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Part 1

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System(QMS)

GIC provides certification services such as ISO 9001 quality management system provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification Co., Ltd.), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certification Overview

    ISO 9001:2015 Certification Overview

    •  ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). This is the most used standard worldwide, and more than 11 million certificates are issued to customers in 178 countries.
    •  Today many companies want not only to meet the needs of their customers, but also provide better products and services. They also want to remain competitive through cost reduction.
    •  They also want to remain competitive through cost reduction. Whether it’s a large or small business, they need a comprehensive solution to improve quality and price competitiveness, and ISO 9001 provides these companies with effective quality management processes.
    •  Software development is different from food manufacturing or providing consulting services. However, ISO 9001 can be applied to any industry. Various organizations including manufacturing companies, software development companies, trading organizations, service organizations, police stations, professional football teams and city councils have successfully applied the ISO 9001:2015 system.
    •  As such, the requirements of ISO 9001 are comprehensive and can be applied to any organization, regardless of the type, size, or products and services offered. Therefore, this standard is the most widely used quality management standard worldwide.

  • ISO 9001 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Basic requirements
    • -  Educational background beyond secondary education
    • -  Completion of education at an accredited educational institution and acceptance of examinations
    Auditor Certification ISO 9001 Procedure

    Auditor Certification ISO 9001 Procedure

       The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)

    • -  Graduate Certificate and Certificate of experience
    • -  Audit history
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Verification audit evaluation record


    •  The applicant to be assessed, knowledge and as a character, are entitled when pass the test finished and acceptable education standards are as follows.
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024


    •  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 1

ISO 14001 | Environmental Management System(EMS)

GIC provides certification services such as ISO 14001 environmental management system provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 14001:2015 Certification Overview

    ISO 14001:2015 Certification Overview

    •  ISO 14001:2015 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), and is a major management system standard that specifies requirements for configuring and maintaining an environmental management system. Many companies in Korea are certified for their organization's environmental management, and more than 250,000 certificates are issued worldwide.
    •  ISO 14001 deals with issues such as establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving environmental management systems, along with general guidelines on principles, systems and supporting technologies for environmental management systems. This controls the customer's environmental aspects, reduces environmental impact, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

  • ISO 14001 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO 14001 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Basic requirements
    • -  Secondary education or higher
    • -  Completion of training and passing the exam at an accredited educational institution

  • ISO 14001 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO 14001 Auditor Certification Requirements

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
    • -  Graduate Certificate and Certificate of experience
    • -  Audit history
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Verification audit evaluation record
      2.  Being the subjects for evaluation, applicants will be qualified only if they pass the knowledge and personality test.
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 1

ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices — Quality management systems(MDQMS)

GIC provides certification services such as ISO 13485 medical device quality management system provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 13485 Certification Overview

    ISO 13485 Certification Overview

    •  ISO 13485 is a standard that stipulates the requirements for the quality management system of organizations that provide medical device design and development, production, installation and additional services.
    •  This specification can also be applied to external organizations that provide sterilization, calibration and sales services for medical devices, providing a foundation for quality management systems for medical devices and related service delivery organizations.
    •  Medical devices directly affect human life and health, they need to guarantee a higher level of stability than any other product. Therefore, the medical device industry has a variety of regulations that must be met, including domestic regulatory systems, international standards and other requirements.
    •  In order to meet the requirements of the EU Medical Device Directive, a quality system must be established, and some countries, such as Canada, require ISO 13485 certification for product sales.
    •  ISO 13485 Management System Certification allows medical device manufacturers to demonstrate that their organizations' systems meet comprehensive requirements for quality management systems and special requirements for medical devices.

  • ISO 13485 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO 13485 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Basic requirements
    • -  Secondary education or higher
    • -  Completion of training and passing the exam at an accredited educational institution
       ISO 13485:2016 Auditor requirements
    • -  Education: University (4 years) graduation or higher
    • -  Majors: Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer and Software Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Biological Engineering, Human Physiology, Pharmacy, Physics
    • -  Experience: Persons who have worked full-time for at least 4 years in medical devices and medical research fields
       Special requirements and technical competence :
    • 1.  Basic knowledge of medical devices and an understanding of related production activities, including :
      -  purpose of use
      -  Classification of medical devices including risk analysis
      -  Legal regulatory framework and the role of the certification body
      -  Medical device risk evaluation (ISO 14971)
      -  Product standards related to medical device evaluation
      -  ISO 13485 certification by certification body
      -  Knowledge of medical device business/technology


