ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training
ISO 22000:2018 Lead Implementer Training
ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
Lead Auditor Training
Audit, evaluate, and improve Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) aligned with ISO 22000:2018 – and qualify as an ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor recognised across the food supply chain.
Duration
- 5 days of intensive auditor training (≈ 35–40 hours)
- Self‑paced learning option (flexible completion timeline)
Format
- Live virtual sessions (evening IST timings suitable for working professionals)
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request)
- Self‑paced theory – study FSMS and audit concepts using digital materials and recordings, then join a scheduled live audit‑practice and exam batch
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of food safety, HACCP and/or ISO management systems
- Prior exposure to food industry operations or audits is helpful but not mandatory
- Reading ISO 22000:2018 (and basic HACCP principles) before the course is strongly recommended
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate (FSMS)
- Certificates verifiable on www.abisonline.org and www.pacificcert.com, providing global credibility and easy authenticity checks.
Exam
- Online, proctored, 2‑hour exam
- Scenario‑based and multiple‑choice questions covering ISO 22000:2018 requirements, food safety principles, HACCP/PRPs and audit techniques
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study
- Exam voucher typically valid for up to 6 months from enrolment
Price
- Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
- Contact us for detailed fees
About the Training
The ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor course by Pacific Certifications (ABIS‑accredited) equips you to plan, conduct, report and follow up on FSMS audits against ISO 22000:2018, in line with ISO 19011 and relevant food safety audit requirements.
You learn how to interpret ISO 22000 requirements from an auditor’s perspective, assess food safety hazards and control measures, and write clear, evidence‑based audit findings and reports through a blend of concepts, real‑life examples, workshops and a full audit simulation.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Food safety managers, QA/QC managers and FSMS coordinators
- Internal auditors and members of FSMS audit teams
- HACCP team leaders, production and plant managers in the food chain
- Consultants implementing or maintaining ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 schemes
- Professionals seeking to work with certification bodies as FSMS auditors
- Anyone responsible for evaluating or improving a Food Safety Management System
ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor – Course Outline
Day 1 – FSMS & ISO 22000 Foundations
- Introduction to food safety management and ISO 22000:2018
- Structure of ISO 22000 (Annex SL, clauses 4–10) and key FSMS concepts
- Food safety hazards, risk‑based thinking, PDCA and the process approach
- Overview of prerequisite programmes (PRPs), operational PRPs and CCPs
- Role of a Lead Auditor within an FSMS audit programme
Day 2 – Audit Principles, Planning & Documentation Review
- Audit principles, audit types (first, second, third party) and auditor competence
- Establishing an FSMS audit programme and risk‑based audit planning
- Defining audit scope, criteria and objectives for ISO 22000 audits
- Preparing audit plans, checklists and sampling strategies
- Reviewing FSMS documentation: food safety policy, hazard analysis, PRP/CCP plans, monitoring records, corrective actions and verification/validation evidence
Day 3 – Conducting the FSMS Audit
- Opening meetings: confirming scope, products, processes and audit approach
- Effective questioning and communication with management, HACCP teams and shop‑floor staff
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence via interviews, document review, observation and plant walkthroughs
- Auditing key clauses: leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement
- Auditing PRPs and HACCP implementation on the shop floor (hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest control, allergen management, traceability, etc.)
- Maintaining robust audit trails during on‑site and remote audits
Day 4 – Findings, Reporting & Follow‑up
- Analysing evidence and determining conformity / nonconformity
- Classifying findings (major/minor nonconformities, observations, opportunities for improvement) in a food safety context
- Writing clear nonconformity statements linked to ISO 22000:2018 clauses and objective evidence
- Preparing concise, factual audit reports that support management decision‑making
- Conducting closing meetings and presenting audit conclusions and risks
- Corrective actions, root cause analysis, follow‑up and surveillance audits
Day 5 – Certification Audit Simulation & Exam Preparation
- Full FSMS audit case study with role‑play (auditor and auditee)
- Leading an audit team: assigning roles, managing time, coordinating multi‑line/multi‑site audits
- Typical challenges in ISO 22000 audits (supplier controls, CCP management, verification, rework, allergen and foreign‑body control, recall and withdrawal) and how to address them
- Revision of key concepts and domains for the ABIS‑accredited Lead Auditor exam
- Mock test, practice questions and exam tips
Assessment & ABIS‑Accredited Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, practical exercises, group work and audit role‑plays during the course
- Final online ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor exam (2 hours), covering FSMS fundamentals, HACCP/PRPs, audit principles, planning, conducting, reporting and managing an audit programme
- Participants who meet competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor certificate
- Certificates are digitally verifiable on www.abisonline.org and www.pacificcert.com, enhancing trust and credibility for employers and clients.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO 22000 Lead Auditor course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO 22000:2018, including PRPs, CCPs, operational PRPs and hazard‑based thinking
- Plan FSMS audits, including scope, objectives, criteria, schedules and audit team assignments
- Conduct process‑based food safety audits, gather objective evidence and evaluate the effectiveness of controls across the food chain
- Write clear, well‑structured nonconformities and audit reports that support effective corrective actions and continual improvement
- Lead audit teams and manage the full FSMS audit cycle, including follow‑up and surveillance activities
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO 22000 Lead Auditor?
- ABIS‑Accredited training and certificates aligned with international FSMS Lead Auditor competency expectations
- Practical focus with real‑world food industry case studies, shop‑floor scenarios and role‑plays, not just theory
- Expert trainers with hands‑on ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 audit and implementation experience across multiple segments of the food chain
- Ready‑to‑use tools including sample audit plans, HACCP‑focused checklists, interview guides and report templates
- Post‑course support via limited‑period email assistance and an alumni community for questions and networking
Enroll now or contact us at trainings@pacificcert.com to join an upcoming ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor public batch.
