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ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Implementer

Course Code

ISO 22000-LI

Course Category

ISO Standards

Learning Mode

Self-Study

Examination

Yes (Optional)

Course Material

Downloadable Course Manual

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Implementer

Master the implementation and management of Food Safety Management Systems
(FSMS) based on ISO 22000

Adhering to internationally recognized food safety standards is no longer considered a luxury; rather, it has evolved into a fundamental requirement for all organizations involved in food production and service. Those responsible for implementing these systems play a critical role in an organization’s success in maintaining food safety.    


Implementing a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) standards is a strategic approach organizations can adopt to ensure the safety of food products delivered to consumers. 


This training course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to support an organization in the establishment, implementation, management, and maintenance of an FSMS based on ISO 22000 and other recognized best practices. 


Through this training course, participants will learn how to set up processes that ensure the quality and safety of products and services, while complying with all legal, regulatory, and other relevant requirements. Additionally, the course covers guidelines on how to establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance, thereby fostering a culture of safety, integrity, transparency, and openness within the organization.


The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an FSMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 22000.


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Learning Objectives & Outline

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Implementer

This training course will help you:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an FSMS

  • Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks

  • Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 22000 in the specific context of an organization

  • Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an FSMS

  • Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing FSMS best practices


COURSE MODULES

Section 1 - Introduction to ISO 22000 and initiation of an FSMS implementation 

  • Standards and regulatory frameworks 

  • Fundamental concepts and principles of food safety managemen 

  • Initiation of the FSMS implementation 

  • The organization and its context 

  • Analysis of the existing system 

  • The FSMS scope


Section 2 - Implementation plan of an FSMS 

  • Leadership and commitment 

  • Food safety policy h Risks, opportunities, and FSMS objectives 

  • Support for the FSMS


Section 3 - Implementation of an FSMS 

  • Operations management and PRPs 

  • Traceability system 

  • Emergency preparedness and response 

  • Hazard control 

  • Control of monitoring and measuring 

  • Verification related to PRPs and the hazard control plan 

  • Control of product and process nonconformities


Section 4 - FSMS monitoring, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit 

  • Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation 

  • Internal audit and Management review 

  • Treatment of nonconformities 

  • Continual improvement 

  • Preparation for the certification audit

Examination

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Implementer

The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets 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 - Initiation of the FSMS implementation 

  • Domain 3 - Planning of an FSMS implementation based on ISO 22000 

  • Domain 4 - Implementation of an FSMS based on ISO 22000 

  • Domain 5 - Monitoring and measurement of an FSMS based on ISO 22000 

  • Domain 6 - Continual improvement of an FSMS based on ISO 22000 

  • Domain 7 - Preparation for an FSMS certification audit


After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Provisional Implementer

This entry-level credential is intended for individuals who have successfully demonstrated knowledge of ISO 22000 requirements but do not yet have practical implementation experience.

Requirements

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

  • Professional Experience:
    No professional experience required

  • FSMS Project Experience:
    No project experience required

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Implementer

This certification is designed for professionals actively involved in FSMS implementation activities within food safety environments.

Requirements

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

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

  • FSMS Project Experience:
    A minimum of 200 hours of project activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer

This advanced certification recognizes professionals who lead FSMS implementation projects and support organizations through the full ISO 22000 implementation lifecycle.

Requirements

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

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

  • FSMS Project Experience:
    A minimum of 300 hours of project activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics


PECB Certified ISO 22000 Senior Lead Implementer

This highest-level credential is intended for seasoned professionals with extensive leadership experience in food safety management system implementation.

Requirements

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

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

  • FSMS Project Experience:
    A minimum of 1,000 hours of project activities

  • Other Requirements:
    Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Who Should Take this Course

ISO 22000 Food Safety Management - Lead Implementer

  • Managers or consultants involved in food safety management

  • Expert advisors interested in mastering the implementation process of a food safety management system

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

  • FSMS team members

General Information 

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

  • Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided.

  • 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, candidates 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. 

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