FSSC 22000 V6

The FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) Lead Auditor training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively audit food safety management systems based on the FSSC 22000 standard.

FSSC 22000 is a globally recognized certification scheme for food safety management systems, incorporating ISO 22000 and additional requirements for prerequisite programs (PRPs) and food safety management system (FSMS) requirements.

During the FSSC Lead Auditor training, participants typically learn about:

1. FSSC 22000 standard requirements: Understanding the structure, scope, and key components of the FSSC 22000 standard, including its relationship with ISO 22000 and applicable PRPs.

2. Audit principles and techniques: Learning audit methodologies, techniques, and best practices for planning, conducting, and reporting audits effectively.

3. Audit planning and preparation: Understanding the importance of audit planning, including defining audit objectives, scope, criteria, and developing audit plans and checklists.

4. Audit execution: Conducting on-site audits, interviewing personnel, collecting evidence, and assessing compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements.

5. Audit reporting and follow-up: Documenting audit findings, preparing audit reports, and communicating results to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, understanding the follow-up process for addressing non-conformities and verifying corrective actions.

6. Auditor competencies and skills: Developing the competencies and skills required to be an effective lead auditor, including communication, interviewing, observation, and report writing.

7. Audit team management: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of lead auditors in managing audit teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring effective collaboration among team members.

8. Continuous improvement: Emphasizing the importance of continual improvement in food safety management systems and the role of audits in driving ongoing enhancements.

The FSSC Lead Auditor training is typically conducted by accredited training organizations and may include theoretical instruction, practical exercises, case studies, and assessments to evaluate participants' understanding and competency.

Upon successful completion of the training and passing the relevant examination, participants may be eligible for certification as FSSC Lead Auditors, enabling them to conduct audits and assess compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements within food manufacturing and processing organizations and their supply chains.