Internal Auditing
Participants will learn how to plan audits, assess conformance, record findings, and implement corrective actions using risk-based thinking. This training supports companies certified under Safe Quality Food (SQF), British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS), or Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000). The course builds internal audit capability but does not serve as third-party auditor certification.
Course
Description
This course provides foundational training in conducting internal audits of food safety and quality management systems, supporting alignment with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes.
Who should attend and benefit from taking the Course
This course is designed for quality assurance professionals, food safety managers, supervisors, and team members responsible for verifying the effectiveness of internal systems and regulatory compliance. It is especially relevant for facilities certified under Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes such as Safe Quality Food (SQF), British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS), or Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000).
Topics Students Will Learn
Participants will learn how to perform internal audits that assess compliance with food safety programs, identify areas for improvement, and support certification maintenance.
Purpose and scope of internal audits in food safety systems
Planning and preparing audit schedules and checklists
Conducting audits based on ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
Interviewing employees and collecting objective evidence
Identifying non-conformities and areas of concern
Root cause analysis and development of corrective actions
Preparing structured internal audit reports
Tracking follow-up and verifying effectiveness of actions
Role of internal audits in GFSI certification programs
Building a culture of continuous improvement and accountability