Course Outline
Course Title: Lead Auditor – FSMS ISO 22000:2018
Offered By: Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual Live / Blended / Self-Paced
Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment + Final Examination
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion issued by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
 
Course Objectives
Participants will gain the competencies to:
• Understand and interpret ISO 22000:2018 requirements for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• Identify food safety hazards, critical control points (CCPs), PRPs, and OPRPs
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up FSMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018
• Lead audit teams effectively across various food supply chain sectors
• Evaluate regulatory compliance, food safety risks, and continual improvement
 
Course Content & Structure
Day 1: Introduction to FSMS & ISO 22000:2018
• Fundamentals of Food Safety and FSMS
• Overview of ISO 22000:2018 and its integration with Codex HACCP
• Structure of ISO 22000:2018 and the High-Level Structure (Annex SL)
• Food Chain Categories and Operational Context
• Introduction to Clauses 4–10
Day 2: FSMS Requirements & Key Concepts
• Clause 4: Context of the Organization
• Clause 5: Leadership and Management Commitment
• Clause 6: Planning – Food Safety Objectives and Risk-based Thinking
• Clause 7: Support – Resources, Competence, Communication, Documented Info
• Clause 8: Operation – PRPs, OPRPs, HACCP Principles, CCPs
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, Internal Audit, Management Review
• Clause 10: Improvement – Nonconformities and Continual Improvement
Day 3: FSMS Audit Principles & Planning
• Types of Audits: Internal, Supplier, and Certification
• ISO 19011:2018 – Auditing Guidelines and Principles
• Auditor and Lead Auditor Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing an Audit Plan, Scope, and Checklist
• Risk-based Approach in FSMS Auditing
• Identifying Food Safety Hazards during Audit Planning
Day 4: Audit Execution & Reporting
• Conducting Opening Meetings
• Techniques for Effective Auditing: Observation, Interview, Review
• Document and Record Evaluation – FSMS-specific
• Identifying, Classifying, and Recording Nonconformities
• Conducting Closing Meetings
• Writing Clear and Objective Audit Reports
• Post-audit Follow-up and Corrective Actions
Day 5: Mock Audit & Final Examination
• Simulation Audit Exercise: Group Role Play / Case Study
• Audit Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution
• Recap and Final Review
• Final Written Examination (Multiple Choice + Case-based Scenario)
• Feedback Session and Closing Ceremony
 
Assessment Criteria
• Formative: Participation, exercises, activities, mock audit performance
• Summative: Final written examination (passing required for certification)
 
Certification Details
• Certificate Title: FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor – Certificate of Completion
• Issuing Body: Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
• Certificate Validity: Lifelong (Refresher suggested every 3–5 years)
 
Disclaimer on Recognition
This course is developed and delivered by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI), with content aligned to ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 19011:2018 frameworks.
 
Target Audience
• Food Safety Professionals and FSMS Managers
• Internal Auditors aiming to become Lead Auditors
• HACCP Team Leaders and Quality Assurance Personnel
• Professionals involved in food manufacturing, distribution, or foodservice audits
 
Prerequisites
• Prior knowledge of food safety management or ISO 22000:2018
• Training in HACCP principles is recommended
• English proficiency to understand standards and complete assessment