ISO 22000 Lead Implementer – Self-Study
About the course
Why should you take this training course?
The age of globalization has brought new challenges to all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The origin and safety of food products is a main concern in today’s market. It has become increasingly difficult to have proper knowledge on the production methods and origin of food products. Internationally recognized food safety measures are no longer a privilege; they have become a basic requirement for all organizations that deal with food production or service.
The implementation of a food safety management system (FSMS) is a strategic decision for ensuring the safety of food delivered to the consumer. This training course, developed by PECB, aims to help participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an FSMS based on ISO 22000 and other best practices. Implementers play a key role in an organization’s ability to successfully implement and maintain an FSMS.
The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to maintain the quality and safety their products and services, while adhering to all legal, regulatory, and other requirements. As part of this training course, you will learn how to establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of safety, integrity, transparency, and openness.
The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an FSMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 22000.
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of food safety concepts, a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 22000 and the MS implementation principles.
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Course Outlines
Duration: Can be taken at your own pace.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22000 and the initiation of an FSMS
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental concepts and principles of Food Safety Management
- Initiation of the FSMS implementation
- The organization and its context
- Leadership and commitment
- FSMS scope and food safety policy
Day 2 Planning the implementation of an FSMS
- Risk management and FSMS objectives
- Resource management
- Awareness and communication
- Documentation management
- Operations management and PRPs
Day 3 Implementation of an FSMS
- Traceability system
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Hazard control
- Control of monitoring and measuring
- Verification related to PRPs and the hazard control plan
- Control of product and process nonconformities
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation
Day 4 FSMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment of nonconformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparation for the certification audit
- Closing of the training course
Day 5 Certification Exam
Course Details
Duration: Up to 6 months
Starts: Upon Registration
Ends: After Examination
You'll be signed up to our PECB platform KATE where you will have access to all training procedures.
- Certification fees are included on the exam price
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites?
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of food safety concepts, a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 22000 and the MS implementation principles.
Who should attend?
- Managers or consultants involved in Food Safety Management
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of a Food Safety Management System
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with ISO 22000 requirements
- FSMS team members
ISO 22000 Lead Implementer – Self-Study
€1,180.00
Develop the necessary competencies to guide and support organization in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an FSMS based on ISO 22000 FSMS (Food Safety Management System)
Self-Study Course: €1,000 + VAT