GFSI Internal Auditor

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this two-day course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles, types, and purpose of internal audits within the food safety context.

Explain the internal audit requirements across major GFSI-recognized food safety schemes (e.g. SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000).

Conduct internal audits, including planning, execution, reporting, and managing corrective actions.

Identify non-conformities and apply risk-based approaches in audit scheduling and reporting.

Develop effective audit checklists and evaluate audit findings.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?

This comprehensivetwo-day course provides practical and theoretical training in:

  • Audit fundamentals, types (system, process, product), and terminology.
  • GFSI internal audit requirements (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000).

  • Internal audit program planning, risk assessment, and frequency scheduling.

  • Conducting audits: planning, opening/closing meetings, interviews, and observations.

  • Identifying, documenting, and classifying non-conformities (minor, major, critical).

  • Writing audit reports, managing corrective actions, and linking audits with management reviews.

  • Hands-on exercises for audit planning, execution, and audit team coordination.

COURSE CONTENTS

This course is designedfor:

  • Quality and food safety professionals responsible for conducting or managing internal audits.
  • Auditors seeking to deepen their understanding of GFSI-aligned internal audit expectations.
  • Food industry staff preparing for third-party certification audits or aiming to enhance internal compliance and performance.

  • Site personnel involved in preparing documentation and corrective action processes.

COURSE DATES

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April 16, 2026 09:00 April 17, 2026 17:00 Web BOOK NOW