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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.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.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

This training aims to introduce and familiarise you with the requirements of FSMA 204 Traceability Final Rule.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEIt will benefit if you have knowledge of FSMA and general food safety requirements.COURSE CERTIFICATEOn completion of this course you will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with theoretical knowledge to be able to interpret the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard PEFC ST 2002:2020 and PEFC ST 2001:2020.

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the competence and a framework to help in developing, implementing and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System while meeting the ISO 14001:2015 requirements.  This course aims to provide insight into the steps needed for the implementation of the ISO 14001:2015 as well as transition from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015. You are expected to have a basic knowledge of the ISO 14001 standards equivalent to attendance on the SGS ISO Awareness Training Courses.

ISO 22716 is the guidance for Good ManufacturingPractices (GMP) for the cosmetics manufacturingindustry and describes the basic principles of how toapply GMP in a facility that produces finished cosmeticproductsGMP requiresthat manufacturers, processors andpackagers of cosmetics, drug, medical devices, somefood and blood implement proactive processes to ensurethat their product are safe, pure and effectiveThis course covers implementation guidelines of GMP forcosmetics products in the workplace and theresponsibilities and requirements required for auditsbased on the principles of ISO 22716:2007 under guidedsupervision in accordance with ISO 19011.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026.However, this course does not address ISO 14001:2026 in detail.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements.On 1st May 2026 FSSC released an updated version from v6 to v7.This course aims to provide learners with an overview of the main changes from FSSC 22000 v6 to v7, including all major “new” and “enhanced” requirements, key process updates and changes to categories and subcategories.

The objective of each Course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.The Course refers to ISO 14001:2015 as the management system standard that provides the context for internal audit.However, this Course does not address ISO 14001:2015 in detail

This course is designed to equip participants with an understanding of requirements for the transition, implementation, design and maintenance for an effective programme in line with ISO 22002-100:2025, with Guidance for use for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 V7.These standards are crucial in implementing practices which address the role the production environment plays in producing safe food products. Coupled with the principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, this makes for the bases of an effective and well-structured FSMS.

This course aims to provide you with a practical approach to the use of auditing as a tool to help achieve an Integrated Management System (IMS). It approaches the integration of management systems from a risk-based approach, encouraging learners to take the broadest possible view of the processes in their organisation and the related risks, opportunities and occupational risks that need to be identified, controlled and managed. It also considers the implications of a multi-standard certification and develops the basis for an integrated approach to management systems auditing.

The objective of this course is to provide learners who have an existing basic knowledge of, or experience in, quality management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, and to provide a basis for those who wish to go on to complete QMS auditor training courses.This course also provides learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 9001:2015 as a tool for business improvement. However, this course does not address ISO 9001:2015 in detail.