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Learn how to conduct internal audits of food safety management systems based on ISO 22000:2018 on this ISO 22000 Internal Auditor training course.

This two-day course covers key areas of ISO 22000 including hazard analysis and risk-based thinking to allow delegates to go above and beyond compliance, to assess the effectiveness of a process and identify opportunities for improvement within a food safety management system (FSMS).

Through interactive and engaging modules and workshops, delegates will learn to undertake an internal audit of an FSMS, preparing for the audit, audit techniques, audit reporting and providing corrective actions.

  • The importance of an effective Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
  • The role of a FSMS Internal Auditor
  • How to undertake an internal audit including audit planning, audit preparation, checklists, audit techniques, audit interviewing, non-conformance, reporting, corrective actions and closing meetings
  • Identifying hazards and risks within a FSMS
  • Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP), CCP (Critical Control Point) and PRP (prerequisite programme)
  • ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines of auditing management
  • The relationship between ISO 22000 and other ISO standards including ISO 9001
  • Annex SL – overview and implications
  • HLS: The same core elements
  • ISO 22000:2018 approach and the PDCA model
  • Continuous improvement of the FSMS
  • ISO 22000 certification process

  • Those who need to perform or are involved with internal audits in line with ISO 22000:2018
  • Those responsible for implementing and maintaining an ISO 22000 based management system
  • Those wishing to gain awareness of the audit process
  • Those wishing to learn how to identify hazards, reduce risks and implement control measures within the food sector

Our Understanding ISO 22000 Training Course provides an understanding of the requirements (clauses) of ISO 22000, the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and HACCP principles. We offer a discount of £100 if booking the Understanding course alongside the Internal Auditor courses, please contact us for more information.

Learn more about prior knowledge requirements and test your understanding with our ISO 22000 Quiz.

By the end of this ISO 22000 Internal Auditor training course, delegates will understand the principles of internal FSMS auditing and be able to:

  • Plan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit as part of a Food Safety Management System based on ISO 22000
  • Identify hazards and recommend control measures
  • Suggest corrective actions and provide recommendations for continual improvement of the FSMS
  • Understand the ISO 22000:2018 certification process

Delegates who attend and complete all elements of the course will receive a certificate in recognition of their new knowledge and skills in internal FSMS auditing.

ISO 22000 Internal Auditor Certificate