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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
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Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training gives an awareness-level overview of the FSSC 22000 scheme and its building blocks. Designed for supervisors, managers, QA personnel, HACCP teams, internal auditors and food manufacturers in South Africa, it explains the basic requirements of FSSC 22000 Version 7, ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programmes and the additional scheme requirements, available online self-paced, virtual or in classroom.
Key facts
- Delivery: online self-paced, virtual or classroom (in-house) training
- Who it's for: supervisors, managers, QA personnel, HACCP teams, internal auditors, food manufacturers
- Standard covered: FSSC 22000 Version 7 (ISO 22000:2018, ISO/TS 22002-1, additional requirements)
- Covers: basic scheme requirements, FSMS structure, PRPs, additional scheme requirements
- Level: introductory awareness
- Areas served: South Africa nationwide, with offices in Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
What is the Introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 for Food Manufacturing training?
This introductory course gives an overview of FSSC 22000 Version 7 for food manufacturers. You'll learn the basic requirements of the scheme, how it builds on ISO 22000:2018 and ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programmes, and the additional scheme requirements FSSC adds on top. It's a foundation for teams beginning their FSSC 22000 journey in South Africa.
What is FSSC 22000?
FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) is a GFSI-recognised certification scheme for food safety management systems. It combines ISO 22000:2018, sector-specific prerequisite programmes (such as ISO/TS 22002-1 for food manufacturing) and a set of additional FSSC requirements. Version 7 is the current edition, used by food businesses to demonstrate robust, certifiable food safety systems.
What's the difference between FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000?
ISO 22000 is the international food safety management system standard. FSSC 22000 is a full GFSI-recognised certification scheme built on ISO 22000, plus technical prerequisite programmes like ISO/TS 22002-1 and additional FSSC requirements. In short, FSSC 22000 takes ISO 22000 and adds the extra elements needed for GFSI-recognised certification.
Who should attend introduction to FSSC 22000 Version 7 training?
It suits supervisors, managers, QA personnel, HACCP team members, internal auditors and food manufacturing businesses needing awareness of FSSC 22000 Version 7. No prior FSSC experience is required, so it's an ideal starting point before transition or implementation training.
How is the introduction to FSSC 22000 course delivered in South Africa?
ASC offers the course online self-paced, as live virtual sessions, or as in-house classroom training at your facility. Self-paced study suits flexible schedules, while virtual and in-house options help teams build shared understanding. We serve food manufacturers nationwide from Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Cape Town.
What's the difference between the introduction and implementation FSSC 22000 courses?
The introduction course builds awareness of FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements, ISO 22000:2018 and ISO/TS 22002-1. The implementation course teaches you how to build a fully functional FSSC 22000 system for food manufacturing. Teams new to the scheme typically start with the introduction, then progress to implementation.
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