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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Certification Requirements 

08-21-2025 12:10 PM

This guide details the requirements for achieving and maintaining Exemplar Global’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Auditor Certification, which provides international recognition for food safety auditors conducting second and third-party audits. It covers certification levels, training requirements, experience criteria, and ongoing professional development expectations.

Key topics include:

  • Application Process: How to apply for FSMS Auditor Certification and request accommodations if needed.

  • Grades & Scopes: Certification levels from Associate Auditor through Master Auditor, including Advanced Auditor and Advanced Lead Auditor criteria.

  • Certification Criteria: Training, auditing experience, food sector categories, and scope expansion processes.

  • Audit Log Requirements: Detailed instructions for recording audit experience for certification and recertification.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Acceptable evidence and requirements for ongoing learning.

  • Work Style Assessment: Mandatory assessment for self-awareness and professional growth.

  • Certification Maintenance: Fees, annual requirements, recertification every three years, and transition processes.

  • Digital Badging: How to access, use, and promote Exemplar Global’s digital credentials.

This document serves as the primary resource for individuals pursuing or maintaining FSMS Auditor Certification with Exemplar Global.

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