Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Auditor Training Course

This three-day course provides participants with the knowledge and competence required to assess compliance, plan and report audits, and apply BRCGS audit requirements in line with Certification Integrity principles.

The Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Auditor Training course is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety and how compliance is assessed through the audit process. The course supports participants in building the skills needed to plan, conduct, and report BRCGS audits, ensuring consistency, objectivity, and adherence to Certification Integrity.

Participants will gain detailed insight into audit scope and preparation, methods for assessing compliance against the Standard, and best practices for audit reporting. The training is suitable for professionals involved in auditing, compliance management, certification, and food safety operations, including those working with importers, exporters, foodservice, and site-based teams.
The course also explains how to effectively use BRCGS compliance resources and supports understanding of the purpose and operation of the BRCGS compliance programme.

Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
  • Assess compliance to the requirements of the BRCGS Standard
  • Describe audit scope and audit preparation
  • Plan and report a BRCGS audit in line with defined protocols
  • Use available BRCGS compliance resources effectively
  • Understand and apply the principles of Certification Integrity

Audience:

This course is intended for:

  • Compliance and technical managers
  • Quality managers
  • Operations managers
  • Internal audit personnel
  • Certification body scheme managers
  • Importers and exporters of food products
  • Foodservice staff
  • Site-based personnel involved in food safety and audits

 

All our public courses can also be delivered in-house at your premises either as standard or tailored depending on the needs and requirements of your business; Contact us if you are interested or want to know more.

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