Who should attend?
- You are from any organization in the food supply chain, i.e. from “farm to fork” and want an understanding of ISO 22000, its content and application.
- You want to perform internal audits Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) against ISO 22000, ISO 22002-1, and the FSSC Scheme additional requirements
- You work in the food sector, and wish to learn how to audit food safety management systems as an internal auditor
What will you learn?
- The background and principles of food safety management systems (FSMS).
- How to identify the key attributes of an effective FSMS.
- To describe, analyse and interpret the fundamental requirements of ISO 22000.
- The underpinning principles and benefits of a FSMS in an organisation’s success
- The principles, processes and techniques used for the assessment and management of food safety hazards
- The importance of aligning food safety specific controls with other general management system controls
- How continual improvement is applied within a FSMS
- The contribution audits make to the effectiveness of a management system
- The roles and responsibilities of a FSMS internal auditor
- About processes, and how to use them to audit the effective implementation of the FSMS
- To prepare thoroughly for audit and the value of process based checklists
- To gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing and reviewing documentation
- How to relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation being audited, including applicable regulations and legislation
- To report your findings accurately against the requirements of ISO 22000
What do you need to prepare?
- Prior experience of working in the food chain and knowledge of HACCP principles.
- Knowledge of ISO 22000 (ideally gained from attending LRQA's 1 day ISO 22000 Appreciation and Interpretation course)
- Experience of working in the food supply chain
- Knowledge of the following Food Safety management principles and concepts:
- implementing or operating a management system within a food sector context. This includes private schemes such as BRC, GLOBALGAP, FSSC and/or other schemes which include management system components.
- relevant key food safety legislation (this may be specific to delegates’ food industry context and location).
- knowledge of prerequisite programmes as specified in ISO/TS 22002-1.
- Good Practice guides for Agriculture (GAP), Veterinary (GVP), Manufacturing (GMP), Hygiene (GHP), Production (GPP), Distribution (GDP) and/or Trading (GTP) depending on the segment of the food chain in which the student operates.
- the principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
- To understand the basics of how organisations work and the role of top management
Training from LRQA
With LRQA, you can learn in the way that works for you. We offer courses in a range of styles, from in-house to virtual classroom. Find out more about Ascend Training Courses from LRQA.
Your future development
- Internal Auditor
- Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor (FSSC 22000 and IRCA approved).
- ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor Conversion (IRCA approved).
- FSSC 22000 approved courses (FSSC 22000 approved).
- FSSC ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor
- OH&S, EMS or QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor conversion courses
- Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company)
- See our Business Improvement courses
In-house
If you are looking for a course for four or more people, you may find our in-house option more cost-effective. Contact the team for a quote.
Customised
Work with our training experts to develop a training course or programme specific to your exact requirements.
