FSSC 22000 INTRODUCTION & INTERNAL AUDITING

Course Details

An effective internal audit programme is a fundamental requirement of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and a key driver of continuous improvement within food safety management systems (FSMS).

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits against FSSC 22000 Version 6 requirements, including:

• ISO 19011:2018
• ISO 22000:2018
• ISO/TS 22002-1:2009
• FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements (Part 1 & Part 2)

The training integrates auditing theory with practical application aligned to risk-based thinking and compliance expectations. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand what FSSC 22000 is, and why it is important for food safety and compliance.
• Effectively document findings.
• Will gain the knowledge to understand auditing techniques.
• Know how to plan, conduct/execute and follow-up Audits.
• Understand what FSSC 22000 is, and why it is important for food safety and compliance.
• Recognize key FSSC 22000 requirements and how they apply to daily work activities.
• Identify food safety problems and non-conformities during operations and audits.
• Learn how to raise non-conformities that improves and strengthen food safety and prevent repeat problems.



Course Outline

1.    Course Overview

2.    Audits and 3 Types of Audits

2.1.Principles of Auditing

2.2. The three types of Audits

3.    Overview of Internal Audits

3.1.Benefits of Internal Audits

3.2.Characteristics of an Auditor

3.3.Creating an Internal Audit Program

4.    Performing the Audit – 4 Steps of the Process

4.1.Audit Planning

4.2.Audit Execution

4.3.Audit Reporting

4.4.Audit Follow-up and Close-out

5.    Auditing FSSC 22000 Version 6 Requirements

5.1.Clause 4-10: ISO 22000:2018 Standard

5.2.ISO/TS 22002-1: 2009: Prerequisite Programs on Food Safety

5.3.Clause 2: FSSC 22000 Requirements Part 1 & Part 2

6.    Step 2: Audit Execution

7.    Step 3: Audit Reporting

8.    Step 4: Audit Close Up and Follow-up

9.    Auditing FSSC 22000 Version 6 Requirements

10. Part 1: Additional Requirements

11. Part 2: New Additional Requirements

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About Us

Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants cc (IFAC) is a consulting company based in Walvis Bay Namibia. It was founded in 2017 by two experts in food safety and production in the food industry. Iyalago provides food safety

and quality assurance interventions such as training, auditing, and consulting services to food businesses and individuals as prerequisites to access local and international markets. Local and international food businesses value IFAC’s services which highly enable them to optimize their current food safety and quality management systems. This is done through interactive employee training and assistance in obtaining certification from various regulatory and certification bodies.

Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants’ style of instruction boosts a unique learning model that encourages application of topics that participants can directly apply to new and existing food safety systems. The courses are offered in person for maximum interaction and cover content that encourages live collaboration and peer-to-peer learning.

The Iyalago team has a combination of over thirty years industry experience and knowledge obtained through working in the food industry, providing a great advantage in facilitating the training courses offered.

Iyalago’s hands-on training courses follow a smart approach, which are offered in various languages to all skill-levels; inclusive of food safety management requirements and their application to food businesses.

Learn about our services and how they contribute to Food safety globally, on www.iyalago.com