ISO/TC 34/SC 17, Management systems for food
safety, was formed in 2009 based on the need to
continue work and further develop the ISO 22000
family of standards. The first standards had been
drafted in working groups under ISO/TC 34, Food
products (WG8 and JWG11), but these working
groups were closed when the work was completed.
Therefore, it was suggested to establish a
formal structure, a horizontal subcommittee (SC)
under ISO/TC 34, to pursue the work and ensure
overall coordination.