Food Safety Management System Training

PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

Acquire the necessary competencies to audit food safety management systems against the requirements of ISO 22000 based on the guidelines and requirements for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1

Why should you attend?

The ever-increasing popularity of food safety, as one of the key aspects of the food industry, has boosted demands from organizations to get certified against ISO 22000. Such certification demonstrates commitment from organizations toward the wellbeing of their consumers and provides sustainability in the market. A PECB auditor credential is a formal and independent recognition of your personal competences. It proves that you are qualified to conduct food safety management system (FSMS) audits for a certification body.

This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an FSMS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process presented in ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Through practical exercises, interactive sessions, and discussions, you will be able to gain knowledge on the FSMS and audit techniques. You will also be able to perform an FSMS audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, as well as be able to manage an audit team.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” credential. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22000 and auditing best practices.

Who should attend?

 Auditors interested in performing and leading food safety management system audits
 Managers or consultants interested in mastering the food safety management system audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization
 Technical experts interested in preparing for a food safety management system audit
 Expert advisors in food safety management

Duration: 5 days

Day 1 Introduction to the food safety management system (FSMS) and ISO 22000

 Training course objectives and structure
 Standards and regulatory frameworks
 Certification process
 Fundamental concepts and principles of food safety management
 Food safety management system

Day 2 Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit

 Fundamental audit concepts and principles
 The impact of trends and technology in auditing
 Evidence-based auditing
 Risk-based auditing
 Initiation of the audit process
 Stage 1 audit

Day 3 On-site audit activities

 Preparing for stage 2 audit
 Stage 2 audit
 Communication during the audit
 Audit procedures
 Creating audit test plans

Day 4 Closing of the audit

 Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
 Audit documentation and quality review
 Closing of the audit
 Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
 Beyond the initial audit
 Managing an internal audit program
 Closing of the training course

Day 5 Certification Exam

 Learning objectives
 This training course enables you to understand the:
 Operations of a food safety management system based on ISO 22000
 Relationship between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
 Requirements of ISO 22000 in the context of an FSMS audit
 Auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011

Examination Duration: 3 hours

The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
 Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of a food safety management system
 Domain 2 Food safety management system (FSMS) requirements
 Domain 3 Fundamental audit concepts and principles
 Domain 4 Preparing for an ISO 22000 audit
 Domain 5 Conducting an ISO 22000 audit
 Domain 6 Closing an ISO 22000 audit
 Domain 7 Managing an ISO 22000 audit program

General information

 Certification fees are included in the exam price.
 Participants will be provided with over 450 pages of training material containing explanatory information and practical examples.
 An attendance record valid of 31 CPD (continuing professional development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
 In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.