Internal Food Safety Auditor ISO 22000:2018

Ensure Food Safety Excellence Through Strategic Auditing

Food safety is one of the most critical challenges facing organisations across the agri-food supply chain. As consumers, regulators, and stakeholders demand increasingly stringent safety standards and transparency, organisations must ensure their management systems effectively prevent risks and maintain the highest levels of food safety. This comprehensive online course equips food safety professionals, managers, consultants, and auditors with the expertise to conduct effective internal audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2018. Grounded in food safety principles and aligned with ISO 19011 audit standards, this training ensures you can assess system effectiveness, support compliance efforts, and drive continuous improvement in food safety performance.

Why This Course Matters

ISO 22000:2018 represents the latest evolution in food safety management standards, introducing updated requirements that reflect current food safety challenges, regulatory expectations, and supply chain complexities. Internal auditing is the cornerstone of effective food safety management—a strategic tool that assesses system effectiveness, identifies vulnerabilities, and drives continuous improvement in food safety performance and compliance.

This course provides both the theoretical foundation and practical expertise needed to audit food safety systems confidently:

  • ISO 22000:2018 Mastery: Understand the standard's structure, principles, and requirements
  • Auditing Expertise: Conduct effective internal audits aligned with ISO 19011:2018 standards
  • Food Safety Risk Management: Apply HACCP and food safety principles to identify and manage hazards
  • System Effectiveness: Assess how well the organisation manages food safety risks and compliance
  • Compliance Verification: Support organisational adherence to food safety regulations and standards
  • Certification Readiness: Support your organisation's path to ISO 22000:2018 certification
  • Auditor Competence: Develop the skills, knowledge, and professional judgment required of food safety auditors 

Whether you're building your first food safety audit program or enhancing existing capabilities, this training accelerates your professional development in one of food safety's most in-demand roles.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for food safety professionals at all levels:

  • Food Safety Managers & Coordinators: Formalise your auditing capability and lead food safety initiatives
  • Internal Auditors: Develop expertise in conducting effective food safety management system audits
  • Technical Professionals: Understand ISO 22000:2018 requirements and audit procedures
  • Quality & Compliance Professionals: Master food safety standards and audit protocols
  • Food Safety Consultants & Advisors: Build expertise to guide organisations toward certification
  • Inspectors & Auditors: Strengthen knowledge of the standard and enhance auditing competencies
  • Operations & Production Leaders: Learn to evaluate and improve food safety system implementation
  • Career-Focused Professionals: Enter one of food safety's fastest-growing fields for qualified auditors

This course is ideal for organisations across the agri-food sector seeking to build internal food safety auditing capability and drive food safety excellence.

What You'll Learn

Module 1: Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000:2018

  • Evolution of ISO 22000 and food safety management principles
  • ISO 22000:2018 structure and high-level alignment with other standards
  • Organisational context and food safety leadership commitment
  • Planning for food safety objectives and risk management
  • Resource allocation and support for food safety systems
  • Hazard analysis and HACCP principles
  • Operational control and food safety procedures
  • Performance monitoring, measurement, and continuous improvement
  • Traceability and recall procedures

Module 2: Auditing According to ISO 22000:2018

  • International quality infrastructure and auditing standards
  • Key principles of food safety auditing
  • Audit programme development and implementation
  • Audit planning, preparation, and scope definition
  • On-site auditing: evidence gathering and finding identification
  • Communication and management of audit results
  • Nonconformities, corrective actions, and follow-up
  • Food safety auditor competence and professional attributes
  • Certification pathways and audit body requirements

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand ISO 22000:2018 structure and food safety requirements
  • Identify key concepts and terminology of the standard
  • Recognise implementation keys for ISO 22000:2018 systems
  • Understand HACCP principles and hazard analysis procedures
  • Plan, organise, and implement a food safety management system
  • Conduct internal audits aligned with ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 19011:2018
  • Identify system strengths, gaps, and improvement opportunities
  • Prepare comprehensive audit reports and communicate findings
  • Support your organisation's ISO 22000:2018 certification journey
  • Demonstrate auditor competence and professional judgment

Your Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the training and examination, you will receive:

Certificate for the ISO 22000:2018 Internal Food Safety Auditor Course Awarded by Bureau Veritas, recognising your professional achievement and readiness to audit food safety management systems.

Certificate as an Internal Auditor for Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000:2018 Awarded by Bureau Veritas, this credential demonstrates your competence in conducting internal audits to the ISO 22000:2018 standard. Obtained after completing and passing the qualification examination.

Both certificates are recognised by employers, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities across the UK and internationally.

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

  • Expert Instructors: Certified food safety auditors with extensive food safety management experience
  • ISO 22000:2018 Focused: Updated curriculum reflecting the latest standard requirements
  • Practical Approach: Real-world case studies, audit simulations, and interactive exercises
  • Recognised Credentials: Certifications valued by employers and certification bodies
  • Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace, access 24/7 from any device
  • Comprehensive Content: Covers both food safety management requirements and auditing methodology
  • HACCP Integration: Grounded in HACCP principles and food safety best practices
  • Post-Course Support: Access to resources, refresher training, and professional development pathways
  • Career Advancement: Build expertise in one of food safety's most in-demand roles

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