ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course

Certified by CQI & IRCA | Delivered by FS Certifications

Designed for organizations across the food and feed industries, regardless of size or sector, this comprehensive 5-day training program focuses on implementing and auditing a robust Food Safety Management System (FSMS) in alignment with ISO 22000:2018. The course equips participants with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to perform first, second, and third-party audits.

ISO 22000:2018 promotes a precautionary, process-based approach to food safety, integrating key elements such as interactive communication, systems management, prerequisite programs (PRPs), and the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Course Duration

5 Days (Full-Time)

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Food safety professionals involved in designing, implementing, or managing FSMS as per ISO 22000:2018

• Auditors seeking to enhance their food safety auditing skills or obtain formal recognition under the CQI and IRCA Certified Food Safety Auditor Scheme

• Professionals across the food chain (processing, manufacturing, catering, retail, etc.) tasked with conducting internal or supplier audits against ISO 22000

Prerequisite Knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of:

• Food safety management concepts, including HACCP and PRPs

• The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle

• The relationship between FSMS and food safety outcomes

• Common regulatory and legal FSMS requirements in their respective regions

• ISO 22000:2018 structure, terms, and definitions

Course Objectives

This course aims to:

• Build strong auditing skills to assess FSMS against ISO 22000:2018

• Explain the integration of HACCP principles into food safety management

• Provide the knowledge to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on FSMS audits

• Help delegates interpret and apply ISO 22000:2018 and related prerequisite standards (e.g., ISO 22002 series)

Course Content

• Understanding the PDCA cycle within FSMS

• ISO 22000:2018 key terms, clauses, and structure

• Document control and audit trail management

• Types of audits: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party

• Auditor roles and ethical responsibilities

• Planning and conducting effective FSMS audits

• Audit reporting, findings, and corrective action follow-ups

• Overview of FSSC 22000 and its relationship with ISO 22000

• Meeting GFSI-recognized certification requirements

Key Benefits

• Develop the ability to conduct comprehensive and value-adding food safety audits

• Gain a deeper understanding of ISO 22000 and HACCP-based FSMS implementation

• Fulfill the formal training requirement for Auditor/Lead Auditor certification under the CQI and IRCA scheme

• Improve organizational compliance and enhance consumer trust in food safety practices

Delivery Style & Course Leaders

Our instructors are experienced food safety practitioners and certified auditors with real-world expertise in sectors like food manufacturing, catering, processing, and retail. The course delivery combines lectures, group exercises, and a hands-on simulated audit to create an engaging and practical learning environment.

Certification

Participants who complete the training and pass the final assessment will receive an internationally recognized CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate.