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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 22000
- Purpose and scope
- Food safety management concepts
- Food supply chain
- ISO 22000 structure
- Key terminology
- Application of requirements
Module 2: Food Safety Management Principles
- Process approach
- Risk-based thinking
- Interactive communication
- System management
- Food safety responsibilities
- Continual improvement
Module 3: Implementation Framework
- Implementation objectives
- Implementation lifecycle
- Organisational readiness
- Implementation responsibilities
- Resource considerations
- Success factors
Module 4: FSMS Gap Analysis
- Current-state assessment
- Requirement comparison
- Identifying gaps
- Prioritising gaps
- Evidence collection
- Gap analysis reporting
Module 5: Implementation Planning
- Defining implementation scope
- Implementation objectives
- Developing a roadmap
- Assigning responsibilities
- Resource allocation
- Progress monitoring
Module 6: Context of the Organisation
- Internal issues
- External issues
- Interested parties
- Food safety requirements
- FSMS scope
- Process interactions
Module 7: Leadership & Commitment
- Leadership responsibilities
- Management commitment
- Food safety policy
- Organisational accountability
- Resource commitment
- Supporting the FSMS
Module 8: Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities
- Organisational roles
- Food safety team
- Team leader responsibilities
- Personnel responsibilities
- Authorities
- Internal communication
Module 9: Risks & Opportunities
- Organisational risks
- Opportunities
- Risk-based thinking
- Planning actions
- Integrating actions
- Evaluating effectiveness
Module 10: Food Safety Objectives & Planning
- Establishing objectives
- Measurable targets
- Responsibilities
- Resources
- Timelines
- Performance monitoring
Module 11: Resources & Infrastructure
- Human resources
- Infrastructure
- Work environment
- External resources
- Resource planning
- Resource monitoring
Module 12: Competence & Awareness
- Competence requirements
- Training needs
- Personnel development
- Awareness
- Competence evaluation
- Competence records
Module 13: Communication Management
- Internal communication
- External communication
- Food chain communication
- Communication responsibilities
- Communication methods
- Communication records
Module 14: Documented Information
- Documentation structure
- Creating documents
- Document approval
- Version control
- Record management
- Information retention
Module 15: Prerequisite Programmes
- PRP planning
- Facility hygiene
- Personal hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Pest management
- Contamination prevention
Module 16: Preliminary Hazard Analysis Activities
- Raw materials
- Ingredients
- Product characteristics
- Intended use
- Process flow diagrams
- Process descriptions
Module 17: Hazard Identification
- Biological hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Physical hazards
- Allergen considerations
- Hazard sources
- Hazard documentation
Module 18: Hazard Assessment
- Hazard significance
- Severity
- Likelihood
- Assessment methodology
- Significant hazards
- Assessment records
Module 19: Selection & Categorisation of Control Measures
- Control measure identification
- Control effectiveness
- Control combinations
- Categorisation
- Operational controls
- Control documentation
Module 20: HACCP Plan Development
- HACCP principles
- Critical control points
- Critical limits
- Monitoring procedures
- Responsibilities
- Corrective responses
Module 21: Operational PRP Management
- OPRP identification
- Action criteria
- Monitoring
- Corrections
- Responsibilities
- OPRP records
Module 22: Validation of Control Measures
- Validation principles
- Validation methods
- Validation evidence
- Control effectiveness
- Revalidation
- Validation documentation
Module 23: Traceability System
- Traceability requirements
- Product identification
- Supplier traceability
- Distribution traceability
- Traceability records
- Traceability testing
Module 24: Emergency Preparedness & Product Withdrawal
- Emergency scenarios
- Emergency response
- Incident communication
- Product withdrawal
- Product recall concepts
- Emergency testing
Module 25: Monitoring, Verification & Measurement
- Monitoring systems
- Verification planning
- Measurement activities
- Equipment considerations
- Analysis of results
- Performance evaluation
Module 26: Nonconforming Products & Corrective Actions
- Identifying nonconformities
- Corrections
- Potentially unsafe products
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective actions
- Effectiveness evaluation
Module 27: Internal Audit Programme
- Audit objectives
- Audit programme planning
- Audit criteria
- Auditor responsibilities
- Audit findings
- Audit follow-up
Module 28: Management Review
- Review planning
- Management review inputs
- FSMS performance
- Resource requirements
- Review outputs
- Follow-up actions
Module 29: FSMS Performance & Updating
- Performance indicators
- Data analysis
- System effectiveness
- Updating hazard information
- Updating control measures
- Improvement opportunities
Module 30: Implementation Leadership & Continual Improvement
- Leading implementation teams
- Managing implementation challenges
- Monitoring implementation progress
- Maintaining the FSMS
- Organisational learning
- Continual improvement
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
The ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Lead Implementer program equips working professionals with advanced knowledge for establishing and managing effective food safety systems. Participants explore implementation planning, leadership, PRPs, hazard analysis, HACCP, OPRPs, CCPs, traceability, emergency preparedness, documentation, performance evaluation, internal audits, corrective actions, management review, and continual improvement.