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The objective of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the current changes from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026, to be able to maintain compliance with an existing Environmental Management System (EMS).Course DetailsDuration: Half dayAccreditation: SGS certificate of attendance upon completionPrior KnowledgeThere is no prior knowledge expected for this course.Course Content▪ ISO 14001:2026 updates and variations to ISO 14001:2015▪ Introduction of modernised terminology and the “Harmonized Structure”

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7, in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.Learners who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training course successfully (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA FSMS auditor (Part 1) or IRCA FSMS certified auditor (Part 2) of the scheme. For the full requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.Recommended Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts:The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.Food safety management:Knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programmes as specified in ISO 22000:2018 / TS 22002 (all parts) and HACCP;The relationship between food safety management and the provision of food safe products to prevent or minimise adverse effects on human health and the proactive improvement of food safety performance;Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation and requirements.Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000 v7 or acceptable equivalent, and the commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS) training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.Trusted FSSC 22000  training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who work in the cold chain supply, distribution or retail sector with the advancement of skills and knowledge required to implement, maintain and continually improve a Cold Chain Management System (CCMS), based on the requirements of ISO 45001:2018COURSE CONTENT                                                                                               An overview of cold chain management systems and how they relate to the cold chain sector.Context of the organisation & stakeholders.Leadership and commitmentPlanningSupportOperationContinual improvementCold chain breaches protocol

SGS has designed this course to empower professionals with the knowledge and practical insights needed to navigate the implications of the EU AI Act across industries. Developed in partnership with CertX, it delivers expert guidance to help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.COURSE CONTENTGrasp the EU AI Act’s framework – understand its risk-based approach and high-level requirements.Connect standards and practice – see how the Act aligns with current ISO standards.PRIOR KNOWLEDGENo Prior knowledge is required to complete this course.

SGS has developed this course to benefit you to gain knowledge of specific food topics in easily digestible modules.COURSE CONTENTS What are Foreign Bodies?What are the effects of Foreign Body contamination?How to prevent Foreign Bodies?PRIOR KNOWLEDGENo prior knowledge is required to complete this course.COURSE CERTIFICATION On completion of this course:The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment which completes this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

SGS has developed this course to benefit you to gain knowledge of specific food topics in short easily digestible modules.COURSE CONTENTWhat is E.coli?What makes E.coli unique?How to prevent E.coli?PRIOR KNOWLEDGENo prior knowledge is required to complete this course.COURSE CERTIFICATIONOn completion of this course: The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment which completes this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

This training is designed to equip auditors with the knowledge and skills to understand and detect forced labour practices.This course is divided into four modules that include interactive exercises to check and reinforce your knowledge.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe aim of this course is to provide participants with an overview of changes from Version 6 to Version 7OBJECTIVESOn completion of this course, delegates will have an awareness of:• The changes between Version 6 to Version 7PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the:•    Management systems and understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle•    Concepts of management systems and the relationship between organisations•    Commonly used terms and definitions, as given in FSSC Version 6COURSE CONTENT•    Introduction•    Scheme overview•    Scope•    Structure changes•    Category changes

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSGS has developed this course to benefit clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements. OBJECTIVESOn completion of this course, delegates will have an awareness of:Introduce the FSSC 22000 Global Certification Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)Describe the history of the FSSC 22000 Certification SchemeExplain the updates to the scheme from V6 TO V7Identify and review the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation, Food Defence and Food Safety CulturePRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the:How to implement or operate a management system within a food sector context, including private schemes such as FSSC 22000, BRC and others with management system components.Knowledge of prerequisite programmesExperience of Good Practice Guides for Agriculture (GAP), Veterinary (GVP), Manufacturing (GMP), Hygiene (GHP), Production (GPP), Distribution (GDP), and Trading (GTP), depending on the segment of the food chain in which the learner operates.An understanding of the principles of HACCP, as defined by the Codex Alimentarius.COURSE CONTENTIntroduction to FSSC 22000 V7FSSC 22000 V7 Additional RequirementsFood Safety Management System (FSMS)Food DefenceFood FraudFood Safety CultureSummary of Changes from V6 – V7

SGS has developed this course to benefit you to gain knowledge of specific food topics in easily digestible modules. COURSE CONTENTWhat is Staphylococcus aureus?What makes Staphylococcus aureus unique?How to prevent Staphylococcus aureus. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE No prior knowledge is required to complete this course. COURSE CERTIFICATION: On completion of this course:The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment which completes this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.

SGS has developed this course to benefit you to gain knowledge of specific food topics in short easily digestible modules.COURSE CONTENTWhat are food allergens?What is an allergic reaction?How to prevent cross-contamination?PRIOR KNOWLEDGENo prior knowledge is required to complete this course.COURSE CERTIFICATION:On completion of this course: The SGS certificate is available to download once you have achieved a pass mark of 80% or more in the final assessment which completes this course.You have 12 months access to this course, effective from the date of purchase.