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Cristian Vlad Lupa, rigcert.education

This course discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, the international standard for a food safety management system.

It is suitable for all types of food production and just as well it can be applied in other activities part of the food chain like farming, the production of feed and animal food, food retail, catering, manufacture of food packaging or various food-related services like transportation, warehousing or cleaning and sanitation.

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This course discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, the international standard for a food safety management system.

It is suitable for all types of food production and just as well it can be applied in other activities part of the food chain like farming, the production of feed and animal food, food retail, catering, manufacture of food packaging or various food-related services like transportation, warehousing or cleaning and sanitation.

A food safety management system is aimed at identifying, understanding and addressing the different hazards (i.e. microbiological, chemical, physical, allergens), so that the customers and consumers can be assured that food is safe for consumption.

The structure of the course includes:

- an introductory part that discusses the concept of food safety, the principles of HACCP and the standards in the ISO 22000 series;

- section Context of the organization (Chapter 4 of the standard) that discusses internal and external issues relevant to the organization, needs and expectations of interested parties and the the scope of the food safety management system;

- section Leadership (Chapter 5 of

- section Performance evaluation (Chapter 9) about how to monitor and measure the food safety management system, about internal audits and the reviews of the FSMS from the top management;

- section Improvement (Chapter 10) on how to deal with nonconformities, corrections and corrective actions, how to improve and update continually the food safety management system.

- a final part with a information about the certification to ISO 22000 and the conclusions of the course.

Learn about what an organization must do to prevent unsafe food from reaching the consumers, with an internationally accepted standard.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • What is food safety
  • How to develop and manage a food safety system
  • What are the requirements of iso 22000:2018
  • Prps for food manufacturing as per iso/ts 22002-1
  • What are the principles of haccp

Syllabus

Understand what food safety is, what is its history and what are the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Discover the standards in the ISO 22000 series.
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The definition of food safety. The origin of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). What is the new approach brought by the HACCP system.

A short presentation of the seven principles that HACCP is based upon. The idea behind each of the seven principles and details about their application.

Definitions and explanations for some terms and concepts used in the course. What is a management system? What is food as per ISO 22000 and what can be considered food according to the standard. What is the food chain and which organizations can be considered as candidates for the implementation of ISO 22000.

About the standards in the ISO 22000 series. What they are about, how they can be used and where they can be found.

About the internal and externa issues, part of the context. Examples of internal and external issues. About the interested parties (or stakeholders) and their needs and expectations.

About the scope of the food safety management system. What is the scope of the FSMS. What should be part of the scope of the food safety system.

About the support that the top management should provide for the food safety management systems. What are the tasks of the top management in relation to the food safety system. About what is to be considered top management in an organization.

What should the food safety policy include. What are the requirements for the implementation of the food safety policy (e.g. communication, availability, etc)

About the food safety team and the food safety team leader. What are the responsibilities of the food safety team. Who should be part of the food safety team.

The risk based thinking applied at two levels in ISO 22000:2018. Examples of risks that may be considered for the identification. Examples of opportunities.

About the requirements of ISO 22000 with regards to the food safety objectives. What does it mean to have measurable objectives. About how to plan for the achievement of the food safety objectives.

About the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 for managing changes so that unwanted consequences are avoided.

What does infrastructure include. What are the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 with regards to the infrastructure necessary to obtain safe products.

The work environment as a combination of human and physical factors, has a significant impact on food safety.

About the difference between buying services and buying processes, or parts of processes. The process for evaluating, monitoring and selecting suppliers. About the requirements for using ready-made elements of the food safety management system.

The process for ensuring competency. Determining the competence requirements and ensuring that people have the necessary competence. Acting to ensure and adequate level of competence through training, mentoring, re-assigning of responsibilities or recruitment.

About the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 for awareness. Methods to make the persons in the organization aware of the food safety aspects.

About communicating externally on food safety aspects. Communication with customers, consumers, authorities, suppliers and other participants in the food chain. What are the requirements of ISO 22000 for external communication.

Requirements for the communication inside the company on aspects relevant to food safety. About keeping the food safety team informed on any issues that may affect food safety.

What is the documentation required for a food safety management system. How is the organization expected to control its food safety documentation in terms of distribution, access, version control, retention or disposition.

Generic considerations about controlling the processes needed to meet the requirements for the realization of safe products.

