ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

The ever-increasing popularity of food safety, as one of the key aspects of the food industry, has
boosted demands from organizations to get certified against ISO 22000. Such certification demonstrates commitment from organizations toward the wellbeing of their consumers and provides sustainability in the market. A auditor credential is a formal and independent recognition of your personal competences.
It proves that you are qualified to conduct food safety management system (FSMS) audits for a
certification body.

This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an FSMS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process presented in ISO/IEC
17021-1.

Through practical exercises, interactive sessions, and discussions, you will be able to gain knowledge on the FSMS and audit techniques. You will also be able to perform an FSMS audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, as well as be able to manage an audit team.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” credential. An internationally recognized “ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22000 and auditing best practices.

Who should attend?

• Auditors interested in performing and leading food safety management system audits
• Managers or consultants interested in mastering the food safety management system audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization
• Technical experts interested in preparing for a food safety management system audit
• Expert advisors in food safety management.

Learning objectives.

• This training course enables you to understand the:
• Operations of a food safety management system based on ISO 22000.
• Relationship between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Requirements of ISO 22000 in the context of an FSMS audit.
• Auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.

Educational approach

This training course is participant centered and contains:

 Theories, auditing best practices used in FSMS audits, ISO 22000 requirements, and international auditing standards
 Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
 Interactions, made between participants by means of questions and suggestions
 Exercises, which are a simulation and preview of the certification exam
 Prerequisites
 The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a fundamental
understanding of food safety concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of FSMS audit
principles.

More Details

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to the food safety management system (FSMS) and ISO 22000
Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing of the audit
Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor exam complies with the Examination and Certification Program
(ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a food safety management system
Domain 2: Food safety management system (FSMS) requirements
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparing for an ISO 22000 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22000 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22000 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22000 audit program

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the
table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the
credential.