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Dr. Imrul Hasan
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To become a Food Safety Auditor, you typically need the following qualifications and steps:
Educational Background:
A degree in food safety, biological sciences, or a related field.
Work Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in the food industry, focusing on areas like food safety, quality assurance, or compliance.
Lead Auditor Training:
Completion of a Lead Auditor course in the specific certification scheme you wish to audit (e.g., ISO 22000, BRCGS, FSSC 22000).
Auditor Qualification Process:
Observer Audits: Participate in audits as an observer to understand the process.
Team Member Audits: Work as part of an audit team to gain practical experience.
Shadow Audits: Conduct audits under the supervision of a qualified auditor.
Witness Audits: Have your audit skills evaluated by a qualified witness from your Certification Body (CB).
Final Approval:
If you successfully complete all these steps, you will be approved as a Lead Auditor for the specific scheme.
This process ensures that auditors are well-trained, competent, and capable of maintaining the standards required for effective food safety management systems.
Educational Background:
A degree in food safety, biological sciences, or a related field.
Work Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in the food industry, focusing on areas like food safety, quality assurance, or compliance.
Lead Auditor Training:
Completion of a Lead Auditor course in the specific certification scheme you wish to audit (e.g., ISO 22000, BRCGS, FSSC 22000).
Auditor Qualification Process:
Observer Audits: Participate in audits as an observer to understand the process.
Team Member Audits: Work as part of an audit team to gain practical experience.
Shadow Audits: Conduct audits under the supervision of a qualified auditor.
Witness Audits: Have your audit skills evaluated by a qualified witness from your Certification Body (CB).
Final Approval:
If you successfully complete all these steps, you will be approved as a Lead Auditor for the specific scheme.
This process ensures that auditors are well-trained, competent, and capable of maintaining the standards required for effective food safety management systems.