ISO 22000 Foundation

ISO 22000 Foundation ISO 22000 Lead Implementer ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

The PECB Certified ISO 22000 Foundation training course presents the basic information on the concepts of food safety management and an overview of the ISO 22000 requirements. By participating in this training course, you will be able to understand the different aspects of an FSMS based on ISO 22000, including the top management commitment, food safety policy, work environment, operational controls, PRPs, traceability, hazard controls, performance evaluations, and continual improvement.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate. An internationally recognized “PECB ISO 22000 Foundation” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to participate in an implementation project of an FSMS based on ISO 22000.

Who should attend?

The ISO 22000 Foundation training course is intended for:

Managers or consultants involved in food safety management
Individuals wishing to get acquainted with the ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system
Personnel responsible for maintaining conformity to the ISO 22000 requirements in an organization
FSMS implementation team members
Individuals wishing to pursue a career in food safety management

Learning objectives

This training course enables you to:

Get acquainted with the fundamental concepts and principles of ISO 22000
Understand the requirements of ISO 22000 for a food safety management system (FSMS)
Understand the basic approaches, methods, and practices that can be used for the implementation of FSMS

Educational approach

The training course is participant centered and contains:

Lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions
Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Day 1: Introduction to food safety, FSMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 22000

Day 2: Clauses 4–10 of ISO 22000 and the certificate exam

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of food safety and food safety management systems

Domain 2: ISO 22000 requirements for a food safety management system – Clauses 4 to 10

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

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below.

The certificate requirements for the ISO 22000 Foundation are:

Designation	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	FSMS project experience	Other requirements
PECB Certificate Holder in ISO 22000 Foundation	Pass the PECB ISO 22000 Foundation exam	None	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
PECB will provide training material of over 200 pages of information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.

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