FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Lead Auditor Training Course by Olanab Consults
Develop the competence required to plan, conduct, lead, and manage Food Safety Management System (FSMS) audits based on the requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 6, ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002 prerequisite programmes (PRPs), and ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
The FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training Course by Olanab Consults is a comprehensive and internationally aligned professional training program designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and auditing skills required to perform first-party, second-party, and third-party food safety audits across the food supply chain.
This intensive training provides participants with a deep understanding of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme, hazard identification methodologies, risk-based thinking, food safety culture requirements, prerequisite programmes, operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs), HACCP principles, and the process approach to food safety management.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in planning and conducting audits, gathering objective evidence, evaluating conformity, identifying nonconformities, preparing audit reports, and leading audit teams in accordance with internationally recognized auditing principles.
The course is ideal for professionals seeking to become certified Food Safety Management System Lead Auditors, internal auditors, consultants, quality professionals, food safety managers, regulatory personnel, and professionals involved in food manufacturing, food processing, packaging, storage, transportation, catering, agriculture, and allied industries.
What You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the structure, principles, and requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 6.
- Interpret the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 and applicable ISO/TS 22002 prerequisite programme standards.
- Understand the integration of HACCP principles within Food Safety Management Systems.
- Apply risk-based thinking and process-based auditing approaches.
- Plan, prepare, conduct, and lead FSMS audits effectively.
- Evaluate audit evidence and determine conformity against FSSC 22000 requirements.
- Identify, classify, and report nonconformities and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare professional audit reports and corrective action requests.
- Manage audit programmes and lead audit teams competently.
- Evaluate food safety culture implementation and organizational readiness.
- Support organizations in achieving and maintaining FSSC 22000 certification.
Who Should Attend?
This course is highly recommended for:
- Food Safety Managers
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals
- Food Manufacturing and Processing Managers
- Internal Auditors and Lead Auditors
- HACCP Team Leaders and Coordinators
- Regulatory and Compliance Professionals
- Food Safety Consultants
- Production Managers and Supervisors
- Packaging and Supply Chain Professionals
- Professionals involved in food production, processing, storage, logistics, and distribution
- Individuals seeking career advancement in food safety auditing and certification
Industries Covered
The training is applicable across:
- Food Manufacturing
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Dairy Processing
- Meat and Poultry Processing
- Seafood Processing
- Bakery and Confectionery
- Agriculture and Farming
- Packaging Manufacturing
- Food Storage and Warehousing
- Transportation and Logistics
- Catering and Hospitality
- Retail and Distribution
Benefits of Attending
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Conduct internationally recognized Food Safety Management System audits.
- Improve food safety performance and regulatory compliance.
- Reduce food safety risks and product recalls.
- Enhance customer confidence and market access.
- Support certification and continual improvement initiatives.
- Increase professional credibility and career opportunities in food safety and quality management.
Why Choose Olanab Consults?
Olanab Consults delivers industry-focused, practical, and competency-based professional training designed to bridge the gap between standards requirements and real-world implementation.
Our training approach emphasizes:
- Practical auditing simulations and case studies.
- Industry-specific food safety scenarios.
- Experienced trainers with industrial and consulting backgrounds.
- Interactive learning sessions and workshops.
- Globally recognized best practices in auditing and food safety management.