About what are PRPs (prerequisite programmes) and what they should refer to. Introducing the standard dedicated to PRPs, ISO/TS 22002.

Requirements for the buildings where food is processed and their surroundings. Methods to protect against hazards associated with the location.

Requirements for the design of the buildings where food is processed. About the separation of areas and how to facilitate the cleaning of the areas. The location of laboratory facilities. About storage areas for food, ingredients, packaging and non-food chemicals.

The requirements for potable and non-potable water. About boiler chemicals and how they are to be stored and approved. About air quality and ventilation.  Requirements for compressed air and gases used in the food manufacturing process. Lighting requirements for food safety.

The requirements of ISO/TS 22002 for waste collection and removal. Aspects about drains and the drainage systems in place.

The requirements of ISO/TS 22002 for the equipment and surfaces that come into contact with food. About the hygienic design of the equipment. The requirements for cleaning programmes (wet and dry). The maintenance of equipment to ensure that food safety is not compromised.

About the controls applied to purchased materials, ingredients or services to ensure an adequate level of food safety. The evaluation, monitoring and re-evaluation of suppliers. Requirements for inspection products and delivery vehicles prior to their acceptance.

About microbiological and physical cross contamination including allergen management. Measures to prevent the contamination of food products.

Link to the recorded webinar on allergen management:

https://www.ifsqn.com/food_safety_videos.html/_/ifsqn-videos/food-safety-fridays/best-practices-in-allergen-management

About cleaning and sanitation programmes. What those programmes should include. Requirements of ISO/TS 22002 about cleaning in place (CIP) systems. About the validation of cleaning and sanitation programmes. The difference between validation and verification.

The requirements for pest control considering: prevention, monitoring and detection and eradication. About the pest management programme. What to consider for an effective pest management.

The first part on personnel hygiene and employee facilities.

Understand the requirements of ISO/TS 22002 about hand washing, hygiene facilities, change rooms and workwear, personal protective equipment or staff canteens.

The second part with requirements for personnel hygiene and employee facilities.

This video discusses the health status of employees, restrictions for those carrying or suspected to be carrying different diseases. The situation of work accidents that involve the spillage of blood is also discussed here. Requirements for personal cleanliness and behavior are covered as well in this video.

The requirements of ISO/TS 22002 for rework. What can be considered rework. About the protection and identification of rework. The controls that refer to rework containing allergens.

The requirements in ISO/TS 22002 about product recall. Reasons for recalling products and how this process should be designed to be effective.

About the requirements in ISO/TS 22002 for storing food products, considering the storage spaces, the location of nonconforming products or the storage of chemicals. Requirements on the vehicles and containers used for transporting food.

About the information that should be provided to consumers and to the other participants in the food chain.

About what is food defence. About the requirements of ISO/TS 22002 with regards to the prevention of bioterrorism acts. What should be considered in order to identify the risks related to bioterrorism. Controls to be part of the food defence strategy. 

About the requirements of ISO 22000 for traceability. What aspects should a traceability system address. The principles of objectives of a traceability system applicable for the food and feed chain according to ISO 22005.

The requirements of ISO 22000 for preparing and dealing with emergency situations that may have an impact on food safety. About testing the emergency preparedness of the company to ensure the effectiveness of the response.

About preparing the hazard analysis. Collecting and documenting information on the raw materials, ingredients and product contact materials. Documenting the characteristics of the end products. What is the intended use and what to consider when determining the intended use of food products. About the flow diagrams, what they should include and how to validate the flow diagrams. The description of the food manufacturing process and the process environment.

An overview of the hazard analysis process. The different categories of food safety hazards: chemical, microbiological, physical and allergens. How to identify food safety hazards. What are acceptable levels of food safety hazards and how to determine the acceptable levels.

Yoghurt case study (IFSQN):

https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/topic/15224-yoghurt-risk-assessment-iso-22000-73-744/

About the assessment of food safety hazards to identify those considered significant. An example of quantitative hazard assessment.

About addressing food safety hazards with control measures implemented either in critical control points (CCPs) or as operational prerequisite programmes (OPRPs). Assessing the risk of control measures failing.

The definitions of CCPs (Critical Control Points) and OPRPs (Operational Prerequisite Programmes) according to ISO 22000. How to decide between a CCP and an OPRP using a decision tree.

About what is the validation of control measures and what are the methods available to an organization to validate the controls implemented to address food safety hazards.

