Overview:

The ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor certification equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to audit Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in compliance with the ISO 22000:2018 standard.

It enables participants to ensure that food safety processes are effectively implemented, maintained, and continually improved across the food supply chain.

Purpose:

To develop the competence to:

• Plan, conduct, report, and manage first-, second-, and third-party FSMS audits

• Assess compliance with ISO 22000:2018 requirements

• Identify food safety hazards and evaluate control effectiveness

• Lead an audit team efficiently and communicate findings professionally

Key Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn to:

• Understand the structure and principles of ISO 22000:2018

• Integrate HACCP principles and risk-based thinking into audits

• Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of FSMS processes

• Apply ISO 19011 auditing guidelines for conducting audits

• Identify nonconformities, recommend corrective actions, and verify improvements

• Lead audit teams and manage audit programs confidently