Awareness Training Program on Food Safety Management System based on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 Standard
The Awareness Training Program on Food Safety Management System based on FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of the latest FSSC 22000 Version 7.0 certification scheme and its requirements.
This one-day training introduces the key principles of ISO 22000:2018, sector-specific Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), ISO 22002-100:2025, FSSC 22000 additional requirements, and the Board of Stakeholders (BoS) decision list and scheme interpretation articles. Through tutor-led sessions, practical discussions, and industry examples, participants gain an overview of the updated standard and its significance for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
Delivered by experienced TÜV SÜD auditors and trainers, the program helps organizations understand the changes introduced in Version 7.0 and prepares professionals to support the implementation and continual improvement of food safety practices.
Career Path Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
- Gain an overview of ISO 22000:2018 requirements and sector-specific PRPs.
- Learn the concept of risk-based thinking in Food Safety Management Systems.
- Understand food industry categorization as per ISO 22003-1:2022.
- Become familiar with FSSC 22000 additional requirements, including food defense, food fraud, environmental monitoring, allergen management, and food safety culture.
- Understand the importance of implementing an effective Food Safety Management System.
- Build awareness of the latest updates and transition requirements in FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
This course provides acomprehensive introduction to the requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7.0and its relationship with ISO 22000:2018. Participants will gain anunderstanding of Food Safety Management System principles, prerequisiteprograms, risk-based thinking, and the additional requirements introduced underthe latest FSSC scheme. The training also covers food defense, food fraud prevention,environmental monitoring, food safety culture, and the overall frameworkrequired for successful implementation of food safety management systems.
· Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7.0
· Importance and benefits of FSSC 22000 certification
· Key changes introduced in Version 7.0
· Scheme structure and upgrade process
· Overview of ISO 22000:2018
o Context of the organization
o Leadership
o Planning
o Resources
o Operations
o Performance evaluation
o Continual improvement
· Introduction to ISO 22002-100:2025 and ISO 22002-x series PRPs
· Food industry categorization as per ISO 22003-1:2022
· Overview of FSSC 22000 additional requirements:
o Food Fraud (VACCP)
o Food Defense (TACCP)
o Product Labeling
o Allergen Management
o Environmental Monitoring
o Food Safety & Quality Culture
o Quality Control
o Transport, Storage & Warehouse Management
o Hazard Control & Cross-contamination Prevention
o PRP Verification
o Product Design & Development
o Traceability
o Equipment Management
o Food Loss & Waste
o Communication Requirements
o Multi-site Audits
- Food Safety Management representatives.
- Professionals involved in implementing Food Safety ManagementSystems.
- Representatives from FSSC22000 certified organizations.
- Internal auditors of HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000.
- Organizations planning to upgrade to FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
- Certification body personnel.
- Consultants.
- Technical Managers.
- Quality Managers.
- Prior knowledge of ISO22000:2018.
- Basic understanding ofHACCP principles.
- Familiarity with PRPs asper ISO/TS 22002-x series.
- Knowledge of applicablestatutory and regulatory food safety requirements.
- Gain a clear understanding of the latest FSSC 22000 Version 7.0requirements.
- Understand the relationship between ISO 22000, PRPs, and FSSCadditional requirements.
- Learn about the key changes introduced in Version 7.0 and theirimpact on organizations.
- Develop awareness of food defense, food fraud prevention, and foodsafety culture.
- Strengthen your understanding of Food Safety Management Systemimplementation.
- Build a strong foundation for advanced FSSC 22000 implementationor auditor training programs.
Exam: Nil
Certification:
- Participants who successfully complete thecourse will receive a TÜV SÜD Certificate of Participation.
1. What is FSSC 22000Version 7.0?
FSSC 22000 Version 7.0is the latest globally recognized Food Safety Management System certificationscheme that combines ISO 22000:2018, sector-specific PRPs, and additional FSSCrequirements.
2. What are the keychanges introduced in FSSC 22000 Version 7.0?
Version 7.0 introducesupdated scheme requirements, revised additional requirements, enhanced foodsafety culture, food loss and waste management, and alignment with the latestISO standards.
3. What are PrerequisitePrograms (PRPs) ?
PRPs are the essentialoperational and environmental conditions that help maintain food safetythroughout the food supply chain and support effective hazard control.
4. What is risk-basedthinking in a Food Safety Management System?
Risk-based thinkingenables organizations to identify potential food safety risks andopportunities, helping implement preventive controls and continual improvement.
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 food defenseand food fraud prevention important?
Food defense protectsfood products from intentional contamination, while food fraud prevention helpsidentify and reduce economically motivated adulteration that could affectproduct safety and integrity.
7. Who should attendthis awareness program?
The course is suitablefor food safety professionals, quality managers, consultants, certificationbody personnel, internal auditors, and organizations implementing or upgradingto FSSC 22000 Version 7.0.
8. Why shouldorganizations upgrade to FSSC 22000 Version 7.0?
Upgrading helpsorganizations comply with the latest certification requirements, strengthenfood safety management practices, improve regulatory compliance, and enhancecustomer confidence.
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.