What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed  
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

The age of globalization has brought new challenges to all industries, and the food industry is no exception. The origin and safety of food products is a main concern in today’s market. It has become increasingly difficult to have proper knowledge on the production methods and origin of food products. Internationally recognized food safety measures are no longer a privilege; they have become a basic requirement for all organizations that deal with food production or service.

The implementation of a food safety management system (FSMS) is a strategic decision for ensuring the safety of food delivered to the consumer. This training course, developed by PECB, aims to help participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an FSMS based on ISO 22000 and other best practices. Implementers play a key role in an organization’s ability to successfully implement and maintain an FSMS.

The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to maintain the quality and safety their products and services, while adhering to all legal, regulatory, and other requirements. As part of this training course, you will learn how to establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of safety, integrity, transparency, and openness.

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” credential. The “PECB ISO 22000 Lead Implementer” certificate is internationally recognized. It validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement an FSMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 22000.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers or consultants involved in food safety management 
• Expert advisors interested in mastering the implementation process of a food safety management system
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization
• FSMS team members

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 22000 and the initiation of an FSMS

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of food safety management
• Initiation of the FSMS implementation
• The organization and its context
• Leadership and commitment
• FSMS scope and food safety policy

Module 2: Implementation plan of an FSMS

• Risk management and FSMS objectives
• Resource management
• Awareness and communication
• Documentation management
• Operations management and PRPs

Module 3: Implementation of an FSMS

• Traceability system
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Hazard control
• Control of monitoring and measuring
• Verification related to PRPs and the hazard control plan
• Control of product and process nonconformities
• Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Module 4: Performance evaluation, continual improvement, and preparation for the certification audit

• Internal audit
• Management review
• Treatment of nonconformities
• Continual improvement
• Preparation for the certification audit
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

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

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an FSMS
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 22000 in the specific context of an organization
• Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an FSMS
• Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing FSMS best practices

Examination

The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a food safety management system
• Domain 2: Food safety management system requirements 
• Domain 3: Planning of an FSMS implementation based on ISO 22000
• Domain 4: Implementation of an FSMS based on ISO 22000
• Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an FSMS based on ISO 22000
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an FSMS based on ISO 22000
• Domain 7: Preparation for an FSMS certification audit
  

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 45001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The PECB ISO 22000 Implementer certification scheme has the following requirements:

To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best practices and include the following:

1. Drafting an FSMS implementation plan
2. Initiating an FSMS implementation
3. Implementing an FSMS
4. Monitoring, measuring, and maintaining an FSMS
5. Identifying and acting upon continual improvement opportunities

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

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