Course Description: 

This “ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” course focuses on teaching students an effective approach for auditing food safety management systems. The primary objective of this training course is to instruct food safety auditors in the principles and practices specific to auditing for conformance with ISO 22000, including planning and preparation of the audit, audit practices, and reporting audit findings. Experienced instructors guide students through 3rd Party audits that are required for a management system based on ISO 22000. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, group workshops, and open forum discussions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the concepts and requirements of ISO 22000
  • Understand national/international food safety legislation
  • Understand HACCP principles based on Codex Alimentarius
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor
  • Apply ISO 19011 and ISO/TS 22003 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
  • Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits
  • Conduct all phases of an external audit (plan, execute, report, record, follow-up, closure)
  • Prepare and present effective reports

Who Should Attend:

  • Managers planning the implementation of ISO 22000
  • Anyone who may be involved in either the support or actual implementation of a food safety management system or HACCP-based system
  • Managers or other personnel tasked with managing a food safety management system
  • Individuals who will be conducting internal audits based on ISO 22000

Prerequisite: 

It is recommended that students have some prior knowledge of ISO 22000 or food safety management systems

Course Duration: 

3 day course (24 hours) including pre-work. 

Pricing: 

$1,495 per person (minimum of 4 students) plus travel expenses for the instructor