Introduction to the New EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) eLearning Course

The course consists of two separate eLearning modules:1. FSSC 22000 V5 - Food Safety Systems Certification IntroductionThis will familiarise you with the process to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review and maintain a FSMS based on the framework and requirements of ISO 22000:2018 and the FSSC 22000 v5 additional requirements and prerequisite programs. 2. FSSC 22000 V5 - Food Safety Systems Certification Internal AuditorLearn how to conduct an internal audit of a FSMS based on FSSC 22000 v5, ISO 22000:2018 and prerequisite programs in order to report on the effectiveness of the management system implementation in accordance with ISO 19011:2018, ISO 22002-1:2009 as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the FSMS.Completion criteria: learners will be required to complete the entire course and gain a pass mark of 60% or more in the final assessment. Upon successful completion learners will be able to download a certificate of completion.You will be granted 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase. In this course you will learn:The purpose of FSSC 22000 v5 Certification Scheme for FSMS by reviewing its history, background and relationship with other management system standardsHow to apply the requirements of FSSC 22000 certification (ISO 22000:2018 FSMS requirements, sector specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) and FSSC 22000 Additional requirements) in your organisationThe importance of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)How to protect your business and consumers from food threats and/or risks by applying the requirements for food fraud mitigation and food defenceAbout the updates to the scheme from version 4.1 to version 5The process of completing an internal audit of a food safety management system against FSSC 22000 V5 (ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 Additional requirements and prerequisite programs (PRPs)) Types of audit and principles of auditing in order to maintain and improve food safety standards in an organisation Role of an auditor and the activities involved in planning and conducting an internal audit of a FSMS based on FSSC 22000 V5, ISO 22000:2018 and in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 This course assumes that the learner has knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts including:Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector contextPrerequisite programs as specified in ISO/TS 22002-1Good practice guides and or trading practices relevant to the segment of the food chain in which the organisation operatesThe principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius CommissionHazard analysis experience (hazard and risk assessment)Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions as outlined in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 v5

This course will help you to understand how to conduct an internal audit of an FSMS based on FSSC V6 and ISO 22000:2015 so that you can report on the effectiveness of the management system implementation following ISO 19011, ISO 22002-1 and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the FSMS.In 2023, the scheme was updated from version 5.1 to version 6.The course consists of two separate eLearning modules:1. FSSC 22000 V6 - Food Safety Systems Certification Introduction2. FSSC 22000 V6 - Food Safety Systems Certification Internal AuditorCompletion criteria: learners will be required to complete the entire course and gain a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment. Upon successful completion learners will be able to download a certificate of completion.You will be granted 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.In this course you will learn:Understand the purpose of the FSSC 22000 V6 Certification Scheme for FSMS by reviewing its history, background and relationship with other management system standardsApply the requirements of FSSC 22000 certification (ISO 22000:2018 FSMS requirements, sector-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs) and FSSC 22000 Additional requirements) in your organisationUnderstand the importance of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)Protect your business and consumers from food threats or risks by applying the requirements for food fraud mitigation and food defenceExplain the updates to the scheme from v5.1 to v6Detail the process of completing an internal audit of a food safety management system against FSSC 22000 V6 (ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 Additional requirements and prerequisite programs (PRPs))Demonstrate knowledge of audits and auditing principles to maintain and improve food safety standards in an organisation.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that learners have prior knowledge of:Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector context.Prerequisite programs as specified in ISO/TS 22002-1.Good practice guides and or trading practices relevant to the segment of the food chain in which the organisation operates.The principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.Hazard analysis experience (hazard and risk assessment).Commonly used food safety management terms and definitions as outlined in ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 V6.