Internal Auditor Training Program on Food Safety Management System based on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 Standard
The Internal Auditor Training Program on Food Safety Management System based on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the latest FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 certification scheme and its auditing requirements.
This two-day training covers the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, sector-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) based on ISO 22002-x series, ISO 22002-100:2025, FSSC 22000 additional requirements, Board of Stakeholders (BoS) decision lists, and scheme interpretation articles.
Delivered by experienced TÜV SÜD auditors and trainers, the course combines e-learning with instructor-led virtual or classroom sessions, enabling participants to develop the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to implement, maintain, and audit Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) effectively.
Career Path Objectives
- Understand the principles and requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
- Learn the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 and sector-specific PRPs.
- Understand risk-based thinking in Food Safety Management Systems.
- Gain knowledge of FSSC 22000 additional requirements, including food fraud, food defense, allergen management, environmental monitoring, and food safety culture.
- Interpret documented information requirements and auditing practices.
- Develop internal auditing skills based on ISO 19011 guidelines.
- Improve competence in implementing and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems.
This course providesparticipants with a practical understanding of Food Safety Management Systemsbased on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0. Participants will learn the requirements ofISO 22000:2018, prerequisite programs, FSSC additional requirements, and ISO 19011auditing guidelines. The training also covers risk-based thinking, fooddefense, food fraud prevention, quality culture, environmental monitoring,documentation requirements, and internal audit techniques to effectively assessand improve food safety systems.
- Day 1
- Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7.0
- Benefits and changes in Version 7.0
- FSSC scheme structure and upgrade process
- ISO 22000:2018 requirements
- Context of the organization
- Leadership
- Planning
- Risks and opportunities
- Objectives and planning
o Resource management
o Competence requirements
o Operations
- PRPs
- Hazard analysis
- Traceability
- Emergency preparedness
- Verification and validation
- Nonconformity and recall management
· Day 2
o Performance evaluation and continual improvement
o PRP requirements (ISO 22002-100:2025 & ISO 22002-x series)
o FSSC 22000 additional requirements:
- Food fraud (VACCP)
- Food defense (TACCP)
- Product labeling
- Allergen management
- Environmental monitoring
- Food safety & quality culture
- Quality control
- Transport, storage & warehouse management
- Hazard control and cross-contamination prevention
- Product design & development
- Traceability
- Equipment management
- Food loss & waste
- Communication requirements
- Multi-site audits
o ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
o Practical exercises and workshops
- Food Safety Management representatives
- Managers and core team members responsible for implementing andmaintaining Food Safety Management Systems
- Professionals involved in Food Safety Management Systemimplementation
- Newly FSSC-certified organizations and organizations preparing forcertification
- Representatives from organizations certified to FSSC 22000 Version6 upgrading to Version 7
- Certification body personnel
- Consultants
- Technical Managers
- Quality Managers
- Completion of ISO22000:2018 e-learning before attending the course
- Prior knowledge of ISO22000:2018
- Basic understanding ofHACCP
- Knowledge of PRPs as perISO/TS 22002-x series
- Familiarity withapplicable statutory and regulatory food safety requirements
- Completion of ISO 19011e-learning before the final examination
- Gain in-depth knowledgeof FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 requirements.
- Develop competence inconducting internal audits based on ISO 19011.
- Understand food defense,food fraud, allergen management, and quality culture requirements.
- Learn to implementsector-specific prerequisite programs effectively.
- Improve audit planning,execution, reporting, and follow-up skills.
- Strengthen your ability tosupport continual improvement in Food Safety Management Systems.
- ExamDuration: 60 minutes
- Format:Objective (Open book)
- TotalMarks: 50
- PassingCriteria: Minimum 70% (30 marks)
Certification:
- Successfulparticipants will receive the TÜV SÜD South Asia Certificate forsuccessfully completing the Internal Auditor Training Program on FSSC 22000Version 7.0 based on their performance during the course and the writtenexamination.
- Participantswho do not successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate ofAttendance.
1. What is FSSC 22000Version 7.0?
FSSC 22000 Version 7.0is a globally recognized Food Safety Management System (FSMS) certificationscheme that integrates ISO 22000:2018, sector-specific Prerequisite Programs(PRPs), and additional FSSC requirements to ensure food safety across the supplychain.
2. What are the keychanges introduced in FSSC 22000 Version 7.0?
Version 7.0 includesupdated scheme requirements, revised additional requirements, alignment withthe latest ISO standards, and enhanced focus on food safety culture, food lossand waste, quality control, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
3. What are PrerequisitePrograms (PRPs) in FSSC 22000?
PRPs are the basicoperational and environmental conditions required to maintain food safetythroughout the food chain. They are based on ISO/TS 22002-x series standardsand support hazard control before HACCP measures are applied.
4. What is risk-basedthinking in a Food Safety Management System?
Risk-based thinking is aproactive approach that helps organizations identify, evaluate, and managerisks and opportunities that could impact food safety, ensuring preventiveactions are integrated into the management system.
5. What are theadditional requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7.0?
The standard includesadditional requirements such as food defense, food fraud prevention (VACCP),allergen management, environmental monitoring, equipment management, foodsafety and quality culture, product labeling, communication requirements, andfood loss and waste management.
6. Why is ISO 19011important for internal auditors?
ISO 19011 providesinternationally recognized guidelines for planning, conducting, reporting, andmanaging management system audits, helping internal auditors perform effectiveand consistent audits.
7. How does FSSC 22000address food fraud and food defense?
FSSC 22000 requiresorganizations to implement Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment and CriticalControl Points (VACCP) and Food Defense Threat Assessment and Critical ControlPoints (TACCP) to protect food products from intentional adulteration and fraudulentactivities.
8. Who should completethis Internal Auditor training?
This training isintended for Food Safety Management representatives, quality managers, internalauditors, implementation teams, consultants, certification body personnel, andprofessionals responsible for establishing, maintaining, or auditing Food SafetyManagement Systems based on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
9. What is the mode ofthis course?
The course is availablein either modes: classroom or virtual.
10. Is VILT a livetraining, or do I get access to watch pre-recorded videos?
This is a live virtualinstructor-led training (VILT) session where you can interact with the trainer.
Pre-recorded videos arenot available or permitted.
11. Can the dates of thetraining be customized?
The training dates arepublished in advance, although you may let us know your preferred dates forexclusive training by mailing us on [email protected].
12. Is there a refundpolicy for the course fees?
Yes, refund details aregoverned by the Cancellation and Refund Policy. Participants areadvised to refer to the official policy page for complete information.