      2.  Statistical analysis
      -  Basic knowledge of probability and statistics according to sampling and trend analysis considering reliability and standard deviation


      3.  Knowledge of :
      -  Sterilization technology and verification technology
      -  Microbiology and BIO-Burden monitoring
      -  Biocompatibility and validation
      -  Clean room operation
      -  Environmental monitoring and control
      -  Packaging technology
      -  Stability test
      -  Risk management base
      -  Cleaning and disinfection
      -  Biological evaluation of medical devices
      -  Clinical evaluation of medical devices
      -  Physical and chemical evaluation of medical devices
      -  Knowledge of process validation practices
      -  Software verification technology

  • ISO 13485 Auditor Certification Procedure

    ISO 13485 Auditor Certification Procedure

       The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
    • -  Graduate Certificate
    • -  Certificate of experience
    • -  Audit history
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Verification audit evaluation record
       Being the subjects for evaluation, applicants will be qualified only if they pass the knowledge and personality test.
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management System Examiner/Senior Examiner Training Course Certificate provided by a designated training institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
       The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 1

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and safety Management Systems

GIC provides certification services such as for ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 45001:2018 Certification Overview

    ISO 45001:2018 Certification Overview

    •  ISO 45001 is a occupational health and safety management systems, and the existing OHSAS 18001:2007 standard was replaced by ISO 45001 in 2018. It provides a framework for managing health and safety management responsibilities through an occupational health and safety management system compatible with ISO 9001 and 14001 management systems.
    •  This standard was developed for international use and enables organizations to control health and safety risks and improve performance.
    •  ISO 45001 is suitable for over 90,000 organizations in over 127 countries. If your organization needs to show the best practice of the safety management of those responsible for it, it will be right for you.
    •  GIC grants certifications to various organizations in various fields, including government offices, manufacturing, service, food companies, and franchises.

  • ISO 45001 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of experience and Auditor certificate
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO 45001 Auditor Certification Procedure

    ISO 45001 Auditor Certification Procedure

       The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If insufficient evidence is available, additional evidence should be available.)
       Applicants are eligible for evaluation and are entitled to pass the Knowledge and Personality Test and are eligible for completion of the training as follows
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
       The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 2

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
IT Service Management System

GIC provides certification services such as ISO/IEC 20000-1 IT Service management system provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification Overview

    ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification Overview

    •  ISO/IEC 20000 specifies requirements for service providers to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and improve SMS and is the first international specification for service management.
    •  This standard contains two key parts that enable service providers to identify how to develop the quality of service they provide to their customers.
    •  Part 1 specifies the requirements for the development and implementation of a service management system, Part 2 contains guidance on the application of service management systems within the scope of ISO/IEC 20000-1.
    •  Although the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) describes best practices that require ISO/IEC 20000-1 specifications and can achieve the same quality of service, ISO/IEC 20000-1 enables authentication for the entire enterprise against ITL certification, which usually applies to individuals.

  • ISO/IEC 20000-1 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO/IEC 20000-1 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of graduation and Certificate of Career
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO/IEC 20000-1 Auditor Certification Procedure

    ISO/IEC 20000-1 Auditor Certification Procedure

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
      2.  Applicants are eligible for evaluation and are entitled to pass the Knowledge and Personality Test and are eligible for completion of the training as follows
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 2

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System(ISMS)

GIC provides certification services such as ISO/IEC 27001 (Information security management system, ISMS) provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification Overview

    ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification Overview

    •  ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management system established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the most authoritative international certification standard in the field of information security.
    •  It covers 133 items in 11 areas related to information security such as information protection policy, physical security, and information access control etc.
    •  ISO/IEC 27001 consists of 10 items and 14 control items (refer to ISO/IEC 27002 for control items) of organizational environment, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement. The requirements of this standard have been formulated to be general and applicable to any organization, regardless of its type, size or characteristics.

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of graduation and Certificate of Career
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Certification Exam

    ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Certification Exam

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
      2.  When applying for an auditor, the acceptable training completion criteria are as follows.
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 2

ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP)

GIC provides certification services for ISO 22716 CGMP provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 22716:2007 Certification Overview

    ISO 22716:2007 Certification Overview

    •  ISO 22716 specification aims to provide a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guide for cosmetics. Also, this guideline is prepared considering the specific needs of cosmetics manufacturing.
    •  ISO 22716 provides organized and practical advice on the management of factors affecting product quality.
    •  ISO 22716 is becoming a prerequisite for cosmetic exports. In particular, the EU regulation of new cosmetics in Europe requires cosmetic manufacturers to comply with the harmonized standard, which is ISO 22716.

