FSSC 22000 v4.1- Internal Auditor Training

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills

needed to perform internal audits on food safety management systems (FSMS) and

to contribute to their continual improvement.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Describe the responsibilities of an internal auditor and describe the role of internal

audit in the maintenance and improvement of management systems, in accordance

with FSSC 22000 and ISO 19011

• Explain the purpose and structure of FSSC 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-1

• Explain the principles, process and selected techniques used for the assignment

and management of FSMS aspects and impacts, including the significance of

these for FSMS auditors

• Plan and prepare for an internal audit, gather audit evidence through observation,

interview and sampling of documents and records

• Write factual audit reports that help to improve the effectiveness of the

management system

• Suggest ways in which the effectiveness of corrective action might be verified

Anyone involved in preparing the FSSC 22000 compliant documentation and

implementation requirements.

Learners are expected to have knowledge of food safety management systems and

FSSC 22000 before attending this training. The background knowledge is provided

on the Food Safety Management Systems Awareness Training