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ISO 22000:2015 Lead Auditor Training

ISO 22000:2015 Lead Auditor Training is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, lead, and manage audits of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The training focuses on evaluating compliance with ISO 22000 requirements, applying HACCP principles, identifying risks and non-conformities, and driving continual improvement in food safety practices across the food chain.

Who Should Attend

This training is suitable for professionals across food and allied industries as well as individuals responsible for auditing and certification activities, including:

  • Food safety and quality managers
  • FSMS / HACCP team leaders and members
  • Internal auditors and aspiring lead auditors
  • Consultants and trainers in food safety
  • Professionals from food manufacturing, catering, beverages, packaging, logistics, and related sectors
  • Individuals seeking to become certified Lead Auditors

It is ideal for both experienced auditors and professionals aiming to advance their auditing career to lead auditor level.

Training Objectives

  • Understand the ISO 22000:2015 standard requirements and FSMS framework
  • Learn how to plan, conduct, lead, and report audits effectively
  • Apply audit principles based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021
  • Identify non-conformities, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Develop skills in audit team leadership and communication
  • Evaluate corrective actions and ensure audit follow-up

Key Benefits

  • Develop competence to lead first, second, and third-party audits
  • Strengthen understanding of FSMS, HACCP, PRPs, and risk-based thinking
  • Improve audit planning, execution, and reporting skills
  • Enhance confidence in managing audit teams and audit processes
  • Ensure organizational readiness for certification and surveillance audits
  • Promote a culture of food safety, compliance, and continual improvement

This training empowers participants to conduct and lead systematic, effective FSMS audits, ensuring organizations maintain compliance, enhance food safety performance, and align with international standards under ISO 22000:2015.