This course trains delegates in Third Party Audit requirements against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 and includes the relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector.

Who should attend the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training Course?

This course is aimed at Technical and Quality Managers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the audit process and skills required as well as Certification Body Auditors or new Auditors seeking registration.

What are the objectives of the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training Course?

This 5-day in-depth course will provide an understanding of the BRCGS Global Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. This course ensures that delegates attending are trained to the high standards required to become a BRCGS Lead Auditor.

What will you learn from the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training Course?

  • Understanding the requirements of the Standard and how compliance can be demonstrated
  • The BRCGS auditing protocol
  • Implementing effective auditing techniques
  • Demonstrating food safety auditor competencies as defined by GFSI
  • Correctly completing an audit report
  • The compliance monitoring of certification bodies
  • Being able to supply information on the BRCGS Global Standards Directory
  • The BRCGS Global Standards scheme

How you will benefit from BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training

Delegates will gain an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, and learn how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including effective planning, conducting and reporting of the audit. Auditing techniques will be practiced and developed, to include the auditor competency skills required of GFSI scheme auditors.

Is any prior knowledge required for BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training?

Delegates must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector and also have completed a HACCP course (minimum 2 days duration).

Delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9, a link to download this will be sent to them prior to the course commencing.

Style of delivery and course leaders: BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training

Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

Certification for BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training

Delegates successfully completing the course and examination will be awarded a BRCGS Lead Auditor certificate issued by the BRCGS.

Upcoming Courses

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06 Oct 2025 10 Oct 2025 Virtual £1,495 Book
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