An ISO consultant working with the requirements for an ISO 22000 audit in Qatar should be as structured as mentioned below:
1. Familiarize themselves with the key components of the ISO 22000 standard like principles relating to the food safety management system (FSMS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in general.
2. Conduct a gap analysis: ISO Consultancy in Qatar assess the current food safety practices of the organization vis-à-vis ISO 22000 requirements and identify areas requiring improvement towards compliance.
3. Review Documentation: Ensure all the relevant documents, such as policies, procedures, and records, are in place and up to date. This includes the FSMS manual, hazard analysis, and monitoring records.
4. Training: Training sessions of employees should be carried out to ensure they know their roles and responsibilities under the FSMS and understand food safety.
5. Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits to assess the performance of the FSMS and correct discrepancies that may come out before the external audit.
6. Management Review: Host a management review meeting to review the FSMS’s overall performance and, therefore, engage top management
Offering these steps, an ISO consultant can effectively prepare an organization for a successful ISO 22000 audit in Qatar.