Food Safety Management Systems
International standard for food safety management systems ensuring food safety across the entire food chain from farm to fork, combining interactive communication, system management, and PRPs.
ISO 22000 provides a comprehensive framework for food safety management, combining the internationally recognised HACCP principles with the ISO management system structure. It applies across the entire food chain from primary production through processing, packaging, distribution, and retail.
The 2018 revision introduced Annex SL alignment, a revised risk approach, and clearer distinction between operational PRPs and the HACCP plan. The standard requires organisations to demonstrate that food safety hazards have been identified, controlled, and verified across the food production system.
ACI-certified ISO 22000 auditors assess FSMS design and effectiveness, evaluate hazard analysis rigour, and review the implementation of prerequisite programmes and HACCP controls.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 22000.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 22000
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.