PR380: FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor
Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
Course Duration
05 Days / 40 Hours
Delivery Options
Live Virtual · Classroom · Corporate
Delivery Language
Arabic / English / French / Spanish
Course Certification
Certified Course No.
2880
Price starts from
The FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Course is a CQI & IRCA Certified training programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) audits in accordance with the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
The course covers ISO 22000:2018, ISO 22002-100:2025 (general prerequisite programme requirements), ISO 22002-1:2025 (food manufacturing prerequisite programmes), other applicable sector-specific prerequisite programmes (PRPs), and the additional requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7.
It is ideal for professionals seeking to conduct first-, second-, and third-party audits and evaluate compliance with internationally recognised food safety management requirements across the food supply chain.
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring Lead Auditors: Individuals who wish to become certified lead auditors for FSSC 22000.
- Food Safety Managers: Professionals responsible for managing an organization’s FSMS.
- Quality Managers: Individuals involved in overseeing food safety and quality within food production and processing environments.
- Consultants: Experts who advise organizations on implementing and maintaining compliance with FSSC 22000.
- Internal Auditors: Personnel tasked with conducting internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with FSSC 22000.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand FSSC 22000 Requirements: Gain a comprehensive understanding of FSSC 22000 Version 7, including ISO 22000:2018, applicable ISO 22002 prerequisite programme (PRP) standards, and the additional FSSC scheme requirements.
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Conduct Effective FSMS Audits: Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) audits to evaluate conformity with FSSC 22000 Version 7, ISO 22000:2018, and applicable PRP requirements.
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Lead Audit Teams: Effectively manage audit teams and conduct systematic audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and applicable requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1.
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Evaluate Food Safety Risks: Assess an organisation's identification and control of food safety hazards, implementation of prerequisite programmes, and effectiveness of its food safety management system.
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Promote Continual Improvement: Identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement, evaluate corrective actions, and support continual improvement of food safety management practices.
- Duration: 5 days (40 contact hours)
- Delivery Mode: Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) or Classroom
- Exam: 2-hour written (paper-based) or 105-minute online exam
- Certification: Certificate of Achievement (upon successful completion)
- Accreditation: CQI & IRCA Approved Training Partner (ATP No. 6051029)
- Language: English (other languages available upon request)
- Materials: Official licensed digital training materials included
- Assessment Method: Continuous assessment + final exam
This course covers essential topics for understanding and auditing Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in accordance with FSSC 22000 Version 7.
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Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7:
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Overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and its role in global food safety.
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Understanding the scheme components, including ISO 22000:2018, ISO 22002-100:2025, applicable sector-specific PRP standards such as ISO 22002-1:2025, and additional FSSC requirements.
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Audit Principles and Methodologies:
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Core auditing principles and practices in accordance with ISO 19011 and applicable requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1.
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Planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on first-, second-, and third-party FSMS audits.
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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS):
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Key requirements of ISO 22000:2018 and their application within an FSMS.
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Hazard analysis, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs), and critical control points (CCPs).
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Implementation and evaluation of applicable prerequisite programmes (PRPs).
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Auditing Techniques:
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Applying effective audit techniques, including interviews, observation, document review, and sampling.
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Collecting, verifying, and evaluating objective audit evidence against applicable requirements.
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Food Safety Risk Evaluation:
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Evaluating the identification, assessment, and control of food safety hazards.
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Assessing the effectiveness of food safety objectives, operational controls, monitoring activities, and corrective measures.
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Nonconformities and Corrective Actions:
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Identifying, classifying, and documenting audit nonconformities based on objective evidence.
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Evaluating root cause analysis, corrective actions, and their effectiveness in addressing identified nonconformities.
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Audit Reporting and Follow-up:
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Preparing clear and accurate audit reports, including audit findings and conclusions.
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Conducting audit follow-up activities to verify corrective action effectiveness and support continual improvement.
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Learners are assessed through continuous assessment and a final online examination.
Continuous Assessment
Learners’ participation and performance are assessed throughout the course, including workshops, case studies, role plays, group exercises and other course activities. Full attendance and active participation are required.
Final Examination
- Delivery: Online and remotely proctored
- Duration: 105 minutes
- Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Exam Type: Open book
- Passing Criteria: A minimum of 40% in each section and 50% overall
- Languages: Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Mandarin (others on request).
Learners who successfully complete the continuous assessment and pass the final examination will receive the CQI & IRCA Certificate of Achievement.
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Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final examination, participants will receive a CQI & IRCA Certified FSSC 22000 v7 Lead Auditor Certificate of Achievement.
- Course Certification Number: 2880
- Certification Body: Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) & International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA)
- Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement – Recognized internationally
- Eligibility: Full attendance, active participation, and successful exam result
- This certificate fulfills the formal training requirement for individuals seeking registration as an IRCA Lead Auditor.
Your course fee includes:
- CQI & IRCA Certified Training
- Comprehensive Training Materials
- Digital Learner Handbook
- Practical Exercises, Workshops & Case Studies
- CQI & IRCA Online Examination
- CQI & IRCA Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion
- Certificate of Attendance, where applicable
- Tutor Support Throughout the Course
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