Introduction
The ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 22000 LA) is a professional credential awarded by the Global Institute of Professional Management Certification (GIPMC). It assesses whether you can plan, conduct and report an audit of a food safety management system (FSMS) against ISO 22000:2018 and direct the audit team. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishes ISO 22000:2018, and this credential is awarded by GIPMC, not by ISO.
GIPMC aims it at food safety and quality managers, HACCP and FSMS coordinators, risk, compliance and regulatory staff, internal and external auditors, audit program managers and food safety consultants.
BlueMorpho Learning Solutions is your training and enrollment partner for ISO 22000 LA. We help you understand the requirements, plan your preparation and enroll for the exam. GIPMC sets the exam and awards the credential.
Key Highlights
- Food safety audit syllabus: 13 modules covering hazard analysis, PRPs and HACCP alongside audit planning and reporting.
- Scenario-based exam: 90 objective multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, including scenario questions, online proctored, with a 70% pass mark.
- Three-year credential: Valid for three years from the award date, and timely renewal keeps it active.
Curriculum
GIPMC's official ISO 22000 LA outline has 13 modules:
- Fundamentals of ISO 22000 and Food Safety Management: the purpose of an FSMS in protecting consumers, and the scope of ISO 22000:2018.
- Food Safety Regulatory and Industry Context: food safety regulations, the Codex Alimentarius basis of HACCP and auditing regulatory compliance.
- Structure and Requirements of ISO 22000:2018: a clause-by-clause reading, including context, leadership and the food safety policy and objectives.
- Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Thinking: identifying physical, chemical, biological and allergen hazards, and judging whether the hazard analysis is sound.
- Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) and Operational PRPs: the basic hygiene and infrastructure conditions a site needs, and how operational PRPs keep specific significant hazards under control.
- HACCP Principles and Control Measures: measurable limits at critical control points, and how validation, monitoring and verification differ.
- Audit Planning and Preparation: scope, objectives, criteria, audit plans, checklists and resources.
- Conducting ISO 22000 Audits: opening meetings, interviews with food safety and operational staff, and gathering objective evidence.
- Operational Control and Food Defense: checking traceability and process controls, awareness of food fraud and deliberate contamination, and emergency readiness.
- Identifying and Writing Nonconformities: classifying findings, judging their effect on food safety and writing clear statements.
- Audit Reporting and Corrective Actions: professional reports, audit conclusions and checking that corrective actions work.
- Audit Team Leadership and Professional Conduct: coordinating auditors, competence and impartiality, and handling sensitive information.
- Audit Program Management and Continual Improvement: running a series of audits over time and using the results to improve food safety performance.
We help you link each module to real audit evidence.
Course Benefits
- A clear audit method: Plan, conduct and report an FSMS audit in a structured, evidence-based way.
- Exam readiness: Know the format (90 questions in 120 minutes, 70% to pass) and practise scenario questions against the clock.
- A credential you can show: On passing, GIPMC issues a certificate you can add to your CV and profiles.
Post-Course Accomplishments
After completing your ISO 22000 LA preparation and passing the exam, you will be able to:
- Interpret the standard: Explain each ISO 22000:2018 clause and the evidence that shows it is met.
- Audit hazard control: Test hazard analysis, PRPs and critical control points against practice on site.
- Check traceability: Assess whether affected product can be traced and withdrawn quickly.
- Report findings: Write sound nonconformities and verify corrective actions.
- Direct an audit team: Coordinate auditors with impartiality and confidentiality.
Exam at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Awarding body | Global Institute of Professional Management Certification (GIPMC) |
| Credential | ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 22000 LA) |
| Format | Objective multiple-choice questions with scenario-based questions |
| Number of questions | 90 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Delivery | Online proctored |
| Fee (USD) | Certificate: 399 USD (listed price; regular 500 USD). Optional study material: 149 USD (listed price; regular 249 USD). |
| Prerequisites | Not listed on GIPMC's credential page. Ask our team before you enroll. |
| Validity and renewal | 3 years from the date of certification award. GIPMC describes timely renewal but does not list the renewal steps. |
| Retakes | Not stated on GIPMC's credential page. |
Fees are in USD, were checked in October 2026 and can change.
Exam details checked in October 2026. Always confirm on GIPMC's official credential page before booking.
Why Choose BlueMorpho for ISO 22000 LA Certification
- Clear guidance: We explain the exam format, online proctoring and what to buy.
- Preparation planned around GIPMC's modules: We help you plan your study around GIPMC's 13 modules.
- Enrollment support: We guide you through enrollment and answer your questions.
Conclusion
ISO 22000 LA suits professionals who want to show they can audit an FSMS with a structured, evidence-based method. To get started, send us an enquiry.