  • ISO 22716 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO 22716 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of experience
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO 22716 Auditor Certification Procedure

    ISO 22716 Auditor Certification Procedure

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
      2.  Applicants are eligible for evaluation and are entitled to pass the Knowledge and Personality Test and are eligible for completion of the training as follows.
    • -  A certificate of completion of a management system examination or senior examination course approved by the GPC meeting the requirements of an educational institution
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle

Part 2

ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems(EnMS)

GIC provides certification services such as for ISO 50001:2018 energy management system provisional auditor, auditor, lead auditor, internal auditor, and senior auditor based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personnel Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024.

  • ISO 50001:2018 Certification overview

    ISO 50001:2018 Certification overview

    •  'ISO 50001' is an international standard for energy management systems that went into effect in June 2011 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and stipulates processes and requirements for energy efficiency and reduction.
    •  Efficient energy management is emerging as an important issue due to the prolonged high oil price system and responding to changes in the international energy environment.Due to the demands and needs of these industries, the demand for ISO 50001 certification is constantly increasing, and accordingly, the demand of experts and auditors for ISO 50001 is also increasing.
    •  Based on these requirements, the organization can develop and implement an energy policy, and can establish goals, targets and action plans that take into account legal requirements and information related to the use of critical energy
    •  Energy Management Systems (EnMS) helps organizations achieve their commitment to policy and demonstrate the system's compliance with the requirements of this standard by performing the activities needed to improve energy performance.
    •  This standard applies to activities under the control of an organization, and its application can be tailored to the specific needs of the organization, including system complexity, degree of documentation and resources

  • ISO 50001 Auditor certification requirements

    ISO 50001 Auditor certification requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of graduation and Certificate of Career
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO 50001 Auditor certification procedure

    ISO 50001 Auditor certification procedure

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
      2.  Applicants are eligible for evaluation and are entitled to pass the Knowledge and Personality Test and are eligible for completion of the training as follows
    • -  A certificate of completion of a management system examination or senior examination course approved by the GPC meeting the requirements of an educational institution
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 3

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)

Based on cooperation with GPC (Global Personal Certification), an accredited personal certification body based on ISO/IEC 17024, GIC provides certification services such as ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Provisional auditor, Auditor, Lead auditor and Senior auditor.

  • FSSC 22000 Certificate Overview

    ISO 22000 Certificate Overview

    •  The ISO 22000 standard incorporates the principles and application stages of the HACCP system developed by the International Food Standards Commission.
    •  The standard also requires identification and evaluation of all possible hazards in the food chain, including those that may be associated with the form of processes and facilities of use.
    •  Therefore, ISO 22000 helps identify the need for management among identified hazards and provides a means for documentation.

  • ISO 22000 Auditor Certification Requirements

    ISO 22000 Auditor Certification Requirements

       Documents to be submitted for registration as an auditor
    • -  Certificate of graduation and Certificate of Career
    • -  Auditor certificate
    • -  Education certificate
    • -  Audit history log sheet writing

  • ISO 22000 Auditor Certification Procedure

    ISO 22000 Auditor Certification Procedure

      1.  The applicant decides the grade of the examiner to apply for, completes the application, and submits the documentary evidence for the credentials. (If there is not enough evidence, it must be possible to prove it through additional evidence.)
      2.  Applicants are eligible for evaluation and are entitled to pass the Knowledge and Personality Test and are eligible for completion of the training as follows
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate approved by GPC that meets the requirements of educational institutions
    • -  Management system auditor or lead auditor training course completion certificate provided by an educational training institution designated by an accredited institution based on ISO/IEC 17024
      3.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, and maintenance fees must be paid annually in accordance with the certified cycle, and additional requirements must be met at the 3rd year in the renewal cycle.

Part 3

FSSC 22000 Version 5 | Food Safety System(FSSC)

Based on cooperation with IGC, GIC provides FSSC auditor certification services. IGC is an educational institution registered as the official Training Organization of FSSC and provides FSSC 22000 auditor registration service.