About the information that should be included in the hazard control plan. What are action criteria and when to control food safety hazards with OPRPs. About monitoring at CCPs and for OPRPs and what elements should be part of a monitoring system. Actions in case critical limits are not met - corrections and corrective actions.

About the requirements for calibration and verification of measuring and monitoring equipment. How to address the situations where monitoring and measuring equipment is found not to conform to requirements. About the requirements for validation of the software used for monitoring and measuring.

About the verification activities for PRPs, the implementation of the hazard control plan, the hazard levels, the input elements into the hazard analysis. What are the forms of verification and the requirements for objectivity of the verification.

About managing nonconformities identified while monitoring CCPs and OPRPs. The differences between corrections and corrective actions. How to manage nonconformities depending on where they have been identified.

About the difference between a nonconforming product and an unsafe product. How to manage potentially unsafe products depending if the nonconformity refers to a CCP (Critical Control Point) or to an OPRP (Operational Prerequisite Programme). What are the conditions for releasing potentially unsafe products into the food chain.

About the requirements of ISO 22000 for product withdrawals and recalls. The difference between withdrawal and recall. What should a recall procedure include. Testing the withdrawal/ recall arrangements.

The processes of monitoring and measuring the food safety performance. What is the difference between monitoring and measuring. Examples of KPIs for food safety. What are the requirements of ISO 22000 with regards to the analysis and evaluation of the data obtained through monitoring and measuring.

About the internal audit of the food safety management system. What is the internal audit programme. The selection of auditors considering objectivity and competence requirements. About the records generated from the internal audit - audit plans, nonconformity reports or the audit report.

About the management review process. What are the input elements into the management review. Who should participate in the management review meetings. How those meetings can take place. What are the output elements from the management review.

About the process for managing nonconformities with corrections and corrective actions. Examples of nonconformities and proposals of corrections and corrective actions.

The requirements of ISO 22000 with regards to the improvement of the food safety management system. Examples of improvement areas that can be considered. Information about the updating of the food safety system under the coordination of the food safety team.

About the certification of organizations to ISO 22000 as well as the certification of food safety professionals.

Information about the Udemy certificate:

https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229603868-Certificate-of-Completion

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Explores the principles of HACCP, which is a systematic preventive approach to food safety addressing physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection
Discusses the requirements for PRPs (Prerequisite Programmes) as per ISO/TS 22002, which helps learners understand the basic environmental and operating conditions needed to produce safe food
Details the process of hazard analysis and assessment, which is crucial for identifying and controlling potential food safety hazards in the food production process
Examines the requirements for infrastructure and work environment, which are essential for maintaining food safety standards and preventing contamination
Requires learners to understand the standards in the ISO 22000 series, which may necessitate purchasing or accessing these standards separately
Focuses on ISO 22000:2018, so learners should be aware that updates to the standard may occur, requiring them to stay informed of any changes

