PECB ISO 22000 Foundation case studies
PECB ISO 22000 Foundation · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The PECB ISO 22000 Foundation credential is an entry-level certificate for people who need a working knowledge of food safety management systems (FSMS) as defined by ISO 22000. According to PECB's course page, the training introduces the fundamental concepts, principles and requirements of an FSMS, and prepares candidates for the certification exam. The PECB ISO 22000 Foundation case studies are 5 cases and about 3,461 words.
1Yogurt line: which controls belong in the hazard control plan
A yogurt manufacturer in Portugal runs one filling line for both plain yogurt and a yogurt with sesame paste. The line has pasteurization at 85 °C for 30 s, a metal detector after filling, and an allergen changeover clean between the sesame and plain products.
835 words, about 4 min2Sous-vide launch without product-specific validation
A chilled ready-meal factory plans to launch a new sous-vide chicken product. The process uses 62 °C for 45 minutes, then rapid chilling to 3 °C within 90 minutes.
667 words, about 3 min3Paprika recall: traceability and withdrawal decision
A spice blender produces paprika, cumin and chili blends for 14 food manufacturers. Lot codes are date-based (YYDDD) and printed on 25 kg bags; the same lot code can cover two production days if the silo is not emptied.
654 words, about 3 min4School catering: repeated corrective actions and an empty management review
A contract caterer supplies 38 schools with chilled meals. The FSMS has been certified for three years.
591 words, about 3 min5Fresh-cut salad: environmental Listeria and a water interruption
A fresh-cut salad processor washes shredded lettuce in chlorinated water (target 50-100 ppm free chlorine, pH 6.5-7.5), spins, and packs under modified atmosphere at 4 °C. The environmental monitoring programme tests food contact surfaces and drains monthly for Listeria spp.
714 words, about 4 min