  • FSSC 22000 Version 5 Certificate Overview

    FSSC 22000 Version 5 Certificate Overview

    •  The FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification) standard is a food safety standard approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which has the most influence on food manufacturers, to introduce a food safety certification system suitable for the overall food industry.
    •  As the world's population grows, there is an increasing demand for cheap, safe and quality food. To meet these needs, FSSC 22000 provides the food industry with a reliable food safety platform.
    •  FSSC 22000, as a combination of Sector Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) based on ISO 22000 for manufacturer of different food products and ingredients in different sectors, and additional FSSC 22000 requirements, is applicable to all food manufacturers regardless of size, complexity and location. In addition, transportation and storage at the production site are included in the scope of certification.

  • FSSC 22000 Auditor Qualification Process

    FSSC 22000 Auditor Qualification Process

      1.  Working experience
    •  Food production or manufacturing, retail and food inspection or food-related laws Career in charge of quality assurance in progress or equivalent areas
    •  Experience in food or related industries, including at least 2 years of full-time work experience related to food safety functions.
      2.  Education
    •  Food-related or life science degree, or
    •  at least a food-related or life sciences higher education course
    •  successful completion of an equivalent course
      3.  Education training
    •  FSMS or QMS lead auditor course-at least 40 hours including exam
    •  HACCP training-minimum 16 hours including exam
    •  ISO 22000 standard-at least 8 hours including exam (if the lead auditor course does not include parts about the ISO 22000 standard)
    •  Food defense training (including exam) covering methods of food defense risk assessment and possible mitigation measures.
    •  Food fraud education and training (including exam) covering methods of assessing food fraud vulnerability and possible mitigation measures.
    •  Standards-All requirements related to the scheme (including tests): ISO/TS 22003 (Annex C), ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (standards applicable to the certification body audit process, including exam)
      4.  Others
    •  Audit: At least 10 days of audit experience and 5 ISO 22000 audits
    •  or GFSI's accredited scheme audit related to a specific industry, including at least one FSSC 22000 audit
    •  GFSI exam: All auditors must pass the GFSI exam within the deadline set by the foundation. New auditors are required to pass the GFSI exam before becoming eligible for FSSC 22000.
    •  Category I related: basic packaging certification, packaging technology degree
    •  Or higher-level certifications and certifications in food technology, food hygiene or related sciences, or basic certifications in food technology, food safety/sanitation or related sciences, and training (minimum 30 hours) of the World Packaging Association and the Certification for packaging technology that meets the requirements specified by the World Packaging Association
    •  FSSC 22000-Quality: Auditors qualified to ISO/IEC 17021-1 with respect to ISO 9001 certification accreditation under the ISO/TS 22003 category and ISO 9001 food sector code.
      5.  Auditor’s Initial evaluation and Approval
    •  FSSC 22000 witness screening of auditors to confirm that competence has been achieved
    •  All FSSC 22000 auditors (including auditors during training) must be registered on the portal according to Foundation guidelines.
      6.  Granting scope of certification for sub-classification (first and expanded)
    •  After receiving the initial auditor qualification, the auditor must be granted/approved for each category. The certification body shall demonstrate that the auditor satisfies the following requirements in order to assign the category code to the auditor.
    •  In relation to a new category (post-farm gate only except for food chain category A) to be granted as a trainee or as an auditor under the supervision of an auditor who has 6 months working experience in the subclass or qualified for the subclass, 5 audits of recognized by GFSI schemes.
    •  At least one of the five audits must be an FSSC 22000 audit (post or renewal audit phase 2). If an advisory service is used to demonstrate working experience, the total number of consulting days must be added to the six-month working experience.
    •  Demonstrate specific eligibility for sub-classification
    •  Satisfy the certification body's own qualification criteria for sub-classification

  • Education provided

    Education provided

       Understanding FSSC 22000
    • This course is intended for organizations, certification bodies, consultants, and those who are interested in a general knowledge of FSSC 22000 requirements and understand how they can be applied to other food chain organizations.
       FSSC 22000 Implementation
    • shows how FSSC 22000 can be implemented within various food chain categories for organizations, consultants and others based on the process above.
       FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Course
    • designed for organizations implementing FSSC 22000 to meet the training requirements of internal auditors. Training covers all elements specified in ISO 19011:2018.
       FSSC 22000 Senior Auditor Course
    • This course is held for those who wish to register as a lead auditor. It can also be applied to internal auditors and consultants. The composition of the training covers FSSC 22000 requirements, ISO 19011: 2018, ISO / IEC 17021-1: 2015 and ISO / TS 22003: 2013 and includes practice courses (e.g. Case study) and written exams. The total training time is 40 hours.

