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Overview
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Transition Training is a 1-day transition training course designed to help organisations understand the new and amended requirements during the transition from FSSC 22000 Version 6 to Version 7 and evaluate their existing Food Safety Management Systems against the new version.
The training covers the structure of FSSC 22000 Version 7, the key changes compared with Version 6, the updated FSSC additional requirements and the key issues that organisations need to consider during the transition to Version 7.
Rather than teaching the FSSC 22000 system from the ground up, this training focuses on enabling participants who already have knowledge of FSSC 22000 to understand the changes between Version 6 and Version 7 in a systematic and practical way.
About the Training
FSSC 22000 Version 7 is the current version of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and includes various structural, technical and implementation-related changes compared with Version 6.
The training focuses particularly on:
- the overall structure of FSSC 22000 Version 7,
- new and amended requirements compared with Version 6,
- updates to the FSSC additional requirements,
- changes to food chain categories,
- the impact on documentation and implementation,
- the key activities required during the transition process,
- preparation for the Version 7 upgrade audit
Who Should Attend?
- Managers of FSSC 22000-certified organisations
- Food Safety Team Leaders
- Food Safety Team Members
- Quality and Food Safety Managers
- Personnel responsible for FSSC 22000 systems
- Internal auditors
- FSSC 22000 auditors and auditor candidates
- Quality assurance and quality control personnel
- Production managers
- Technical managers
- Consultants
- Professionals who will be involved in the transition to FSSC 22000 Version 7
Objectives and Outcomes
Training Objective
The objective of the training is to enable participants to understand the structure of FSSC 22000 Version 7 and the key changes introduced compared with Version 6, identify which areas of their existing systems need to be reviewed, and plan the transition to Version 7.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the overall structure of FSSC 22000 Version 7.
- Identify the key differences between Version 6 and Version 7.
- Distinguish between the new and amended requirements introduced in Version 7.
- Evaluate updates to the FSSC Scheme structure.
- Understand changes to the food chain categories.
- Identify changes to the FSSC additional requirements.
- Evaluate the impact of new or strengthened requirements on the organisation.
- Review the alignment of existing practices with Version 7 requirements.
- Identify the documents and practices that need to be updated.
- Apply the Version 6 – Version 7 gap analysis approach.
- Plan the key actions required during the transition process.
Understand the process of preparing for the Version 7 upgrade audit.
Programme and Method
Overview of FSSC 22000 Version 7
- Overall structure of the FSSC 22000 system
- Purpose of FSSC 22000 Version 7
- Reasons for the publication of Version 7
- Approach to transitioning from Version 6 to Version 7
- Relationship between FSSC 22000 and GFSI
- Overview of the Version 7 Scheme structure
- Impact of Version 7 on currently certified organisations
Key Changes Between Version 6 and Version 7
- Key new features introduced with Version 7
- New requirements
- Amended requirements
- Strengthened requirements
- Restructured topics
- Changes in terminology and implementation
- Impacts on the existing system
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Scheme Structure
- Overall structure of the Scheme documents
- Requirements for organisations
- Changes to the certification process
- Role of FSSC annexes and guidance documents
- Board of Stakeholders decisions
- Combined evaluation of the Scheme documents
Changes to Food Chain Categories
- Version 7 category structure
- Comparison with Version 6
- Changes to categories and subcategories
- Assessment of the scope of activities
- Impacts on the scope of certification
- Scope assessment for organisations carrying out multiple activities
Changes to FSSC Additional Requirements
Under Version 7, the following FSSC additional requirements are addressed in terms of the changes made compared with Version 6:
- Management of services and purchased materials
- Product labelling and printed materials
- Food defence
- Food fraud prevention
- Allergen management
- Environmental monitoring
- Food safety and quality culture
- Quality control
- Equipment management
- Food loss and waste
- Communication requirements
Food Safety and Quality Culture
- Changes to the Version 7 approach
- Role of management
- Employee involvement
- Communication
- Training and awareness
- Monitoring of objectives and activities
- Evaluation of system performance
Food Loss and Waste
- Approach under Version 7
- Impacts on the organisation
- Identification of food loss and waste
- Evaluation of objectives and activities
- Establishing the relationship with food safety
- Addressing it within the existing system
Allergen Management
- Version 7 approach
- Risk assessment
- Cross-contamination risks
- Control measures
- Labelling
- Cleaning effectiveness
- Review of the allergen management plan
Environmental Monitoring
- Risk-based approach
- Scope of the monitoring programme
- Sampling approach
- Evaluation of results
- Trend analysis
- Management of non-conforming results
- Evaluation of programme effectiveness
Food Defence
- Threat assessment
- Food defence plan
- Identification of vulnerable areas
- Control measures
- Review of the plan
