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Who Needs to Be Trained in ISO 22000 in Your Organization

By May 15, 2025No Comments

Who Needs to Be Trained in ISO 22000 in Your Organization?

Implementing ISO 22000 is not just about having a documented Food Safety Management System—it’s about ensuring everyone in your organization knows their role in maintaining food safety. Effective training is essential to achieving and sustaining ISO 22000 certification.

Why Training Matters for ISO 22000 Compliance

  • Ensures consistent food safety practices across all departments

  • Builds awareness of legal and customer requirements

  • Prepares the team for internal and external audits

  • Reduces risk of contamination, recalls, and non-conformities

  • Promotes a strong food safety culture within the organization

Who Should Be Trained—and What Should They Know?

1. Top Management

  • Understand ISO 22000 requirements and leadership responsibilities

  • Set food safety objectives and policy

  • Allocate resources and support food safety team

  • Demonstrate commitment during audits and reviews

2. Food Safety Team Members (HACCP/FSMS Team)

  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 22000 standard and HACCP principles

  • Risk assessment and hazard analysis methods

  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining FSMS

  • Validation, verification, and continual improvement techniques

3. Quality Assurance (QA) & Quality Control (QC) Personnel

  • Implementation of PRPs and monitoring procedures

  • Internal audit process and corrective actions

  • Documentation and recordkeeping aligned with ISO 22000

  • Root cause analysis and CAPA handling

4. Production Supervisors & Line Leaders

  • Day-to-day application of food safety and hygiene rules

  • Monitoring of CCPs and OPRPs

  • Handling deviations and reporting non-conformities

  • Supporting team awareness and compliance on the floor

5. Warehouse and Logistics Staff

  • Hygiene and food safety practices for storage and transport

  • Temperature control, traceability, and pest prevention

  • Receiving and dispatch checks aligned with FSMS

6. Maintenance and Engineering Teams

  • Sanitary equipment design and upkeep

  • Preventive maintenance procedures that protect food safety

  • Support in equipment calibration and validation

7. Cleaning & Sanitation Crews

  • Effective cleaning and disinfection SOPs

  • Use of correct chemicals and procedures

  • Reporting and documenting cleaning verification

8. All General Staff (New & Existing)

  • Basic food safety awareness training

  • Company’s food safety policy and personal hygiene practices

  • Understanding their role in preventing contamination

  • Regular refresher sessions to reinforce safe behaviors

9. Internal Auditors

  • ISO 22000 audit principles and techniques

  • Objectivity and impartiality in auditing FSMS

  • Reporting and following up on audit findings

10. Document Controllers / Admin Staff

  • ISO document control requirements

  • Proper storage, retrieval, and updating of FSMS records

How Often Should ISO 22000 Training Be Conducted?

  • Onboarding: All new hires should receive food safety training

  • Annually: Refresher courses for all staff

  • When Changes Occur: e.g. updated processes, new risks, new products

  • Before Certification or Surveillance Audits

CAYS Scientific Provides Custom ISO 22000 Training
At CAYS Scientific, we offer:
✅ Tailored ISO 22000 training for each department
✅ On-site or online training delivery
✅ HACCP and internal audit certification
✅ Food safety culture workshops for top management

📞 Contact CAYS Scientific today to make sure everyone in your team is trained, compliant, and confident with ISO 22000.

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