top of page
pecb-logo-100.png

Professional Evaluation and Certification Board

delivering certification training programs across a range of ISO standards and regulatory frameworks

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Auditor

Course Code

ISO 22000-LA

Course Category

ISO Standards

Learning Mode

Self-Study

Examination

Yes (Optional)

Course Material

Downloadable Course Manual

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Auditor

Acquire the necessary competencies to audit food safety management systems
against the requirements of ISO 22000

The growing emphasis on food safety in the food industry has led to an increasing demand for organizations to obtain ISO 22000 certification. Achieving this certification signifies an organization’s dedication to consumer well-being and enhances its market sustainability. 


Additionally, obtaining a PECB auditor credential provides formal, independent recognition of an individual's competencies and qualifications to conduct food safety management system (FSMS) audits for certification bodies.  


This specialized training course is designed to highlight the significance of conducting effective audits. It aims to enhance your knowledge and skills in planning and executing FSMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems and the certification process outlined in ISO/IEC 17021-1.  


Participants can expect to engage in practical exercises that will deepen their understanding of FSMS and auditing techniques. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to perform FSMS audits using widely accepted audit principles, procedures, and techniques, as well as effectively manage an audit team.


After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” credential. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on the requirements of ISO 22000 and auditing best practices.


PECB Wb Graphic 23a.png

Learning Objectives & Outline

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Auditor

This training course will enable you to understand the:

  • Operations of a food safety management system based on ISO 22000

  • Relationship between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks

  • Requirements of ISO 22000 in the context of an FSMS audit

  • Auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011


COURSE MODULES

Section 1 - Introduction to the food safety management system (FSMS) and ISO 22000

  • Standards and regulatory frameworks 

  • The Certification process 

  • Fundamental concepts and principles of food safety management 

  • Food safety management system


Section 2 - Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit 

  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles 

  • The impact of trends and technology in auditing 

  • Evidence-based auditing

  • Risk-based auditing 

  • Initiation of the audit process 

  • The Stage 1 audit 


Section 3 - On-site audit activities 

  • Preparing for the stage 2 audit

  • The Stage 2 audit 

  • Communication during the audit 

  • Audit procedures 

  • Creating audit test plans


Section 4 - Closing the audit 

  • Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports 

  • Audit documentation and quality review 

  • Closing of the audit 

  • Evaluation of action plans by the auditor 

  • Beyond the initial audit 

  • Managing an internal audit program

Examination

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Auditor

The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains: 

  • Domain 1 - Fundamental principles and concepts of a food safety management system 

  • Domain 2 - Food safety management system (FSMS) requirements 

  • Domain 3 - Fundamental audit concepts and principles 

  • Domain 4 - Preparing for an ISO 22000 audit 

  • Domain 5 - Conducting an ISO 22000 audit 

  • Domain 6 - Closing an ISO 22000 audit 

  • Domain 7 - Managing an ISO 22000 audit program


Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the credential.


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Provisional Auditor

This entry-level credential is designed for individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of ISO 22000 auditing principles but do not yet have practical audit experience.

Requirements

  • Examination:
    PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

  • Professional Experience:
    No professional experience required

  • MS Audit / Assessment Experience:
    No audit or assessment experience required

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Auditor

This certification is intended for professionals actively participating in food safety management system audits.

Requirements

  • Examination:
    PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

  • Professional Experience:
    Two (2) years total, including at least one (1) year of work experience in Food Safety Management

  • MS Audit / Assessment Experience:
    A minimum of 200 hours of audit activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

This advanced certification recognizes professionals who lead FSMS audits and are responsible for managing audit teams and audit programs.

Requirements

  • Examination:
    PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

  • Professional Experience:
    Five (5) years total, including at least two (2) years of work experience in Food Safety Management

  • MS Audit / Assessment Experience:
    A minimum of 300 hours of audit activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Senior Lead Auditor

This highest-level credential is intended for highly experienced auditors with extensive leadership and audit program oversight experience in food safety management systems.

Requirements

  • Examination:
    PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

  • Professional Experience:
    Ten (10) years total, including at least seven (7) years of work experience in Food Safety Management

  • MS Audit / Assessment Experience:
    A minimum of 1,000 hours of audit activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


Who Should Take this Course

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Auditor

  • Auditors interested in performing and leading food safety management system audits

  • Managers or consultants interested in mastering the food safety management system audit process

  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization

  • Technical experts interested in preparing for a food safety management system audit

  • Expert advisors in food safety management

General Information 

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

  • Participants will be provided with over 450 pages of training material containing explanatory information and practical examples.

  • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (continuing professional development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

  • In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.

Enrollment & Payment

Important 

  • Registration and payment for this training course are prerequisites to participation.

  • Upon payment, you will receive an "Invitation to create a PECB account" from PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board), the global accreditation body for this course of study. This will allow you to set up your account with the requisite pass codes for access to the learning portal.  

  • Once completed, your application will be processed within a maximum of two working days, after which you will receive notification by email confirming finalization of registration to access the portal and commence this course of study. 

Corporate Training

To book this course for corporate training, click here

bottom of page