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FSSC Training

FSSC 22000 V5/ISO 22000:2018

This course will provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third party audits of an FSMS against FSSC 22000 v5, in accordance with ISO 19011:2018, ISO TS/22003:2013 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, as applicable.

Benefits of Attending

If you work in the food and drink manufacturing sector, either as an employee of a food and drink manufacturer or for an auditing body, such as a certification body or regulatory authority, and you need to learn about the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and associated food safety management system requirements

if you work in the food and drink manufacturing sector and wish to develop your knowledge of ISO 22000 and ISO 22002-1 (PAS 220). ISO 22000 covers requirements for a food safety management system for any organization in the food chain. ISO 22002-1, previously known as PAS 220, covers prerequisite programs on food safety in the food and drink manufacturing sector.  From July 2018 the course content will be against the new standard ISO 22000: 2018.

You wish to acquire a qualification recognized globally by FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000).

Training Course content

  • The purpose of a food safety management system
  • The principles, processes and techniques used for the assessment and management of food safety hazards, including the significance of these for FSSC 22000 auditors.
  • The purpose, content and interrelationship of the following management system standards: ISO 22000 and PAS 220/ISO 22002-1.
  • How to interpret the requirements of ISO 22000 and PAS 220/ISO 22002-1 and their application during an audit of an organization’s food safety management system.
  • How to undertake the role of an auditor, to plan, conduct and report an audit of a food safety management system.

 It is a requirement that delegates have previously successfully completed an Intermediate Level (3) HACCP and/or Food Safety training course, or equivalent.  Before attending this course delegates should ideally have carried out internal audits, as well as previously attending an internal auditing course.  Due to the nature of the course an advanced knowledge of English reading, verbal and comprehension skills are required. 

For delegates attending from industry/manufacturing there is no requirement to take an exam,  for those delegates who intend to work as a (Lead) Auditor for a Certification body there is a requirement to take a mandatory exam which is in addition to the continuous assessment pass/fail criteria that forms part of the course.  The exam takes place upto three months after the course has finished and is held at our Site – there will be an additional charge of £190 + vat to cover the cost of the exam, the cost includes a 1 hour refresher session and packed lunch prior to the exam.  You will be given the opportunity to sign up for the exam during the course.