PR 359 CQI-IRCA FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor
 

THE AIM The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and thirdparty audits of Food Safety management systems against ISO 22000:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable. All references in this document to ISO standards are to the current versions unless stated otherwise. Delegates who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor (FSMS) Training course successfully (within the three years prior to making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as a CQI-IRCA Certificated FSMS au

• Completion of secondary education. An understanding of report writing is desirable
• Experience in food chains and the principles that apply to them (HACCP, GMP, GAP legislation…), and an understanding of relevant key food safety legislation & prerequisite programmes.
• A prior knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000 is required. A minimum requirement is that the standard must be read before the course
  Note: those candidates who are qualified auditors in other disciplines (QMS, EMS, etc.) and have experience in food safety management may  find the 3-day CQI-IRCA FSMS Auditor Conversion training course more appropriate.
• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified FSMS Foundation Training course or equivalent / by self study of the ISO 22000 standard

• Food safety Issues
• Food safety Management Systems overview. What to look for in Food safety Management System.
• Audit Techniques.
• What to look for in Management Responsibility.
• What to look for in Communication.
• What to look for in Planning of safe products. 
• Accreditation Issues (ISO 17021, ISO 22003) Auditor Competence (ISO 19011,CQI-IRCA norms)
• Practical Exercises and Feedback.

Course BENEFITs

On successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

• Audit an FSMS as per the requirements of the ISO 22000:2018 Standard
• Understand key elements of the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 Standards and their application
• Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria
• Successfully execute a Food Safety Management System audit
• Create clear, concise and relevant audit reports
• Communicate the audit findings to a client