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Implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 Training Course in South Africa (FS20)

This implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 training course is designed for learners who need to understand how to implement a fully functional Food Safety Management System based on the ISO 22000: 2018 standard for food manufacturing, food processing, food service and related food businesses in South Africa.

24h Online self-paced duration
3 days Virtual classroom duration
3 days Physical classroom duration
70% Pass rate for certificate
Implementation of ISO 22000 2018 training course South Africa
Course focus An expert-level ISO 22000 implementation course focused on practical FSMS planning, clause interpretation, process-based implementation, risk-based thinking, operational control and system improvement for South African food businesses.
Training options

Choose the ISO 22000 implementation training format that fits your organisation, team and implementation goals

This FS20 implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 course is available through online self-paced learning, virtual instructor-led classroom delivery and onsite physical classroom training for businesses across South Africa.

Option 1

Online Self-paced Training

A flexible option for learners or businesses that want a structured implementation of ISO 22000 course with self-managed progress and convenient access.

  • Flexible self-paced learning format
  • Duration: 24 hours
  • Convenient for staggered team development
  • Useful where implementation planning must align with operational schedules
Option 2

Virtual Classroom Training

Live facilitated training via Zoom for food safety teams, HACCP leaders, QA managers, internal auditors and implementation personnel who need guided explanation and discussion.

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

Physical Classroom Training

Onsite or in-house delivery for organisations implementing ISO 22000: 2018 and needing practical team alignment around clauses, FSMS structure and operational implementation.

  • Onsite or in-house company delivery
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Good for implementation teams and multi-department groups
  • Minimum learner numbers may apply
Course overview

Built for practical ISO 22000 implementation, system structure understanding and stronger FSMS execution

This course is especially valuable for organisations that need deeper understanding of how to implement ISO 22000: 2018 in a practical and structured way within South African food businesses.

Standard interpretation and implementation

Learners gain practical understanding of the structure and implementation expectations of ISO 22000: 2018, including the process approach and PDCA logic.

Operational and management relevance

The course supports food safety teams, internal auditors and managers who need to understand implementation responsibilities across operational and management system requirements.

Useful for South African implementation teams

This implementation of ISO 22000 training is relevant for South African food businesses seeking stronger FSMS planning, documentation, implementation and continual improvement capability.

Course Introduction

This implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 training course teaches learners how to implement a fully functional Food Safety Management System based on the requirements of the ISO 22000 standard. The programme explains the structure of ISO 22000, the intent of each major clause and the practical steps required to develop, maintain and improve an FSMS.

  • Explains ISO 22000: 2018 requirements in a practical implementation context
  • Supports understanding of the process approach and PDCA cycle
  • Useful for implementation planning, internal support and team alignment

ISO 22000 does not prescribe one fixed prerequisite programme model and is generally more flexible than some benchmarked scheme structures, which makes this course especially useful for businesses that need an ISO 22000 implementation course in South Africa with practical application value.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for people involved in food safety system implementation, FSMS coordination, internal auditing, HACCP leadership and quality management responsibilities.

  • QA and QC managers
  • HACCP or Food Safety Team members, especially team leaders
  • Internal auditors and supplier auditors
  • Food safety coordinators, technical managers and implementation support personnel

Minimum prerequisites: learners should ideally have completed at least one suitable foundation or intermediate course such as HACCP for Supervisors and HACCP Teams Course (FS10) or Advanced HACCP System Implementation Course (FS25), or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

Course content

Key topics covered in the FS20 implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 course

The outline below reflects the core implementation and interpretation topics covered during this expert-level ISO 22000 training course.

System foundations and implementation context

  • Introduction to Food Safety, GMPs and HACCP in relation to FSMS implementation
  • The structure and key elements of ISO 22000: 2018
  • Understanding the process approach
  • An overview of the PDCA cycle and how it applies within the standard
  • How ISO 22000 differs from more prescriptive food safety scheme structures
  • How prerequisite programmes support ISO 22000 implementation

Interpretation of ISO 22000: 2018 requirements

  • Requirements for the context of the organisation – Clause 4
  • Requirements for leadership and commitment – Clause 5
  • Requirements for planning of the FSMS – Clause 6
  • Support requirements – Clause 7
  • Operational requirements – Clause 8
  • Performance evaluation requirements – Clause 9
  • Improvement requirements – Clause 10
  • Classroom assessment and workplace assignment expectations
Benefits

What learners and businesses gain from this ISO 22000 implementation training course

The goal is stronger implementation understanding, more effective FSMS planning and better internal capability for food safety system development and maintenance.

Better practical implementation understanding

Learners should leave with a stronger understanding of how to implement an FSMS based on ISO 22000: 2018 and how the major clauses connect in practice.

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 and audit readiness

This course supports people who will contribute to internal system development, clause interpretation, food safety team leadership and preparation for implementation or audit activities.

Helpful note: this course is highly recommended for South African food businesses that want stronger internal understanding before, during or after implementing an ISO 22000: 2018 Food Safety Management System.
Upcoming dates

Upcoming virtual implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 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 companies 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.
14 to 16 July 2026
9 to 11 September 2026
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Course enquiry

Need FS20 pricing, registration support or onsite ISO 22000 implementation training details?

If you need support with FS20 course registration, implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 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 FS20 – Implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 Course
Training formats Online self-paced, virtual instructor-led classroom, physical classroom / onsite delivery
Useful for Pricing enquiries, learner registrations, implementation team planning, internal auditor development, group bookings and onsite delivery requests
Training focus ISO 22000: 2018 clause interpretation, process approach, PDCA cycle, FSMS implementation, operational requirements and system improvement
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Please include the course code FS20, 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 FS20 implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 course

This course teaches learners how to implement a fully functional Food Safety Management System based on the ISO 22000: 2018 standard, including major clause interpretation and practical system planning.
It is useful for QA and QC managers, HACCP or food safety team leaders, internal auditors, supplier auditors and implementation support personnel in South African food businesses.
Yes. The course is highly relevant to South African organisations that need stronger understanding of ISO 22000 implementation, system control and food safety management system structure.
Yes. Prior HACCP or implementation-related training is recommended, especially FS10 or FS25, or 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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