ISO 22000 Foundation

ISO 22000 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) as specified in ISO 22000. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a FSMS, including FSMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach. 

• Individuals involved in Food Safety Management 
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in Food Safety Management

• Understand the elements and operations of a Food Safety Management System and its principal processes
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of a FSMS

• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
• Practical exercises include examples and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Day 1: Introduction to Food Safety Management System (FSMS) concepts as required by ISO 22000 

Day 2: Food Safety Management System requirements and Certification Exam  

The “PECB Certified ISO 22000 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Food Safety Management System (FSMS) 

Domain 2: Food Safety Management System (FSMS) 

For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. For more information about ISO 22000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the  Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for the PECB Foundation Certification are:

• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free