Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor.

This five-day certified training course will enable you to audit Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) against ISO 22000 and ISO 22002-1 requirements.

It describes the role and responsibilities of an FSMS Lead Auditor and the underpinning principles and benefits of an FSMS.

•  Individuals who want to audit Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) against ISO 22000 and ISO 22002-1 requirements
• Auditors, HACCP team leaders or FSMS manager who want to add credibility with a widely accepted qualification
• Organisations who wants to satisfy the formal training requirements for IRCA certification.

• Principles, benefits and continual improvement of an FSMS in your organisation
• Processes and techniques used for the assessment and management of food safety hazards
• The importance of aligning food safety specific controls with other general management system controls
• How audits contribute to the effectiveness of a management system
• The role and responsibilities of a FSMS auditor/ lead auditor
• To prepare thoroughly for audit and the value of process based checklists
• To gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing and reviewing documentation
• To relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation, including applicable regulations and legislation
• To report your findings accurately against the requirements of ISO 22000
• The requirements to become a registered auditor/lead auditor with IRCA.

• Knowledge of ISO 22000 standard
• Experience of working in the food supply chain before attending this course
• Knowledge of relevant key food safety legislation, prerequisite programmes, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles as defined in Codex Alimentarius
• A basic understanding on how organisations work and the role of top management.

• 40 CPD hours
• Training course materials
• Lunch and refreshments for public attendees only
• CQI & IRCA certificate
• Copy of the Standard.

•  Introduction to FSSC 22000 for Food Manufacturers
• Introduction to FSSC 22000 for Food Packaging Manufacturers
• Business Improvement courses.

Five days.