Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) courses

FSMS foundation course

Who should take this course?

Those requiring an introduction to ISO 22000, especially those involved in the design, implementation and management of a FSMS. (Course requirement for certification as an internal auditor on the FSMS programme)

What will I learn?

• The management systems approach to managing food safety risks
• The requirements of ISO 22000

How long?

1 day or 20 hours by distance learning

Internal FSMS auditor course

Who should take this course?

Those who audit an organization's processes as part of the internal audit programme. (Course requirement for certification as an internal auditor on the FSMS programme)

What will I learn?

• How to plan a FSMS audit
• How to audit aspects of a food safety management system
• How to report a FSMS audit

How long?

2 days

FSMS auditor conversion course

Who should take this course?

Auditors with competence in another process based management system (i.e. QMS, EMS) who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge to audit against ISO 22000:2005 or equivalent. (Course requirement for certification as an auditor on the FSMS programme)

What will I learn?

• The management systems approach to identifying and managing food safety risks
• The requirements of ISO 22000:2005 (or equivalent)
• Specific food safety audit approaches

How long?

3 days plus a 2-hour examination

FSMS auditor/lead auditor course

Who should take this course?

Those intending to acquire the competence to audit an organization's FSMS to meet the requirements of ISO 22000:2005, either as third or second party auditor. (Course requirement for certification as an auditor on the FSMS professional programme)

What will I learn?

• The management systems approach to identifying and managing food safety risks
• The requirements of ISO 22000:2005 (or equivalent)
• How to plan, complete and report the audit of an entire FSMS

How long?

5 days plus a 2 hour written examination