Why Should You Attend?
In today’s food industry, ensuring the safety and integrity of products is essential for building consumer trust and achieving long-term success. With the increasing importance of food safety, more organizations are seeking ISO 22000 certification to demonstrate their commitment to high standards in food safety management. Achieving the PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor credential validates your ability to conduct effective food safety management system (FSMS) audits and strengthens your expertise in maintaining compliance with industry standards.
This training course is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge to plan, execute, and manage FSMS audits in line with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification requirements. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, you will learn to apply recognized audit principles and lead an audit team effectively.
Upon successful completion of this training, you can take the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” credential. This internationally recognized certification showcases your competence in auditing food safety systems according to ISO 22000 and industry best practices.
Who Should Attend?
- Auditors interested in leading food safety management system audits
- Managers and consultants aiming to master FSMS audit processes
- Individuals tasked with ensuring FSMS compliance within their organization
- Technical experts preparing for FSMS audits
- Food safety management advisors
Learning Objectives
This course equips you with the knowledge to:
- Understand FSMS operations in the context of ISO 22000
- Recognize the connections between ISO 22000 and other standards
- Grasp ISO 22000 requirements for FSMS audits
- Plan, lead, and follow up on FSMS audits according to ISO 19011 standards
Educational Approach
This participant-centered course includes:
- Theory sessions on FSMS, ISO 22000, and international audit standards
- Case studies with role-playing and group discussions
- Hands-on exercises simulating real audit scenarios
- Interactive Q&A and practical sessions
Prerequisites
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of food safety and FSMS audit principles.
More Details
Course Agenda:
- Day 1: Introduction to FSMS and ISO 22000
- Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation
- Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Day 4: Closing the audit
- Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor exam is aligned with PECB’s Examination and Certification Program, covering essential competency domains, such as:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles of FSMS
- Domain 2: FSMS requirements
- Domain 3: Audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: ISO 22000 audit preparation
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22000 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22000 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22000 audit program
Certification
After passing the exam, you can apply for the following credentials:
| Credential | Exam | Experience | Audit Experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 22000 Provisional Auditor | Lead Auditor Exam | None | None | Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22000 Auditor | Lead Auditor Exam | 2 years (1 in FSMS) | 200 hours | Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor | Lead Auditor Exam | 5 years (2 in FSMS) | 300 hours | Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 22000 Senior Lead Auditor | Lead Auditor Exam | 10 years (7 in FSMS) | 1,000 hours | Code of Ethics |
Certified individuals who hold both Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials may qualify for the PECB Master Credential upon fulfilling additional requirements.
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included.
- 450+ pages of training material with examples and exercises.
- 31 CPD credits awarded upon course completion.
- Free exam retake within 12 months if necessary.
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