The course aims to master the necessary skills to conduct first, second, and third-party audits of Food Safety Management Systems.

Course Overview

The FSSC 22000 v6 Lead Auditor Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct effective audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in accordance with the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard.
This course also includes ISO 19011 audit guidelines, which provide principles and guidance for auditing management systems. Through a step-by-step approach, participants will gain experience in conducting audits, assessing food safety compliance, and ensuring continuous improvement in line with ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000, and ISO 19011 standards.

Duration

🕒 5 Days (Total: 40 Hours)

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand audit principles and lead auditing in relation to food safety systems.
✅ Conduct audits in accordance with FSSC 22000 v6 and ISO 22000:2018 standards.
✅ Understand the principles and guidelines of ISO 19011 for auditing management systems.
✅ Effectively lead audit teams while ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the Food Safety Management System.
✅ Evaluate prerequisite programs (PRPs), operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs), and HACCP compliance.
✅ Identify non-conformities and areas for continual improvement during audits.
✅ Understand audit reports, corrective action plans, and audit follow-up procedures.
✅ Learn how to manage audit documentation and ensure the integrity of the audit trail.

Who Should Attend?

 Lead auditors or those aspiring to become certified lead auditors for food safety systems.
 Quality assurance and food safety managers involved in auditing, compliance, and certification processes.
 Internal auditors seeking to enhance their auditing skills to obtain FSSC 22000 certification.
 Consultants and food safety professionals who guide companies through the certification process.
 Compliance officers responsible for managing food safety audit processes in their organizations.

Course Content

📌 Introduction to FSSC 22000 v6 – Overview of standards and audit requirements.
📌 Understanding ISO 19011 Audit Standard – Introduction to principles and framework.
📌 Principles and Types of Audits – Understanding various types: first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.
📌 FSSC 22000 Audit Process – Audit phases from planning to closure.
📌 Audit Planning and Preparation – Scope, objectives, and audit planning process.
📌 Conducting Audits and Reporting Results – Interviewing techniques, observation, and evidence gathering.
📌 Writing the Audit Report and Corrective Action Plans – Creating clear, effective audit reports and follow-up on corrective actions.
📌 Lead Auditor Competencies and Audit Team Management – Leading the audit team efficiently for maximum effectiveness.
📌 Real-World Case Studies and Simulations – Hands-on exercises simulating real audit scenarios and reporting.

Certification

🎓 Successful candidates will receive a recognized FSSC 22000 v6 Lead Auditor certificate.