- Impact of Version 7 changes on the existing system
Food Fraud Prevention
- Vulnerability assessment
- Supply chain risks
- Food fraud mitigation plan
- Control measures
- Updating the plan
- Evaluation from a Version 7 perspective
Quality Control Requirements
- Definition of quality parameters
- Product specifications
- Quality control activities
- Monitoring of results
- Trend analysis
- Management of non-conforming results
- Review of the existing quality control system
Equipment Management
- Equipment purchasing processes
- Equipment changes
- Fitness for intended use
- Hygienic design approach
- Commissioning checks
- Assessment from a food safety perspective
Review of Management System Documentation
The review of the following documents and practices during the transition to Version 7 is addressed:
- Food Safety Management System documentation
- Food safety policy and objectives
- Food defence plan
- Food fraud prevention plan
- Allergen management plan
- Environmental monitoring programme
- Practices relating to food loss and waste
- Quality control plans
- Equipment management documents
- Training and competence records
Version 6 – Version 7 Gap Analysis
- Identification of new requirements
- Identification of changed requirements
- Comparison with existing practices
- Identification of missing documentation
- Identification of implementation gaps
- Assignment of responsible persons
- Development of actions
- Setting completion dates
Internal Audit and Management Review
Internal Audit
- Inclusion of Version 7 changes within the scope of the internal audit
- Evaluation of new and changed requirements
- Management of findings
- Follow-up of corrective actions
Management Review
- Version 7 transition status
- Gap analysis results
- Resource needs
- Training needs
- System changes
- Internal audit results
- Corrective actions
Preparation for the Version 7 Upgrade Audit
- Completion of the Version 6 – Version 7 comparison
- Conducting the gap analysis
- Updating the required documents
- Implementation of new and changed requirements
- Briefing relevant personnel
- Conducting an internal audit
- Completion of the management review
- Closure of outstanding actions
- Pre-audit readiness assessment
Practical Exercise
By comparing sample Version 6 and Version 7 requirements, participants:
- identify changed requirements,
- evaluate new requirements,
- compare them with existing practices,
- identify document update needs,
- develop a sample transition action plan.
Training Method
The training is delivered through:
- presentations,
- Version 6 – Version 7 comparisons,
- evaluation of the Scheme documents,
- sample exercises,
- short case studies,
- gap analysis examples
The aim is not for participants to relearn the entire FSSC 22000 system, but to understand the changes introduced with Version 7 and the impacts of these changes on the existing system.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Policy
Participants who meet the required attendance requirements will be issued with a certificate of attendance upon completion of the training.
For training courses where a certificate of achievement is awarded, participants who meet the specified pass criteria in the examination or assessment conducted at the end of the training will be entitled to receive a certificate of achievement.
Participants who do not pass the examination but meet the required attendance requirements will be issued with a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
What is FSSC 22000 Version 7 Transition Training?
This is a 1-day transition training course designed to provide an understanding of the new and revised requirements when transitioning from FSSC 22000 Version 6 to Version 7.
Does the training cover the entire FSSC 22000 system?
No. This is not a foundation FSSC 22000 training course. The training focuses specifically on the structure of Version 7 and the key changes compared with Version 6.
Who is the training suitable for?
It is suitable for managers, system managers, food safety team members, internal auditors, quality personnel, auditors and professionals who work with the FSSC 22000 system and will be involved in the Version 7 transition process.
Is knowledge of Version 6 required?
Although not mandatory, a basic knowledge of Version 6 or FSSC 22000 will enable participants to follow the training more effectively.
How long is the training?
The training lasts 1 day.
What will participants learn by the end of the training?
Participants will learn about the structure of Version 7, the key changes compared with Version 6, the updated FSSC additional requirements and the key areas that need to be reviewed within their own organisations.
What is a Version 6 – Version 7 gap analysis?
It is the process of comparing the organisation’s current Version 6 practices with the new and revised requirements of Version 7 and identifying the necessary actions.
Do all documents have to be changed when transitioning to Version 7?
No. Existing documents are reviewed against the new and revised requirements. Only documents and practices deemed necessary are updated.
What activities should be carried out when preparing for a Version 7 audit?
The key preparation activities are evaluating the new and revised requirements, conducting a gap analysis, making the necessary updates to documents and practices, briefing personnel, conducting an internal audit and management review, and completing outstanding actions.
Does this training provide preparation for the transition audit?
The training enables participants to understand the Version 7 changes and the key activities that need to be addressed during the transition process. The organisation must also carry out implementation activities based on its own scope and existing system.