Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000) Lead Auditors

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of Food Safety management systems against ISO 22000:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 or ISO 17021, as applicable. All references in this document to ISO standards are to the current versions unless stated otherwise. Delegates who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor (FSMS) Training course (within three years prior to applying to become a certified auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as a CQI-IRCA Certified OH&SMS auditor.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?

PREREQUISITES:

• Completion of secondary education. An understanding of report writing is desirable
• Experience in food chains and the principles that apply to them (HACCP, GMP, GAP legislation…), and an understanding of relevant key food safety legislation & prerequisite programmes.
• A prior knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000 is required. A minimum requirement is that the standard must be read before the course.
  Note: those candidates who are qualified auditors in other disciplines (QMS, EMS, etc.) and have experience in food safety management may  find the 3-day CQI-IRCA FSMS Auditor Conversion training course more appropriate.
• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified FSMS Foundation Training course or equivalent / by self study of the ISO 22000 standard

COURSE CONTENTS

• Food Safety Issues
• Food Safety Management Systems overview
• What to look for in a Food Safety Management System
• Auditing Techniques
• Main aspects of Management Responsibility
• Key requirements in Communication
• Factors involved in the Planning of safe products
• Considerations of Updating and Improvement
• Practical Exercises and Feedback
• Hard and soft skills required for a successful audit