Internal and Supplier Food Safety Auditing

Internal Auditing for Management Systems

Based on ISO 19011 Auditing Principles

Duration: 2 – 3 days

Target Audience:

Professionals involved in quality, food safety, SHEQ, technical, production, operations, compliance and management system activities who are required to conduct or participate in internal audits.

The course may be applied to a wide range of management systems, including quality, food safety, cosmetic, environmental, health & safety and integrated management systems, using the auditing principles of ISO 19011.

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Course Outline:

Delegates will attain practical knowledge on:

  • The purpose and principles of internal auditing
  • Understanding and applying ISO 19011 auditing guidelines
  • Audit planning and preparation techniques
  • Risk-based thinking within the audit process
  • Developing audit schedules, checklists and audit trails
  • Effective interviewing and communication techniques
  • Gathering objective evidence and evaluating compliance
  • Identification and classification of non-conformances
  • Writing clear and effective audit findings and audit reports
  • Corrective action follow-up and verification of effectiveness
  • Practical application of auditing techniques within operational environments

Training is designed as an in-house practical workshop and is most effective when customised to the organisation’s products, processes, operational risks and existing management system/s.