ISO 22000 Foundation
Course Overview
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.
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 using questions and suggestions
- Quizzes as a simulation and preview of the certificate exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Target Audience
Schedule Dates
Course Content
- Introduction to food safety, FSMS, and clauses 4–6 of ISO 22000
- Clauses 4–10 of ISO 22000 and the certificate exam
FAQs
ISO 22000 is an international standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). It is important because it provides a structured approach to managing food safety risks across the entire food supply chain, ensuring consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and global market access.
While HACCP is a methodology focused on hazard analysis and control, ISO 22000 incorporates HACCP principles into a broader management system framework, aligning with ISO’s High-Level Structure (HLS) and integrating with other ISO standards like ISO 9001.
The course is designed for food industry professionals, quality managers, production supervisors, auditors, consultants, and anyone involved in implementing or maintaining food safety systems.
Topics include FSMS principles, hazard analysis, PRPs (Prerequisite Programs), OPRPs (Operational Prerequisite Programs), CCPs (Critical Control Points), risk management, leadership commitment, continual improvement, and certification requirements.
Yes, the course explains how ISO 22000 integrates Codex HACCP guidelines into its structure, ensuring alignment with international food safety best practices.
Leadership must establish a food safety culture, allocate resources, define responsibilities, communicate objectives, and drive continual improvement.
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