Part 3

FDA FSMA
Food Safety Modernization Act

GIC cooperates with IGC, a management certification Body. IGC is 7th in the world and the first in Korea to be accreditation as an FDA FSMA third-party certification body by the US FDA and IAS, providing auditor registration services.

  • FDA FSMA Certification Overview

    FDA FSMA Certification Overview

    •  On January 04, 2011, the U.S. government enacted the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to ensure the stability of food supply and protect public health through proactive prevention. With the enactment of the FSMA, the FDA can focus on preventing food safety issues.
    •  FSMA applies to facilities that manufacture, process, package or store food or feed. Also, companies that send food to the United States, such as producers, US importers, shippers, recipients, shippers, and transporters, must comply with FSMA.
    •  Therefore, according to FSMA, companies need to establish a food safety system that includes preventivemanagement based on hazard analysis and prepare a documented food safety plan

  • The Importance of FSMA Auditor Certification

    The Importance of FSMA Auditor Certification

      The United States is an important export destination for Korea and is a very important food export market. Therefore, the FSMA third-party certification serves as an opportunity for food companies to expand their exports to the US.

      Therefore, FSMA auditor certification is required in order to conduct an audit by an accredited third party to ensure compliance with the regulations required by FSMA.

  • FSMA Auditor Training Course

    FSMA Auditor Training Course

       Based on cooperation with IGC certification Body, GIC provides FSMA training course. Contents of IGC's FSMA Third Party Certified Auditor Training Course
    • -  FDA FSMA Third-Party Certification Program
    • -  Auditor Acceptance Criteria
    • -  FSMA Third-Party Certification Audit Checklist
    • -  FSMA Human Food Category Characteristics and application method
    • -  Low Acid and Acidified Foods
    • -  Fisheries/Seafood Products
    • -  Fruit or Vegetable Juices, Other Beverages Including Water
    • -  Starch Products
    • -  Food Additives
    • -  Nuts and Edible Seed Products

Part 3

PCQI | Preventive Controls Qualified Individual

Companies that export food to the United States must appoint a Food Safety Preventive Controls Professional (PCQI: Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) based on FSMA requirements to operate the HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls).

According to FSMA regulations, food manufacturers are required to establish and operate a food safety plan to prevent and manage potential risks in advance as well as traditional hazard analysis.

Also, a food safety plan must be established and preventive management by a preventive management expert. Should be validated and related records are required to be reviewed regularly.

PCQI certification must be issued through FSPCA after successful completion of a training course approved by The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA).

  • What is a PCQI?

    What is a PCQI?

       Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
    • Have successfully completed education on the development and application of preventive controls based on equal risk in accordance with a standardized curriculum, at least accreditation by the FDA as appropriate, Otherwise, it means a qualified person through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system.

  • PCQI's responsibility

    PCQI's responsibility

       The supporting documents to be submitted with the application are as follows.
    • 1.  Preparation of food safety plan
    • 2.  Validation of preventive measures
    • 3.  Record review
    • 4.  Re-analysis of food safety plan
    • 5.  Supervise or conduct other food-appropriate activities

  • Practitioners who will be involved in food safety production with training conditions for PCQI

    Practitioners who will be involved in food safety production with training conditions for PCQI

    •  Vice President of Food Safety
    •  Maintenance manager
    •  Production supervisor and manager
    •  Hygiene supervisor
    •  Quality Assurance Officer and Manager
    •  Safety manager
    •  Education supervisor
    •  Technical Director
    •  Packaging supervisor and manager
    •  Legal and Regulatory Officer

  • Contents of PCAI training

    Contents of PCQI training

    •  Preventive management concept training for FSMA response
    •  Food safety plan overview
    •  Operating GMP and other prerequisite programs
    •  Biological food safety hazards
    •  Food safety hazards in terms of chemical, physical and economic aspects.
    •  Pre-stage for the development of a food safety plan.
    •  Support for the preparation of the Food Safety Plan.
    •  Hazard Analysis and Determination of Preventive Control Points-Outline
    •  Hazard analysis and determination of preventive control points
    •  Preventive management
    •  Preventive management of food allergy support
    •  Hygiene Prevention Management
    •  Supply Chain Prevention Management
    •  Verification and validation procedure
    •  Record storage and management
    •  Recovery plan
    •  Overview of the law (GMP, risk analysis, risk-based preventive management)