Abstract

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COURSE OBJECTIVE

Describe the fundamental purpose of a food safety management system (FSMS) as well as the principles, processes and techniques used for the assessment and management of food safety hazards, including the significance of these for FSMS auditors.

Interpret the requirements of ISO 22000: 2005 in the context of an audit of an organization’s FSMS.

Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up of a FSMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Who require a detailed knowledge of food safety auditing process.
• Whose jobs involve food safety assessment of suppliers and potential suppliers.
• Who are responsible for managing the internal food safety audit function Within their organization.
• Who are involved in preparing their organization for assessment by customers or certification body for FSMS.
• Who wish to become registered as FSMS Auditor or Lead Auditor with International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA – UK).

PREREQUISITE

Prior to commencement of the course, participants are expected to have an understanding of the content & implementation of ISO 22000 international standard.

COURSE CONTENT

ISO 22000-2005 – Structure & general principles

Planning & realization of safe products

Verification, Validation & Improvement

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AUDITING

What is an Audit and why are Audits necessary?

The Audit Process

Auditing in relation to food safety & ISO 22000

ISO 19011 and auditor competence

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

• An Overview
• Initial Contact
• Pre-Assessment Visits
• Document Review
• Initial Preparation
• Development of the Assessment Schedule
• Communication
• Detailed Planning
• The On-Site Assessment
• Opening Meeting
• Audit Conduct
• Evaluating Results
• Closing Meeting
• Corrective Action
• Formal Report
• Follow-Up and Surveillance Visits
• Exercises on above

AUDIT TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

• Detailed Planning & Check List development
• Searching for Evidence
• Conducting Interview and Asking Questions
• Auditor and Auditee Tactics
• Recording the Results
• Exercises on above

COURSE MATERIAL

Registered participants are sent pre-course exercise material in advance along with ISO 22000 standard for their study. Course kit comprising detailed course material and audit exercises is given during the training to each participant.

Note: Two short breaks will be taken at suitably convenient times in the morning and afternoon. An hour will be given for a lunch break. Additional breaks may be taken as long as agreed by delegates and tutor, and all learning objectives are met.