Internal Auditor/Inspector and QMS for GLOBALG.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P. is the internationally recognized scheme for farm production, setting voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe.

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Learning Objectives:

Create audit schedules and checklists to verify programs
Learn techniques for conducting audit interviews
Role play to foster effective communication and learning
Report writing to communicate audit findings to management
Review GLOBALG.A.P. self-assessment tools

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Who Should Attend:

Those persons, including auditors and inspectors, quality managers, technical advisors, and Farm Assurers involved in multi-site operations: Option 2 (Producer Groups) or Option 1 (Single Producer with Single Site or Multiple Sites) with a QMS (Quality Management System).

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of GLOBALG.A.P. Certification requirements.

Q - What is GFSI, or GFSI audits?

A - The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is an industry-driven initiative providing thought leadership and guidance on food safety management systems necessary for safety along the supply chain. Their work is accomplished through collaboration between leading food safety experts from retail, manufacturing and food service companies, as well as international organizations, governments, academia and service providers to the global food industry. They meet together at technical working group and stakeholder meetings, conferences and regional events to share knowledge and promote a harmonized approach to managing food safety across the industry.

The mission of GFSI is to provide continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide.

What GFSI does:

Specify for the recognition of food safety management schemes (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC22000, etc.) to defined requirements in its Guidance Document (currently issue 6).
Drives global change through multi-stakeholder projects on strategic issues (eg. auditor competence, regulatory affairs, food safety for small suppliers).
SCS Global Services offers training courses in GFSI schemes (SQF, BRCGS, Global GAP, Primus) as well as auditing services to verify compliance with the requirements of the individual schemes. A third party audit by an accredited Certification Body such as SCS is necessary to become certified to a GFSI scheme. GFSI is not affiliated with any regulatory agency.

Q - How do various GFSI audits compare to the FSMA regulations?

A - GLOBALG.A.P. – compared to FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Q - How do I become an Auditor?

A - Each GFSI Scheme (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC22000, PrimusGFS, GLOBALG.A.P.) has requirements. Some SCS courses fulfill these, but some are only offered by the individual program. Most offering the training needed to become an Auditor. SCS offers some training for PrimusGFS Auditor, BRCGS Lead Auditor Training. Most schemes want auditors to have the basic trainings like Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI), HACCP, and the relevant basic scheme courses. More info here.

Instructor-Led Live

Price: $750

This course is currently available as a private group training only. Contact us for more information and a quote.

This 8-hour course provides key understanding on the procedures for conducting an internal audit based on ISO 19011 Standard. It also provides key understanding of the requirements for internal inspector/auditor requirements & responsibilities and to develop a simplified GLOBALG.A.P Quality Management System (QMS) with focus on GLOBALG.A.P. operations under Option 1 Multi-site with QMS, or Option 2 Certification.

Private Group

Classroom / Virtual

SCS trainers can provide an interactive webinar for your team – engage associates and partners from multiple facilities! We will also come to your facility for in-person training as permitted by COVID-19 restrictions.

Recommended for groups of 6 or more. Choose from a wide range of courses or a customized training.

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