FSSC 22000 Internal Auditors Training Course

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The FSSC 22000 Internal Auditors Training Course is a practical, competency-based programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits of a Food Safety Management System based on the FSSC 22000 scheme.

This course provides a clear understanding of the FSSC 22000 certification framework, ISO 22000 requirements, PRPs (Prerequisite Programmes), HACCP principles, and audit methodologies based on ISO 19011 guidelines. Participants will learn how to evaluate food safety systems, identify nonconformities, assess compliance, and support continual improvement within food manufacturing and food handling environments.

Delivered in a classroom or onsite format, the training combines theory, practical exercises, and audit simulations to build real-world internal auditing competence.

Understand the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and requirements.
Apply ISO 19011 auditing principles effectively.
Plan and conduct internal food safety audits.
Evaluate PRPs and HACCP systems.
Identify food safety risks and nonconformities.
Collect and evaluate audit evidence.
Write clear and structured audit reports.
Recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Support continual improvement of FSMS.
Build confidence in internal auditing roles.

Course Content

Introduction to FSSC 22000
Overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme Relationship between ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002, and PRPs Benefits of FSSC certification Food safety management system structure

ISO 22000 Requirements Overview
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Risk-based thinking in FSMS Operational control and improvement

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
GMP and hygiene requirements Facility and equipment control Cleaning and sanitation systems Pest control and supplier management

HACCP Principles in FSSC 22000
Hazard analysis and risk assessment Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring and verification procedures Corrective action processes

Audit Principles and Guidelines
ISO 19011 auditing principles Types of audits (internal, external, certification) Auditor competence and ethics Audit responsibilities and roles

Planning an Internal Audit
Audit scope, objectives, and criteria Audit programme development Preparation of audit checklists Document review and planning

Conducting the Audit
Opening meeting procedures Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and sampling Workplace observation techniques Identifying audit findings

udit Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Structuring audit reports Communicating findings effectively Closing meeting procedures

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of actions Continual improvement processes

Practical Audit Simulation
Group-based audit exercises Case study analysis Role play (auditor/auditee) Feedback and evaluation session

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FSSC 22000 Internal Auditors Training Course

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to FSSC 22000
Overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme Relationship between ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002, and PRPs Benefits of FSSC certification Food safety management system structure

ISO 22000 Requirements Overview
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Risk-based thinking in FSMS Operational control and improvement

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
GMP and hygiene requirements Facility and equipment control Cleaning and sanitation systems Pest control and supplier management

HACCP Principles in FSSC 22000
Hazard analysis and risk assessment Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring and verification procedures Corrective action processes

Audit Principles and Guidelines
ISO 19011 auditing principles Types of audits (internal, external, certification) Auditor competence and ethics Audit responsibilities and roles

Planning an Internal Audit
Audit scope, objectives, and criteria Audit programme development Preparation of audit checklists Document review and planning

Conducting the Audit
Opening meeting procedures Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and sampling Workplace observation techniques Identifying audit findings

udit Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Structuring audit reports Communicating findings effectively Closing meeting procedures

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of actions Continual improvement processes

Practical Audit Simulation
Group-based audit exercises Case study analysis Role play (auditor/auditee) Feedback and evaluation session

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Course Content

Introduction to FSSC 22000 Overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme Relationship between ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002, and PRPs Benefits of FSSC certification Food safety management system structure

ISO 22000 Requirements Overview Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Risk-based thinking in FSMS Operational control and improvement

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) GMP and hygiene requirements Facility and equipment control Cleaning and sanitation systems Pest control and supplier management

HACCP Principles in FSSC 22000 Hazard analysis and risk assessment Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring and verification procedures Corrective action processes

Audit Principles and Guidelines ISO 19011 auditing principles Types of audits (internal, external, certification) Auditor competence and ethics Audit responsibilities and roles

Planning an Internal Audit Audit scope, objectives, and criteria Audit programme development Preparation of audit checklists Document review and planning

Conducting the Audit Opening meeting procedures Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and sampling Workplace observation techniques Identifying audit findings

udit Reporting Writing nonconformities and observations Structuring audit reports Communicating findings effectively Closing meeting procedures

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of actions Continual improvement processes

Practical Audit Simulation Group-based audit exercises Case study analysis Role play (auditor/auditee) Feedback and evaluation session

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Introduction to FSSC 22000
Overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme Relationship between ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002, and PRPs Benefits of FSSC certification Food safety management system structure

ISO 22000 Requirements Overview
Context of the organization Leadership and worker participation Risk-based thinking in FSMS Operational control and improvement

Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)
GMP and hygiene requirements Facility and equipment control Cleaning and sanitation systems Pest control and supplier management

HACCP Principles in FSSC 22000
Hazard analysis and risk assessment Critical Control Points (CCPs) Monitoring and verification procedures Corrective action processes

Audit Principles and Guidelines
ISO 19011 auditing principles Types of audits (internal, external, certification) Auditor competence and ethics Audit responsibilities and roles

Planning an Internal Audit
Audit scope, objectives, and criteria Audit programme development Preparation of audit checklists Document review and planning

Conducting the Audit
Opening meeting procedures Interviewing techniques Evidence collection and sampling Workplace observation techniques Identifying audit findings

udit Reporting
Writing nonconformities and observations Structuring audit reports Communicating findings effectively Closing meeting procedures

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Root cause analysis techniques Corrective action planning Verification of actions Continual improvement processes

Practical Audit Simulation
Group-based audit exercises Case study analysis Role play (auditor/auditee) Feedback and evaluation session