by the Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QS) under Regulation 363/2018. Only QS approved certification bodies or their recognized representatives are authorized to provide ISO certification services in Qatar (Doha).This regulatory framework ensures that every QS approved ISO certificate issued in Qatar is backed by impartiality, transparency, and trust, protecting the integrity of certification across industries such as hospitality, catering, food processing, healthcare, and retail.
For reference, the official details of the authority are:
Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QS)
Abo-Hamour Area, opposite the Medical Commission
At Guardian Middle East LLC, we ensure that all certification services in Qatar are aligned with this regulatory requirement. By working under this framework, organizations in Doha and across Qatar can be confident that their ISO certificates are legally compliant, QS approved, and internationally recognized.
If your organization is in the food or hospitality sector and preparing for ISO 22000:2018 Certification in Qatar (Doha), we can support your certification journey with accredited services.
