FSSC 22000 V7 Food Safety System Certification Internal Auditor Training Course
This training provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22000:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011:2026, ISO 22002-1:2025, as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the structure of FSSC 22000 version 7 and the role of the internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of food safety standards.
- Explain the PRPs and Additional Requirements of FSSC 22000 version 7.
- With reference to Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, explain the process-based FSMS model for ISO 22000:2018, and the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of the FSMS.
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an Auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up an internal FSMS audit, based on FSSC 22000 v7, ISO 22000:2018 and in accordance with ISO 19011:2026.
Learners will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in these areas to complete the course successfully.
On completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Successful Completion.”
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of the management systems approach to food safety.
Prior Knowledge:
Prior to attending this training course, learners should have, but it is not essential, sufficient knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts to ensure that this training is as beneficial as possible.
- Management principles and concepts:
- Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle,
- Food safety management concepts, including:
- HACCP Principles
- Hazard analysis
- Hazard and risk assessment, and management etc.
- The relationship between food safety management, customer satisfaction and customer food safety requirements.
- Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC v7.
FSSC version 7 and ISO 22000:2018:- The requirements of FSSC version 7 and ISO 22000:2018 which may be gained by completing a Foundation Training course or equivalent.
Virtual Course requirements (Where course is being delivered Virtually):
To ensure your access to the virtual course and to gain the most out of this training we request all learners have:
- Reliable internet access (High speed)
- Computer with microphone and camera capabilities
Assessment and group activities for this course requires your camera to be turned on. Background effects such as blurring can be used for preserving privacy.
About this course
This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of learners wishing to understand how to internally audit against FSSC 22000 and its requirements.
In May 2026, the scheme was updated from Version 6 to Version 7.
This training provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22000:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011:2026, ISO 22002-1:2025, as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.
Course Content
- Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 (V7)
- Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
- Audit Definitions: Principles and Types
- Roles and Responsibilities of Auditors
- The Audit Process
- Preparing for the Internal Audit
- Conducting the Audit
- Audit Review
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