ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Certification

The ISO 22000 Auditor certifications are credentials for professionals needing to audit a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and, in case of the “ISO 22000 Lead Auditor” Certification, able to manage a team of auditors.

The principal competencies and knowledge skills needed by the market are the ability to proficiently plan and perform audits compliant with the certification process of the ISO 22000:2005 standard and to master the audit techniques and to manage (or be part of) audit teams and audit program.

Various professions may apply for this certification:

• Auditor wanting to perform and lead an Food Safety Management System (FSMS) audits as the responsible of an audit team
• Project manager or consultant wanting to master the Food Safety Management System audit process
• Person responsible for the Food Safety or conformity in an organization
• Member of the Food Safety team
• Expert advisor in food safety
• Technical expert wanting to prepare for an food safety audit function

The requirements for “Auditor” certifications are:

For certification purposes, the following audit types constitute valid audit experience:

If an applicant doesn’t have all requirements to apply for the credentials of ISO 22000 Lead Auditor he/she may apply for the credentials of ISO 22000 Auditor or ISO 22000 Provisional auditor.

1. Pre-assessment/pre-audit
2. Gap analysis
3. Internal audits
4. Second party audits
5. Third/external audits
6. Opinion audit

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include most of the following activities:

1. Audit planning
2. Audit interview
3. Managing an audit program
4. Drafting audit reports
5. Drafting non-conformity reports
6. Drafting audit working documents
7. Documentation review
8. On-Site Audit
9. Non-conformity follow-up actions
10. Leading a team of auditors

Informations and registration:

Alexandra Niculae, Training Director ENVISO

alexandra.niculae@enviso.org

0723.592.977