Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS): Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of food safety management systems, including their importance in ensuring the safety and quality of food products.

Overview of ISO 22000: Training covers the structure and requirements of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems. This includes understanding the key clauses, terminology, and principles of the standard.

Auditing Principles: Participants learn about the principles of auditing and the role of internal auditors in evaluating the effectiveness of the organizations FSMS. This includes principles such as independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and evidence-based assessment.

ISO 22000 Requirements: Training provides a detailed examination of the requirements of ISO 22000, including:

·         Food safety policy and objectives.

·         Hazard analysis and risk assessment.

·         Prerequisite programs (PRPs) and operational prerequisite programs (oPRPs).

·         HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles.

·         Management of changes and updates to the FSMS.

·         Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of food safety performance.

Audit Process: Participants learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits of the FSMS. This includes:

·         Developing audit plans and checklists.

·         Conducting opening and closing meetings.

·         Gathering and evaluating audit evidence.

·         Writing audit reports.

·         Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Audit Techniques: Training covers techniques for conducting effective internal audits of the FSMS, including:

·         Document review and verification.

·         Observation of processes and practices.

·         Interviews with personnel.

·         Sampling methods for selecting audit samples.

Role-playing and Practical Exercises: The training program may include role-playing exercises and practical simulations to allow participants to practice their auditing skills in simulated audit scenarios.

Non-conformity Management: Participants learn how to identify and report non-conformities during internal audits and how to manage corrective and preventive actions to address them effectively.

Communication and Reporting: Training emphasizes the importance of clear communication and documentation in audit reporting, including:

·         Writing concise and accurate audit reports.

·         Communicating audit findings to relevant stakeholders.

·         Following up on corrective actions and verifying their implementation.

Continuous Improvement: Participants learn about the role of internal auditing in driving continuous improvement in the FSMS, including:

·         Identifying opportunities for improvement.

·         Monitoring trends and performance indicators.