Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Program on Food Safety Management System based on FSSC 22000 ver. 6.0 Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA)

This Lead auditor training program is structured to provide an overall understanding of ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system requirements, sector specific prerequisite program (PRPs) requirements (ISO/TS 22002-x-series or other specific PRP standard) and FSSC 22000 Additional requirements. Along with understanding the key elements of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 Standards. The 5-days course is CQI & IRCA accredited training and will be conducted by our experienced auditors and tutors, who have audited and provided trainings to numerous organisations from diverse industries. They will share their experiences and knowledge on these standards requirements. After successful completion of this course, certificate issued is recognized globally and this course satisfies the training requirements for become an CQI-IRCA approved FSSC 22000 auditor.

FSMS Introduction and Process Approach

• Purpose and benefits of FSMS including understanding of the basic FSMS & QMS principles.
  
• Terms & definition as per FSSC 22000 and ISO 19011:2018.
• Process Approach with PDCA.
• FSMS standards (ISO 22000:2018 Clause 1 to 10, ISO/TS 22002-1, and additional requirements).
• Auditing requirements of ISO/TS 22002-1 & FSSC Specific requirements.

Auditing Principle

• Auditing objectives
• Types of audits
• Audit life cycle
• Principle of Auditing

Role and Responsibilities of Auditor

• Audit Programme objectives
• The auditees responsibilities
• The lead auditors’ responsibilities
• Auditors qualification and certifications

Role Planning an Audit

• Pre-Audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
• Collecting objective/audit evidence
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Preparing for the closing meeting

Reporting Audit Result

• Conducting the closing meeting
• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

Corrective Actions

• Corrective action responsibilities
• Follow up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0 Registration

• The registration processes
• Surveillance audits

Exercises/ Role play (50 % of course Time)

Final Examination:- Only through online examination and MCQ questions.

• Food Safety Managementrepresentatives / Quality professionals / Consultants.
  
• Professionals who have arole to play in the audit of Food Safety Management System.
• Personnel from certificationbody, consultants, technical and Quality Managers who are interested inlearning FSSC requirements.
• Auditors / Lead Auditorsfor other management system.

• Anyone with the need to understand the process to audit an organization’s as per FSSC 22000 Ver 6.0.
• Prior knowledge in standard/ work will be added advantage for this course.

Recommend prior knowledge:

• With regards to experience in food chain, HACCP, GMP, GHP, etc.
• Understanding of relevant food safety legislation & pre-requisite programs.
• A prior knowledge on the ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1 and FSSC 22000 additional requirements

• Understand the risks involved in food business and importance of PDCA.
  
• Understand the importance of identifying food safety hazards in the process and to ensure final product is meeting the customer requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Gain an overview of the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standards & the sector specific PRP’s Eg:- ISO /TS 22002-1.
• Understand FSSC 22000 additional auditing requirements viz food defense, food fraud, EMP program, allergen management, food safety & quality culture, equipment management, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Participants will be assessed throughout the course.

01.Continuous Evaluation: Punctuality, presentation skills, interactive approach, involvement, role-play, daily tests, etc.

02. 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

1. When can I get the certificate?
FSSC 22000 Version 6.0 Lead Auditor certification will be issued within 21 working days from the examination date.

2. When can I get the training material and invite?
One day before the commencement of the training program.

3. How do I pay the fees for training and examination?
Online mode

5. What are the benefits of the FSSC 22000 Version 6.0 Lead Auditor Training Program?

• Understand the risks involved in food business and importance of PDCA.
• Understand the importance of identifying food safety hazards in the process and to ensure final product is meeting the customer requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Gain an overview of the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standards & the sector specific PRP’s Eg:- ISO /TS 22002-1.
• Understand FSSC 22000 additional auditing requirements viz food defense, food fraud, EMP program, allergen management, food safety & quality culture, equipment management, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

6. Is there any refund policy for the paid fees?
Please refer to Cancellation and Refund policy page.