Lead Auditor FSSC 22000- Food Safety Management System Certification

About FSSC 22000:

The FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Certification Auditor Course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective internal audits of a food safety management system in accordance with the audit guidelines of this standard. The course includes the following topics:

1. Understanding the Standard Requirements:

This section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the standards to be audited:

• Introduction to FSSC 22000: An overview of the scheme, its purpose, and its structure.
• ISO 22000 requirements: A detailed explanation of the ISO 22000 standard’s key elements (e.g., organizational context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement).
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle: An understanding of how this cycle is applied in a food safety management system.
• Prerequisite Programs (PRPs): The ISO/TS 22002 series requirements for prerequisite programs (e.g., building design and construction, facilities, waste disposal, personal hygiene, pest control).
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) principles: A review of the basics of hazard analysis and HACCP plan development..

2. Implementing a Food Safety Management System Certification

• Food Defense: Protecting products from intentional contamination.
• Food Fraud: Measures to prevent food fraud.
• Allergen Management.
• Environmental Monitoring.
• Food Safety and Quality Culture.
• Management of facilities and purchased resources (e.g., service and supplier management)..

3. Audit Principles and Guidelines

This section focuses on the methodological foundations of the audit process:

• Audit principles according to the International Standard (19011) Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.
• The role and responsibilities of the internal auditor according to the standard.
• The competencies and personal characteristics required for the auditor.
• Auditing the IT Service management system
• Assessing and analyzing threats and risks and selecting audit processes.

4. Audit Guidelines:

Discuss this topic based on the empirical foundations of the audit process:

• Preparing the home’s environmental audit program.
• Defining the scope and objectives of the audit.
• Various types of audit items.
• Preparing checklists.
• Organizing the kickoff meeting.
• Evaluating and analyzing surgical procedures and risks.

5. Case Studies and Practical Exercises:

• Analyzing Real Scenarios.
• Simulating Audits.
• Discussing Potential Nonconformities.

6. Preparing for the Final Exam

• Comprehensive Review of the Material.
• Sample Questions.
• Exam Passing Strategies.