Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems and ISO 22000

• Key Topics:
  • Overview of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
  • History and Development of ISO 22000
  • Benefits of Implementing ISO 22000
  • Scope, Application, and Key Terms of ISO 22000
  • Structure and Content of ISO 22000
  • Case Study: Successful Implementation of FSMS in the Food Industry
  • Activity: Identifying Key Elements of FSMS in Your Organization

Module 2: Food Safety Hazards, Risk Assessment, and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs)

• Key Topics:
  • Types of Food Safety Hazards (Biological, Chemical, Physical)
  • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
  • Identifying and Evaluating Food Safety Risks
  • Prerequisite Programs (PRPs):
    • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
    • Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs)
    • Cleaning, Sanitation, and Pest Control
  • Case Study: Conducting a Food Safety Hazard Analysis
  • Activity: Creating a PRP Checklist for Your Organization

Module 3: Establishing and Implementing the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

• Key Topics:
  • Leadership and Commitment to Food Safety
  • Food Safety Policy and Objectives
  • Roles and Responsibilities in FSMS
  • Resource Management, Training, and Awareness
  • Communication of Food Safety Information
  • Case Study: Building an FSMS Framework
  • Activity: Developing a Food Safety Policy for Your Organization

Module 4: Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans

• Key Topics:
  • Principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Formation of HACCP Teams
  • Developing HACCP Plans and Procedures
  • Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs)
  • Traceability, Product Withdrawal, and Emergency Preparedness
  • Case Study: Successful HACCP Plan Implementation
  • Activity: Drafting a HACCP Plan for a Food Production Process

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continual Improvement of FSMS

• Key Topics:
  • Monitoring, Measurement, and Analysis of Food Safety Performance
  • Conducting Internal Audits and Managing Corrective Actions
  • Management Review of the FSMS
  • Continual Improvement Strategies for FSMS
  • Identifying Opportunities for Improvement
  • Case Study: Improving an Existing FSMS
  • Activity: Developing an Action Plan for Continual FSMS Improvement