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System – Lead Implementer Training & Certification
Design, implement, and improve a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with ISO 22000:2018 – ABIS‑accredited, globally recognised.
Duration
- 3–4 days of guided training (for live/classroom option)
- Self‑paced option available (flexible completion timeline)
Format
- Live virtual sessions (IST 6:00 PM–10:30 PM)
- Classroom / in‑person workshops (on request)
- Self‑paced learning – study at your own speed using Pacific Certifications’ digital materials and recordings
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of food safety, HACCP or ISO standards.
Certification
- ABIS‑accredited ISO 22000:2018 Lead Implementer Certificate
- Certificates verifiable on www.abisonline.organd www.pacificcert.com, providing global credibility and easy authenticity checks.
Exam
- Online, open‑book, 2‑hour exam
- For self‑paced learners, the exam can be booked on any available date after completing self‑study.
- Exam voucher valid for up to 6 months from enrollment.
Price
Early‑bird, group, corporate and self‑paced options available
About the Training
The ISO 22000 Lead Implementer course by Pacific Certifications equips you to plan, build, and maintain a robust Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2018.
You will learn how to translate ISO 22000 requirements into practical processes, documentation, prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and HACCP plans, and how to drive continual improvement across your food chain organisation. The training combines concepts, real‑life examples, and implementation workshops so you can apply the learning immediately.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Food safety and quality managers, executives and coordinators
- Production, operations and plant managers in the food chain
- HACCP team leaders and members
- Consultants and implementation specialists
- Internal auditors moving into implementation roles
- Anyone responsible for establishing or improving an ISO 22000 FSMS
ISO 22000 Lead Implementer – Course Outline
Day 1 – ISO 22000 Foundations & Project Initiation
- Introduction to food safety management and ISO 22000:2018
- Structure of the standard (context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement)
- Key concepts: PDCA cycle, interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programmes, operational PRPs, CCPs
- Understanding organisational context and interested parties in the food chain
- Defining FSMS scope and implementation objectives
- Building the business case and getting top management commitment
Day 2 – PRPs, Hazard Analysis & Documentation
- Overview of prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and sector‑specific PRPs (e.g. ISO/TS 22002 series)
- Conducting hazard analysis: biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards
- Determining critical control points (CCPs), operational PRPs and control measures
- Establishing measurable food safety objectives and plans to achieve them
- Documentation requirements: food safety policy, objectives, PRP and HACCP plans, procedures, records
- Documented information control (creation, revision, approval, retention)
Day 3 – Implementing the FSMS
- Implementing PRPs, operational PRPs and CCP monitoring
- Managing resources: people, infrastructure, work environment and external providers
- Competence, training and food‑safety awareness for all relevant personnel
- Communication along the food chain (suppliers, contractors, customers, authorities)
- Operational planning and control for product and process changes, new products and outsourced processes
- Monitoring, measurement, verification and validation activities
Day 4 – Performance Evaluation, Improvement & Certification Readiness
- Internal FSMS audit programme and audit planning (from an implementer’s view)
- Management review inputs, outputs and effectiveness for food safety performance
- Handling nonconformities, product withdrawal/recall, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Continual improvement tools applied to food safety management
- Preparing for certification: selecting a certification body, pre‑audit, stage 1 & stage 2
- Implementation pitfalls, best practices and success factors in food industry projects
- Exam preparation, sample questions and course review
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous evaluation through quizzes, case studies and implementation exercises.
- Final online exam (2 hours).
- Participants who meet the competency and exam requirements receive the ABIS‑accredited ISO 22000:2018 Lead Implementer certificate.
- Certificates are digitally verifiable on www.abisonline.org and www.pacificcert.com, enhancing trust and credibility for employers, customers and regulators.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the ISO 22000 Lead Implementer course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, structure and key concepts of ISO 22000:2018, PRPs and HACCP.
- Plan an ISO 22000 implementation project, including scope, objectives, stakeholders and resources.
- Conduct food safety hazard analysis and identify CCPs, operational PRPs and appropriate controls.
- Develop and manage FSMS documentation, including policy, objectives, PRP procedures, HACCP plans and records.
- Implement operational controls, competence & awareness, communication and document control processes.
- Monitor and measure FSMS performance using KPIs, verification activities, internal audits and management reviews.
- Drive continual improvement, corrective actions and readiness for third‑party certification.
Why Choose Pacific Certifications for ISO 22000 Lead Implementer?
- Accredited: Training and certificates backed by ABIS accreditation.
- Practical: Focus on real‑world food‑safety implementation, not just theory.
- Expert Trainers: Experienced ISO 22000 implementers and auditors with multi‑segment food‑chain backgrounds.
- Ready‑to‑use Templates: Sample PRP procedures, hazard analysis formats, HACCP plans, registers and checklists to accelerate your project.
- Post‑Course Support: Limited‑period email support and access to an alumni community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need prior ISO 22000 or HACCP experience?
A basic understanding of food safety or HACCP concepts is helpful but not mandatory. The course starts from fundamentals and builds up to advanced implementation topics.
Is this course suitable if our organisation is already certified?
Yes. It is ideal for refreshing and strengthening your FSMS, onboarding new food‑safety leaders, or preparing for re‑certification and standard updates.
Can this course be customised for our industry?
Yes. For corporate batches, examples and exercises can be tailored to your segment (food processing, packaging, cold chain, catering, retail, farming, etc.).
What if I cannot attend one of the live sessions?
Recordings or repeat sessions can be provided as per our training policy, and self‑paced learners can progress fully on their own schedule and then book the exam when ready.
