Auditing & Compliance

ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor

Plan, lead, report and close out third-party food safety management system audits against ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 19011.

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Last updated 08/2026
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What you'll learn

Interpret every clause of ISO 22000:2018, including the PDCA and risk-based thinking structure
Distinguish PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs as ISO 22000 defines them
Plan an audit programme and prepare a process-based audit checklist
Gather and record objective evidence through interview, observation and document review
Write unambiguous non-conformity statements and grade findings consistently
Lead opening and closing meetings and manage an audit team
Evaluate root cause analysis and corrective action for closure

Course Description

A full lead auditor programme for professionals who will conduct or manage audits of food safety management systems. The course works clause by clause through ISO 22000:2018, then turns to ISO 19011 audit methodology: programme management, planning, checklists, opening meetings, evidence gathering, non-conformity grading, reporting and follow-up.

Substantial time is spent on the two areas candidates most often fail: writing a non-conformity statement that identifies requirement, evidence and deficiency without ambiguity, and grading findings consistently between major, minor and observation. Every module includes audit scenarios drawn from real manufacturing sites.

This is an advanced programme. You should already understand HACCP and have working exposure to a food safety management system.

Who this course is for

  • Internal auditors moving to lead auditor status
  • Consultants and certification body auditors
  • Food safety managers responsible for the audit programme
  • Supplier assurance and second-party audit teams

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of HACCP principles (Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Experience within a food safety management system environment
  • Familiarity with management system standards is an advantage
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This course includes:

  • 11h 12m of structured content
  • 24 lessons across 3 modules
  • 3 assessments, pass mark 75%
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and desktop
  • Certificate of completion
  • Certificate valid 36 months

Accreditation

Lead auditor programme aligned to ISO 19011:2018

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