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Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing Training Course in South Africa (FS21)

This Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training course is designed for learners who need a practical overview of the structure, intent and core requirements of the FSSC 22000 Version 7 food safety management system for food manufacturing operations in South Africa.

11h Online self-paced duration
1 day Virtual classroom duration
1 day Physical classroom duration
70% Pass rate for certificate
Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training course South Africa
Course focus A structured introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food manufacturing, including ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programmes and the additional FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements relevant to food safety teams, supervisors, managers and internal auditors.
Training options

Choose the FSSC 22000 Version 7 training format that fits your learners, business needs and food safety goals

This FS21 Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing course is available through online self-paced learning, virtual instructor-led classroom delivery and onsite physical classroom training for food manufacturing businesses across South Africa.

Option 1

Online Self-paced Training

A flexible option for learners or companies that want convenient access to a structured Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 course and the freedom to complete the programme at their own pace.

  • Flexible self-paced learning format
  • Duration: 11 hours
  • Convenient for individual learners and staggered team development
  • Suitable for food manufacturing awareness and baseline FSMS understanding
Option 2

Virtual Classroom Training

Live facilitated training via Zoom for supervisors, managers, QA personnel, internal auditors, HACCP teams and food manufacturing personnel who need guided explanation and discussion on FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements.

  • Instructor-led virtual classroom
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Presented via Zoom
  • Suitable for public bookings and company team sessions
Option 3

Physical Classroom Training

Onsite or in-house delivery for organisations that need team awareness, stronger understanding of FSSC 22000 Version 7 and practical alignment around food manufacturing FSMS requirements.

  • Onsite or in-house company delivery
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Useful for food safety teams, managers and supervisors
  • Minimum learner numbers may apply
Course overview

Built for FSSC 22000 Version 7 awareness, stronger food manufacturing understanding and better FSMS alignment

This course is especially useful for South African food manufacturing businesses that need a practical introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 and a clearer understanding of the key standards that make up the scheme.

Core standard awareness

Learners gain a working overview of ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 and the FSSC 22000 Version 7 additional requirements relevant to food manufacturing environments.

Management and operational relevance

The course supports supervisors, managers, HACCP teams, QA personnel and internal auditors who need stronger baseline understanding of FSSC 22000 Version 7 system requirements.

Useful for South African food manufacturers

This Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 training course in South Africa is highly relevant for food manufacturing businesses that want stronger food safety system awareness before implementation, maintenance or audit preparation.

Course Introduction

This Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training course provides an intermediate-level overview of the main requirements of the FSSC 22000 Version 7 Food Safety Management System for food manufacturing businesses. It introduces learners to the structure of the scheme and explains the role of the key standards that support certification.

  • Introduces the key requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food manufacturing
  • Covers ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 and FSSC 22000 Version 7 additional requirements
  • Supports awareness, team understanding and stronger FSMS participation

This course is highly recommended for people who need a practical Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 training course in South Africa before moving into deeper implementation, internal auditing or certification preparation activities.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for people involved in food safety system understanding, food manufacturing operations, HACCP support, quality assurance and internal compliance activities.

  • Supervisors and managers
  • QA and QC managers
  • HACCP or food safety teams
  • Internal and supplier auditors
  • Laboratory technologists
  • Top management and business owners

Minimum prerequisites: learners should ideally have completed one suitable foundation course in basic food safety, GMP or HACCP at Level 2 or above, or have equivalent knowledge and experience in food manufacturing and food safety systems.

Course content

Key topics covered in the FS21 Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing course

The outline below reflects the main awareness and interpretation topics covered during this FSSC 22000 Version 7 introduction course.

System foundations and scheme structure

  • Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
  • The components of FSSC 22000 explained
  • An overview of ISO 22000:2018 standard requirements
  • An overview of ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 prerequisite programmes for food manufacturing

Additional requirements and practical awareness

  • An overview of FSSC 22000 Version 7 additional requirements for food manufacturing
  • Understanding the relationship between ISO 22000, PRPs and FSSC scheme requirements
  • Brief overview of company resources required to implement FSSC 22000
  • Assessment of learner understanding
Benefits

What learners and businesses gain from this Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 training course

The goal is stronger awareness of FSSC 22000 Version 7, better understanding of food manufacturing requirements and improved readiness for system development or certification-related work.

Better standard awareness

Learners should leave with a stronger understanding of the structure and basic requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food manufacturing and how the key standards fit together.

Certificate of achievement

The learner receives a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A course pass rate of 70% is required to receive the course certificate.

Useful for implementation support

This course supports people who will contribute to food safety awareness, internal support, cross-functional alignment and preparation for deeper FSMS implementation or audit readiness work.

Helpful note: this course is highly recommended for South African food manufacturing businesses that want stronger understanding of FSSC 22000 Version 7 before implementation, internal audits or certification planning.
Upcoming dates

Upcoming virtual Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing classroom training events

Bookings in advance are strongly recommended. If no public dates are shown, on-demand virtual classroom and onsite physical classroom delivery can still be arranged for food manufacturing businesses and teams in South Africa.

Important: this course is also available through on-demand virtual and physical classroom delivery. Use the enquiry form below to request pricing, learner planning, preferred dates and delivery format options.
On-demand training arrangements available
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Course enquiry

Need FS21 pricing, registration support or FSSC 22000 Version 7 food manufacturing training details?

If you need support with FS21 course registration, Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training enquiries, virtual classroom delivery, onsite team training, pricing or learner planning, complete the form and ASC Food Safety Consultants will review your request.

Course code FS21 – Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing Course
Training formats Online self-paced, virtual instructor-led classroom, physical classroom / onsite delivery
Useful for Pricing enquiries, learner registrations, team development, food manufacturing awareness, management alignment and onsite delivery requests
Training focus FSSC 22000 Version 7 overview, ISO 22000:2018 awareness, PRPs for food manufacturing, additional requirements and food safety management system understanding
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Helpful details: learner count, training format, preferred dates, company location and whether you need online, virtual or onsite training.
Please include the course code FS21, learner numbers, preferred format, preferred dates, site location and whether you need online self-paced, virtual classroom or physical classroom delivery.
Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the FS21 Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing course

This course provides an overview of the basic requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food manufacturing, including ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programmes and the additional FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements.
It is useful for supervisors, managers, QA and QC managers, HACCP or food safety team members, internal auditors, laboratory technologists and food manufacturing business owners.
Yes. The course is highly relevant for South African food manufacturing businesses that want stronger awareness of FSSC 22000 Version 7 and better understanding of food safety management system requirements.
Yes. Learners should ideally have completed one suitable basic food safety, GMP or HACCP course at Level 2 or above, or have equivalent workplace knowledge and experience.
Yes. Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion, subject to the required minimum pass mark of 70%.
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