Course description
This practical course equips you with the skills and methodology to conduct effective internal audits of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2018. You’ll learn how to plan, perform, report, and follow up on audits to ensure conformity with ISO 22000, as well as effectiveness of the FSMS processes. The training aligns audit activities with ISO 19011 guidelines and provides real-world techniques for preparing audit checklists, interviewing, evidence collection, and reporting nonconformities. It emphasizes risk-based thinking, critical control points (CCPs), and process auditing for continual improvement.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain ISO 22000:2018 structure, process approach, and clause requirements.
- Understand the role of internal audit within the FSMS lifecycle.
- Develop audit plans and programs based on risk and process prioritization.
- Prepare checklists and gather audit evidence through interviews, observation, and records.
- Conduct audits of food safety processes, including CCPs, PRPs, and OPRPs.
- Document nonconformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
- Report findings clearly and constructively to stakeholders.
- Follow up with corrective actions and verify implementation.
- Apply ISO 19011 principles of auditing in a food safety context.
- Improve internal audit effectiveness to drive FSMS performance.
Who should attend
- Food Safety Officers and FSMS Coordinators
- Internal Auditors and Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals
- HACCP Team Members
- Operations and Production Supervisors
- Consultants supporting ISO 22000 implementations
- Anyone involved in FSMS auditing or preparing for certification
Recommended
- Familiarity with ISO 22000:2018 structure and key FSMS processes
- HACCP knowledge is useful but not mandatory
- No prior auditing experience is required
