Course Overview

The ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course is an intensive training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in accordance with ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 19011:2018.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to become certified lead auditors, responsible for ensuring food safety compliance within their organizations or conducting third-party certification audits. Participants will gain hands-on experience through case studies, audit role-play exercises, and real-world scenarios to develop practical auditing competencies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Understand the ISO 22000:2018 standard, its structure, principles, and requirements.

✅ Apply ISO 19011:2018 auditing guidelines for FSMS audits.

✅ Plan and conduct first-party (internal), second-party (supplier), and third-party (certification) audits.

✅ Develop audit checklists, interview techniques, and evidence collection methods.

✅ Identify non-conformities and evaluate corrective actions for food safety improvement.

✅ Lead and manage audit teams effectively during audits.

✅ Prepare comprehensive audit reports and ensure follow-up actions.

✅ Demonstrate skills required for certification body audits and accreditation assessments.

Who Should Attend?

✔ Food safety professionals & FSMS coordinators responsible for compliance.

✔ Internal auditors & quality assurance managers conducting food safety audits.

✔ Third-party auditors & certification body assessors.

✔ HACCP team leaders & food safety consultants.

✔ Regulatory & food industry professionals involved in supplier audits.

Course Contents

📌 Introduction to ISO 22000:2018.

📌 Understanding FSMS & HACCP Principles.

📌 ISO 19011:2018 Audit Guidelines.

📌 Audit Planning & Preparation.

📌 Conducting the Audit – Interviewing techniques, site inspections, and evidence gathering.

📌 Identifying Non-Conformities – Classifying and documenting findings.

📌 Lead Auditor Responsibilities & Certification Body Audits.

📌 Practical Audit Exercises & Role-Playing – Conducting mock audits with real-life case studies.

Certification

🎓 Participants must pass continuous assessment and a 2-hour closed-book examination.
🎓 Successful candidates will receive an internationally recognized ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate.

Duration

🕒 5 Days (Total: 40 Hours)