The FSSC 22000 certification scheme meets the requirements of the international food sector for an independent ISO-based food safety scheme. The Food Safety Management Systems cover the processing, manufacture and handling of a wide range of foods. Since the first version of the FSSC 22000 Scheme was published in 2009, more than 16,000 sites have been certified. FSSC 22000 demonstrates that a company has a robust and effective food safety management system in place, and it is often mandated by purchasers within the supply chain. Based on International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards, FSSC 22000 is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised food safety scheme and is also supported by the European Food and Drink Association (CIAA) and the American Groceries Manufacturing Association (GMA) - opening up the global market for food producers and associated businesses.
Accredited for the certification of FSSC 22000, TÜV SÜD’s global network of auditors provides the assurance that a formalised and structured approach to attaining certification is applied without bias, ensuring that audit approaches are consistent, regardless of the product or country of production.
What You'll Gain by Enrolling in This Course
- Understand the risks involved in the food business and the importance of PDCA
- Understand the importance of identifying food safety hazards in the process and ensure the final product meets the customer requirements and regulatory compliance
- Gain an overview of the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standards & the sector specific PRP’s E.g.: - ISO /TS 22002-1
- Understand FSSC 22000 additional auditing requirements viz food defense, food fraud, EMP programme, allergen management, food safety & quality culture, equipment management, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
About the Programme
The course is aimed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits of Food safety management systems against FSSC 22000 Ver 6 (Including ISO 22000:2018) or acceptable equivalent, in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO 22003 and ISO 17021. This course satisfies the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA FSMS auditor.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Programme
- Purpose of Food safety management system
- Understanding Food Safety Management System/ FSSC 22000 (Including ISO 22000:2018) Auditing
- Audit Planning / Auditing Techniques
- Practical Auditing
- Audit Reporting / Corrective Action Process
Training Duration
Duration: 5 Days
Flexible Schedule: Multiple training sessions available throughout the year
Who Should Attend?
- Food professional aspiring to become FSMS auditors
- Food safety team members within a food organisation
- Intend to conduct food safety audits
- Are aiming to develop their career in food quality and safety
- Are seeking an international certification in food safety management system
Pre-requisites
- Prior experience in the food chain is helpful
- Understanding of the PDCA model and core management-system elements (policy, objectives, implementation, review and continual improvement)
- Familiarity with food-safety principles: HACCP, prerequisite programmes (ISO/TS 22002 series), GMP/GHP and applicable food-safety legislation
- Working knowledge of ISO 22000:2018 requirements, terms and definitions, ideally gained through an ISO 22000 foundation course or equivalent learning
Examination & Certification
- Participants will be assessed throughout the course.
- Continuous Evaluation: Punctuality, presentation skills, interactive approach, involvement, role-play, daily tests, etc.
- Written Examination: (Open book) online examination with AI proctored at the end of the course.
*Study materials and other materials will not be allowed during the exam for reference.
- Total Marks for Examination: 80 (Passing Marks – 40). Passing marks of 50% in each of the 5 sections is mandatory.
- Certification: Participants completing the course will be presented with a certificate of TÜV SÜD along with CQI/IRCA mark which is renowned for certification and carries worldwide acceptance. The Lead Auditor course is made in line with international registers and guidelines. Participants who score 70% and above in the continuous assessment and score above 50% marks in final online examination will be issued a certificate of Achievement, while the others will be issued a certificate of attendance.
