ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
Master the audit of a food safety management system (FSMS) based on ISO 22000, using widely recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques.
Who is this course for?
- Auditors who audit food safety management systems
- Quality and hygiene consultants and managers
- Professionals responsible for conformity of an FSMS
- Professionals seeking an audit specialisation
What you'll gain
- The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor credential, recognised internationally
- The ability to lead audits of an ISO 22000 FSMS
- Command of the audit process based on ISO 19011
- A specialised food safety audit profile
Course programme
Day 1 · Introduction to ISO 22000 and audit principles
- Management system concepts
- Audit principles and fundamental concepts
- The certification process
Day 2 · Audit preparation
- Initiating the audit
- Preparing the audit activities
- Documentation and audit plan
Day 3 · Conducting the audit
- On-site audit activities
- Communication and evidence collection
- Audit findings and non-conformities
Day 4 · Closing the audit and managing an audit programme
- Audit conclusions and reporting
- Follow-up and audit programme management
- Auditor competence and evaluation
Day 5 · Certification exam
- Review and mock exam
- Official "PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor" exam (3 hours)
Exam, credits & certification
Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Auditor" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.
Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus
More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. I don't approach these standards theoretically: I apply them day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to the coaching and exam preparation I offer.
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