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Reviews summary

Iso 22000:2018 food safety system overview

Based on the course syllabus and structure, this course appears to offer a comprehensive exploration of the ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System standard. The material covers all key sections, from understanding the context of the organization and leadership requirements to operational planning, performance evaluation, and improvement processes. A significant portion delves into PRPs, hazard analysis, and control measures like CCPs and OPRPs, suggesting a strong focus on practical application relevant to professionals in the food industry. The course seems designed to guide learners through the standard's requirements systematically.
Follows ISO 22000 clause order.
"The course organization mirrors the standard document structure."
"Following the clause layout made sense for implementing the system."
"It walks you through the standard systematically, chapter by chapter."
Geared towards those in food safety careers.
"This course is definitely for someone working within food safety management systems."
"It appears suitable for quality managers, auditors, or team members implementing ISO 22000."
"The detailed content is aimed at industry practitioners needing specific knowledge."
Detailed look at ISO 22000 requirements.
"The course covers every clause of ISO 22000:2018 in detail."
"I found the depth provided on PRPs and traceability very useful."
"It explains the entire standard step-by-step, very thorough content."
Relevant for real-world food safety roles.
"The sections on hazard analysis and control measures seem directly applicable to my job."
"Learning about PRPs and operational controls connected the standard to practical steps."
"The potential inclusion of case studies or examples is highly relevant."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in ISO 22000:2018. Food Safety Management System with these activities:
Review HACCP Principles
Reinforce your understanding of the foundational HACCP principles, which are essential for grasping the ISO 22000 standard.
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  • Review the seven HACCP principles.
  • Find examples of each principle.
  • Summarize each principle in your own words.
Read 'ISO 22000:2018 - A Practical Guide'
Gain practical insights into implementing ISO 22000:2018 with a step-by-step guide.
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  • Read the book, focusing on implementation strategies.
  • Identify key takeaways for your own organization.
  • Compare the book's approach to the course material.
Read 'Food Safety Management Systems: Requirements, Best Practices, and Compliance'
Gain a deeper understanding of food safety management systems and best practices.
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  • Read the book, focusing on ISO 22000 chapters.
  • Take notes on key concepts and requirements.
  • Relate the book's content to the course material.
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Identify PRPs for Different Food Manufacturing Scenarios
Improve your ability to identify appropriate prerequisite programs (PRPs) for various food manufacturing scenarios, which is crucial for establishing a robust food safety system.
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  • Review the ISO/TS 22002-1 standard.
  • Create a list of different food manufacturing scenarios.
  • For each scenario, identify relevant PRPs.
  • Justify your choices.
Create a Presentation on ISO 22000 Certification
Solidify your understanding of the certification process by creating a presentation that explains the steps involved and the benefits of ISO 22000 certification.
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  • Research the ISO 22000 certification process.
  • Outline the key steps in the certification process.
  • Prepare slides with clear and concise information.
  • Practice the presentation.
Develop a HACCP Plan for a Specific Food Product
Apply your knowledge by creating a HACCP plan for a specific food product, reinforcing your understanding of hazard analysis and control measures.
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  • Select a food product and its manufacturing process.
  • Conduct a hazard analysis for the selected product.
  • Identify critical control points (CCPs).
  • Establish critical limits and monitoring procedures.
  • Document the HACCP plan.
Develop a Supplier Evaluation Checklist
Create a checklist to evaluate suppliers based on food safety criteria, ensuring that purchased materials and services meet the required standards.
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  • Identify key food safety criteria for suppliers.
  • Develop a checklist with clear and measurable criteria.
  • Include sections for documentation, processes, and audits.
  • Test the checklist with a sample supplier profile.

