ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

Audience
The course is aimed at auditors, quality managers, food safety officers, consultants and managers who wish to perform or lead audits of food safety management system (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 22000. It is suitable for those who want to document their competence to carry out internal or external audits in food production, catering, distribution, quality assurance, or as consultants in the field of food safety. It is also relevant for individuals who are responsible for maintaining that the organization's food safety routines and systems comply with the requirements of the standard.

Learning objectives
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000, how a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is structured and functions, and how the standard relates to relevant regulations and frameworks. The course will provide insight into audit principles and good audit practices, including planning, execution and follow-up of audits, based on the requirements of ISO 19011 and the certification process as described in ISO/IEC 17021‑1. Participants learn techniques for document review, interviews, analysis of compliance, reporting discrepancies, and how to lead an audit team.

After completing the course you will be able to

• ‍‍Explain the structure, content and requirements of ISO 22000 and how FSMS should work in an organization
• Plan, organize and lead audits of food safety systems (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1
• Conduct audits, including document review, interviews, inspections, identification of discrepancies and assessment of conformity
• Report audit findings, document discrepancies and follow up on corrective actions
• Lead audit teams and ensure that the audit is conducted professionally and in accordance with international standards