Introduction

Ensuring food safety across the entire supply chain is essential for protecting public health, meeting international compliance standards, and enhancing consumer confidence. The Advanced Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Training Course is designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge skills to implement, manage, and optimize food safety frameworks aligned with global standards such as ISO 22000, Codex Alimentarius, and HACCP. This practical and intensive course prepares participants to lead food safety initiatives with confidence and competence.

Participants will master advanced techniques in hazard analysis, preventive controls, traceability, incident management, auditing, and performance evaluation. Emphasis is placed on real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on learning using digital tools and current regulatory frameworks. Whether you're upgrading an existing FSMS or deploying a new one, this course ensures your organization maintains the highest safety benchmarks.

Target Audience

• Food safety and quality assurance managers
• Production and plant managers in the food industry
• Compliance officers and regulatory affairs personnel
• Food technologists and microbiologists
• ISO 22000 and HACCP implementation teams
• Internal and third-party food safety auditors
• Professionals in food logistics and supply chain
• Food industry consultants and trainers

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and structure of modern food safety management systems
• Analyze food safety hazards and apply risk-based thinking
• Develop and validate HACCP-based preventive controls
• Implement ISO 22000 and related global food safety standards
• Design traceability, recall, and incident response systems
• Conduct effective food safety internal audits
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective action strategies
• Integrate FSMS with other management systems (QMS, EMS)
• Leverage digital technologies for FSMS performance monitoring
• Align FSMS with regulatory and customer requirements
• Promote a food safety culture within the organization

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Principles and Frameworks of Advanced FSMS

• Global food safety threats and emerging challenges
• ISO 22000 structure and integration with Codex standards
• Process approach and PDCA cycle in food safety
• Leadership and organizational roles in FSMS
• Understanding interested parties and legal compliance

Module 2: Food Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Biological, chemical, and physical food hazards
• Risk analysis methodology and critical control points
• Preventive controls vs corrective controls
• Use of risk matrices and decision trees
• Linking hazards to operational controls

Module 3: HACCP Planning and Preventive Controls

• Steps for effective HACCP development
• Control measure validation and verification
• Monitoring procedures and critical limits
• Corrective actions and documentation
• Transitioning from traditional to preventive approaches

Module 4: FSMS Performance, Audit, and Evaluation

• Designing audit programs and checklists
• Internal and external FSMS auditing techniques
• Management review inputs and outputs
• KPI development and performance tracking
• Non-conformance and continuous improvement

Module 5: Incident Management, Traceability, and Recall

• Designing traceability systems across the supply chain
• Crisis management and emergency preparedness
• Recall procedures and communication strategies
• Case studies on real-world recall events
• Building resilient food safety response mechanisms

Module 6: Integration with Other Management Systems

• Harmonizing FSMS with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Integrated documentation and risk management
• Benefits of system integration for compliance
• Auditor competencies in integrated systems
• Cross-functional team engagement strategies

Module 7: Food Safety Culture and Digital Innovation

• Elements and drivers of food safety culture
• Behavioral change and employee engagement
• Digital tools for monitoring and automation
• Smart sensors and real-time food safety data
• Training and capacity-building strategies

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.