ISO 22000 Lead Implementer

Mastering the implementation and management of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on ISO 22000

Summary

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2005. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement food safety controls from all areas of ISO 22000. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is compatible with ISO/TS 22004:2005 (Food Safety Management Systems–Guidance on the application of ISO 22000:2005) and ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 (Prerequisite programs on food safety–Part 1: Food manufacturing)

Who should attend?

Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and support an organization in the implementation of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
ISO 22000 auditors who wish to fully understand the Food Safety Management System implementation process
Persons responsible for the food safety conformity in an organization
Members of a food safety team
Expert advisors in food safety
Technical experts wanting to prepare for an food safety function or for a FSMS project management function

Learning objectives

To Understand the implementation of a Food Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 22000
To Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of a Food Safety Management System
To Understand the relationship between the components of a Food Safety Management System and its compliance with requirements of different organization’s stakeholders
To Acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining a FSMS as specified in ISO22000
To Understand of prerequisite programs
To Master the knowledge of Good Practice guides for: Manufacturing (GMP), Production (GPP), Hygiene (GHP), Agriculture (GAP), Veterinary (GVP), Distribution (GDP) and Trading (GTP)
To Master the principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius.
To Acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO22000
To Develop the required knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of food safety
To Improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of food safety management

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Food Safety Management System (FSMS) concepts as required by ISO 22000 and Initiating a FSMS

Introduction to management systems and the process approach
Presentation of the standards ISO 22000, ISO 22004 and ISO/TS 22002
Fundamental principles of Food Safety
Preliminary analysis and establishment of the maturity level of the existing Food Safety Management System
Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a FSMS

Day 2: Planning a FSMS based on ISO 22000

Defining of the scope of a FSMS
Development of a FSMS and food safety policy and objectives
Preliminary steps to enable hazard analysis
Hazard analysis

Day 3: Implementing a FSMS based on ISO 22000

Implementation of a document management framework
Design of controls and writing procedures
Implementation of controls
Implementation of a traceability system
Development of a training & awareness program and communication about the food safety
Emergency preparedness and response
Operations management of a FSMS

Day 4: Controlling, monitoring,measuring and improving a FSMS; certification audit of a FSMS

Controlling and monitoring the FSMS
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
ISO 22000 internal Audit
Management review of the FSMS
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 22000 certification audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

Prerequisites

ISO 22000 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO 22000 and/or ISO 9001 & HACCP is recommended

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:
- Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
- Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
- Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
- Practice test similar to the certification exam
To benefit from of practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited

Examination and Certification

The “Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of food safety
- Domain 2: Food safety best practices
- Domain 3: Planning a FSMS based on ISO 22000
- Domain 4: Implementing a FSMS based on ISO 22000
- Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an FSMS based on ISO 22000
- Domain 6: Continual improvement of a FSMS based on ISO 22000
- Domain 7: Preparing for a FSMS certification audit
The “Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
For more information about the exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 22000 Lead Implementer Exam
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22000 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO 22000 Implementer or Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer, depending on their experience level
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
For more information about ISO 22000 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 22000 Lead Implementer

General Information

Certification fees are included in the exam price
A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
In case of failure of the exam,participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions