ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management system Awareness

Course Content:

1. Introduction to ISO 22000:2018

• Overview of ISO 22000 and its importance

• Purpose and benefits of an FSMS

• Relationship between ISO 22000, HACCP, and other food safety standards (e.g., FSSC 22000, Codex Alimentarius)

2. Key Principles of ISO 22000:2018

• Risk-based thinking and process approach

• Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in FSMS

• High-Level Structure (HLS) and its alignment with other ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001)

3. Understanding Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)

• Definition and components of an FSMS

• Key food safety hazards and risk management

• Role of leadership and commitment in food safety

4. Clause-by-Clause Explanation of ISO 22000:2018

1. Scope (Clause 1) – Understanding the scope of ISO 22000

2. Normative References (Clause 2) – Related standards

3. Terms & Definitions (Clause 3) – Key terminology

4. Context of the Organization (Clause 4) – Internal & external issues, stakeholders, and risk assessment

5. Leadership (Clause 5) – Management responsibility, food safety policy, and organizational roles

6. Planning (Clause 6) – Risk-based approach and objectives

7. Support (Clause 7) – Resources, communication, competence, and documentation requirements

8. Operation (Clause 8) – Implementation of HACCP principles, PRPs, and CCPs

9. Performance Evaluation (Clause 9) – Monitoring, internal audits, and FSMS performance review

10. Improvement (Clause 10) – Continuous improvement and corrective actions

5. Implementation of ISO 22000:2018

• Steps to implement an FSMS in an organization

• Identifying and managing food safety hazards

• Developing a HACCP-based food safety plan

• Documentation and record-keeping requirements

6. Internal Audits & Certification Process

• Importance of internal audits in ISO 22000

• ISO 22000 certification process and requirements

• Role of third-party certification bodies

7. Benefits of ISO 22000:2018

• Compliance with global food safety regulations

• Improved food safety and risk management

• Enhanced customer confidence and market access

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion, participants will:
Understand the ISO 22000:2018 standard and its key requirements
Learn how to implement and maintain an FSMS
Identify and control food safety hazards
Understand HACCP principles within ISO 22000
Gain awareness of ISO 22000 certification and compliance

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