ISO 22000:2018 FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - LEAD AUDITOR

The ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Lead Auditor course is a globally recognized professional training program designed for individuals who want to develop expertise in auditing Food Safety Management Systems based on ISO 22000:2018 standards. This course provides comprehensive knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP concepts, risk management, and auditing techniques required to conduct and lead effective FSMS audits.

The training equips participants with the practical skills needed to perform first-party, second-party, and third-party audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 22003 guidelines. It is suitable for professionals involved in food production, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, catering, and related industries.

1. Understand the requirements and clauses of ISO 22000:2018
2. Learn Food Safety Management System (FSMS) principles
3. Understand HACCP and risk-based thinking concepts
4. Develop skills to conduct and lead FSMS audits
5. Learn audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities
6. Understand food safety hazards, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and operational controls
7. Gain knowledge of ISO 19011 auditing guidelines and ISO 22003 requirements

After successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Conduct effective Food Safety Management System audits
2. Identify food safety risks and non-conformities
3. Prepare professional audit reports
4. Lead audit teams confidently
5. Implement and maintain ISO 22000:2018 systems
6. Understand HACCP principles and food safety controls
7. Improve organizational food safety performance and compliance

1. Introduction to ISO 22000:2018
2. Food Safety Management Principles
3. HACCP Principles and Applications
4. Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)
5. PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle
6. Risk-Based Thinking
7. ISO 22000 Clauses and Requirements
8. Food Safety Hazard Identification
9. Audit Planning and Preparation
10. Audit Techniques and Methodologies
11. Conducting On-Site Audits
12. Reporting Non-Conformities
13. Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
14. Audit Reporting and Documentation
15. Auditor Roles and Responsibilities
16. ISO 19011 and ISO 22003 Guidelines

1. Food Safety Professionals
2. Quality Assurance Managers
3. HACCP Team Members
4. Internal Auditors
5. Food Industry Professionals
6. Production and Quality Managers
7. ISO Consultants
8. Compliance Officers
9. Individuals seeking a career as Lead Auditor

Participants are recommended to have basic knowledge of:

1. Food Safety Management Systems
2. HACCP principles
3. ISO management system concepts
4. Auditing principles and practices

Recommended Duration: 5 to 7 Days depending on the training structure and certification body.

Participants who successfully complete the training and examination will receive an ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Lead Auditor Certificate demonstrating competency in conducting and leading Food Safety Management System audits.

1. FSMS Lead Auditor
2. Food Safety Consultant
3. HACCP Auditor
4. Compliance Officer
5. Food Quality Manager
6. ISO Consultant
7. Food Safety Trainer
8. QA/QC Professional

1. Improved food safety performance
2. Better compliance with regulatory requirements
3. Enhanced customer confidence and trust
4. Reduced food safety risks and hazards
5. Improved operational efficiency
6. International recognition and business opportunities
7. Stronger food safety culture within organizations