Career center

Learners who complete ISO 22000:2018. Food Safety Management System will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Food Safety Manager
A Food Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing food safety programs within an organization. This course, which discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, directly aligns with the core responsibilities of this role by providing a thorough understanding of food safety management systems. This course can help you understand the importance of identifying and addressing hazards, managing nonconformities, and continually improving food safety processes. The course's discussion of the ISO 22000 series standards, the principles of HACCP, and the control of prerequisite programs will be valuable in this role.
Food Safety Consultant
A Food Safety Consultant advises organizations on how to develop and implement effective food safety management systems. This course provides a strong foundation in ISO 22000:2018, the international standard for a food safety management system, making it directly relevant to this role. This course helps the Food Safety Consultant understand the internal and external issues relevant to the organization, the needs and expectations of interested parties, and the scope of the food safety management system. An individual in this role often advises on food chain activities like farming, food retail, catering, and transportation.
HACCP Coordinator
The HACCP Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system. This course is highly relevant, as it covers the principles of HACCP and the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, which are essential for creating an effective HACCP plan. The HACCP Coordinator will likely benefit from the deep dive into hazard analysis, control measures, and validation processes within this course. An individual in this role often utilizes this to ensure food safety standards are upheld.
Restaurant Manager
A Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant, including ensuring food safety and hygiene. A restaurant manager may find this course useful, as it discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 and how to manage a food safety system. The Restaurant Manager may find that the course will ultimately help to ensure that the food is safe to eat. The Restaurant Manager may also find the topics of cleaning and sanitation, pest control, and personnel hygiene to be helpful.
Quality Assurance Auditor
A Quality Assurance Auditor evaluates an organization's adherence to quality standards and regulations, often within the food industry. This course may be useful because understanding the ISO 22000:2018 standard is crucial for auditing food safety management systems. The course's coverage of performance evaluation, internal audits, and management reviews provides insights into the audit process. The Quality Assurance Auditor may find that the course helps them manage processes and identify internal and external issues relevant to food safety, a critical duty in this profession.
Food Production Supervisor
A Food Production Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a food production facility, ensuring that products are manufactured safely and efficiently. This course may be useful for building a strong foundation in food safety management systems, based on ISO 22000:2018. The discussion around prerequisite programs, managing nonconformities, and traceability systems will be valuable in ensuring safe food production. A Food Production Supervisor may also benefit from this information for food retail, catering, manufacture of food packaging or various food-related services like transportation, warehousing or cleaning and sanitation.
Consumer Safety Officer
A Consumer Safety Officer works to protect the public from unsafe products, including food. This course may be useful for understanding the principles of HACCP and the requirements of ISO 22000:2018. This course may help the Consumer Safety Officer understand the importance of monitoring and measuring the food safety management system, about internal audits and the reviews of the food safety management system. The Consumer Safety Officer may also find it useful to learn how to deal with nonconformities, corrections and corrective actions.
Public Health Inspector
A Public Health Inspector ensures that food establishments comply with health and safety regulations to protect public health. Because this course discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, it may be useful for reinforcing the importance of the HACCP system. The Public Health Inspector may find that this course helps them learn about food retail, catering, manufacture of food packaging or various food-related services like transportation, warehousing or cleaning and sanitation.
EHS Manager
An EHS Manager coordinates environment, health, and safety programs in a workplace. This course may be helpful because a food safety management system is aimed at identifying, understanding and addressing the different hazards (i.e. microbiological, chemical, physical, allergens), so that the customers and consumers can be assured that food is safe for consumption. The EHS Manager may find this course useful in the manufacturing of food packaging or various food-related services like transportation, warehousing or cleaning and sanitation.
Food Processing Engineer
A Food Processing Engineer designs and optimizes food processing systems, focusing on efficiency, safety, and quality. This course may be useful because knowing the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, the international standard for a food safety management system, can help them better design production lines. This course may help the Food Processing Engineer manage changes to avoid unwanted consequences, and also know what the infrastructure and work environment should look like to obtain safe products.
Food Scientist
A Food Scientist researches and develops new food products and processes, focusing on safety, nutrition, and quality. This course may be useful for understanding food safety hazards and control measures, based on the ISO 22000:2018 standard. The Food Scientist may find the course's coverage of hazard analysis and assessment, as well as the identification of risks and opportunities, to be particularly valuable. A food scientist helps ensure safe product development and that products are free of microbiological, chemical, physical and allergens.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensures that a company complies with food safety regulations and standards. This course may be useful for understanding the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, an internationally accepted standard for food safety management systems. This course may help the Regulatory Affairs Specialist stay abreast of changes in regulations and best practices, a necessary skill for this career. The course's learning objectives around food safety, and how to manage a food safety system both greatly contribute to succeeding in such a role.
Supply Chain Analyst
A Supply Chain Analyst optimizes the flow of goods and information within a supply chain, which includes ensuring food safety from production to distribution. This course may be useful due to its discussion of ISO 22000:2018 and its applicability to various activities within the food chain. The discussion of traceability systems, supplier evaluation, and control of purchased materials can help the Supply Chain Analyst improve food safety throughout the supply chain. It is essential that a Supply Chain Analyst maintain responsibility for safe delivery to customers and consumers.
Agricultural Inspector
An Agricultural Inspector enforces regulations related to food safety and quality in agricultural settings. This course, which discusses the requirements of ISO 22000:2018, may be helpful as it provides valuable insight into food safety management. This is especially true regarding farming, the production of feed and animal food. An Agricultural Inspector may want to know about internal and external issues relevant to the organization, the needs and expectations of interested parties and the the scope of the food safety management system.
Sustainability Manager
A Sustainability Manager develops and implements sustainability initiatives within an organization, which can include food safety and waste reduction efforts. This course may be useful because the organization must do all it can to prevent unsafe food from reaching consumers, in accordance with an internationally accepted standard. This course may also help a Sustainability Manager learn about external issues relevant to the organization and the management of changes to avoid unwanted consequences. A Sustainability Manager may also find it useful to learn how to deal with nonconformities, corrections and corrective actions.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in ISO 22000:2018. Food Safety Management System.
Provides a practical guide to developing and implementing food safety management programs, covering a wide range of topics such as HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation. It offers real-world examples and best practices to help readers create effective food safety programs. This book valuable resource for those seeking to improve their food safety management practices.
Offers a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing ISO 22000:2018. It breaks down the standard's requirements into manageable tasks. It provides real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts. This book is helpful for those seeking a hands-on approach to implementing the standard.

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