The age of globalization has brought new challenges to all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The origin and safety of food products is a main concern in today’s market. It has become increasingly difficult to have proper knowledge of the production methods and origin of food products. Internationally recognized food safety measures are no longer a privilege; they have become a basic requirement for all organizations that deal with food production or service.
The implementation of a food safety management system (FSMS) is a strategic decision for ensuring the safety of food delivered to the consumer. This training course, developed by PECB, aims to help participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an FSMS based on ISO 22000 and other best practices. Implementers play a key role in an organization’s ability to successfully implement and maintain an FSMS.
The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to maintain the quality and safety of their products and services, while adhering to all legal,
regulatory, and other requirements. As part of this training course, you will learn how to establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of safety, integrity, transparency, and openness.
The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an FSMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 22000
Why should I attend?
· Managers or consultants involved in food safety management
Expert advisors interested in mastering the implementation process of a food safety management system
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization
FSMS team members
Learning objectives
This training course will help you:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an FSMS
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 22000 in the specific context of an organization
Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an FSMS
Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing FSMS best practices
Educational approach
This training course is participant centered and contains:
Theories, approaches, and best practices used in food safety management system implementation
Lecture sessions illustrated with practical examples based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions
Exercises, which are a simulation and a preview of the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are a fundamental understanding of food safety concepts, a basic knowledge of ISO management system
standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 22000 and the MS implementation principles.
