Over five days you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report on and follow up a successful FSSC 22000 version 6 food safety management system audit. Using a step-by-step approach, you’ll be guided through the entire audit process from initiation to follow-up according to best practice techniques.

Whether you’re new to auditing to this standard or upgrading your skills, this course will update you on the latest developments in food safety allowing you to drive the continual improvement of your business. The key principles and practices of effective FSMS audits in line with FSSC 22000, ISO 22003-1, ISO 17021-1 and ISO 19011 Guidelines for auditing management systems will be covered.

You’ll also learn to describe the purpose of an FSSC 22000 audit and satisfy third-party certification, as well as grasp the key principles and practices of effective food safety management system audits in accordance with FSSC 22000 version 6 inclusive of specific audit criteria for:

• ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain
• ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 ‘Prerequisite programmes on food safety, Part 1- Food Manufacturing’

FSSC additional requirements

Course aim

To help food safety professionals gain the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSSC 22000 food safety management systems (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO 17021-1 and ISO 22003-1.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Identify the aims and benefits of an FSSC 22000 audit
• Identify risks and opportunities related to the objectives of an organization
• Interpret FSSC 22000 requirements for audit application
• Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
• Grasp the application of risk-based thinking to products and processes, leadership and process management
• Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use
• Build stakeholder confidence

What will I learn?

• Explain the purpose of a food safety management system, of food safety management systems standards and the business benefits of the improved performance of the food safety management system including its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of organizations
• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a food safety management system audit within an audit programme in accordance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22003-1, ISO 17021-1 and the guidelines in ISO 19011

Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a food safety and quality control management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with FSSC 22000 and in accordance with ISO 22003-1, ISO 17021-1 and the guidelines in ISO 19011

Who should attend?

Anyone responsible for or associated with their organization’s FSSC 22000 FSMS.

Duration

Five days (exam on day five)

How will I learn?

Our high-impact accelerated learning approach increases learning by improving knowledge retention and skill application. This course is activity-based, resulting in a deeper understanding of the material and a greater impact on job performance.

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded a BSI certified training course certificate.

Prerequisites

Delegates are expected to have prior knowledge of the FSSC 22000 scheme, ISO 22000:2018, PRPs specified in ISO/TS 22002-x series, hazard control, awareness of relevant FSMS legislation, role of ISO 22003-1 in certification and food chain categories and sub-categories in ISO 22003-1. If you don’t meet these requirements, it’s not likely you will meet the learning objectives or successfully pass the examination.

It would also be beneficial to have been involved in, or preferably undertaken, FSMS audits before attending this course.

Further information

Detailed course notes are provided.

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