JFS-C Certification Program Document Ver.3.1 / JFS-C Certification
Program Document Ver.3.2 Comparison Table
Notes:
Red text: Additions or new requirements in ISO 22003-1 and IAF MD25, etc.
Green text: Confirmatory changes for clarification, etc.
JFS-C Certification Program Document Version 3.1

JFS-C Certification Program Document Ver. 3.2

1.

Program overview

1.

Program overview

1.4

Reference standard documents

1.4

Reference standard documents

Summary of Major Revisions

This Program is based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017, Conformity assessment —Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment
bodies (hereinafter referred to as "ISO/IEC 17011"), ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit andcertification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements (hereinafterreferred to as "ISO/IEC 17021"), ISO/TS 22003:2013 Food safety
management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit andcertification of food safety management systems (hereinafter referred to as"ISO/TS 22003"), and IAF MD4:2018 IAF mandatory document for the use of
information and communication technology (ICT) for auditing/assessment
purposes (hereinafter referred to as “IAF MD4”).

This Program is based on ISO/IEC 17011:2017, Conformity assessment — Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment 22003-1 and addition of IAF MD11 and IAF MD25 as abodies (hereinafter referred to as "ISO/IEC 17011"), ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 new reference document
Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit andcertification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements (hereinafterreferred to as "ISO/IEC 17021-1"), ISO 22003-1:2022 Requirements forbodies carrying out audits and certification of food safety management
systems (hereinafter referred to as “ ISO 22003-1"), IAF MD4:2018 IAF
mandatory document for the use of information and communication
technology (ICT) for auditing/assessment purposes (hereinafter referred to as“IAF MD4”), IAF MD 11:2023 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of
ISO/IEC 17021-1 for Audits of Integrated Management Systems (hereinafterreferred to as “IAF MD11”) and IAF MD25:2022 IAF Mandatory Document on
the Evaluation Criteria for Conformity Assessment Schemes (hereinafterreferred to as "IAF MD25").

1.5

1.5

Standards covered by this Program

Standards covered by this ProgramThis Program defines the accreditation and certification programs of the JFS-C This Program defines the accreditation and certification programs of the JFS-C Alignment with JFS-B Standard Ver. 3.0
standard (hereinafter referred to as this Standard). The sectors to which thisstandard (hereinafter referred to as this Standard). The sectors to which thisStandard applies are the " Food Manufacturing Sectors (CI, CII, CIII, CIV)" and Standard applies are the " Food Manufacturing Sectors (CI, CII, CIII, CIV)" and"Chemical Products Manufacturing Sector (K), including biochemical products " Manufacturing sector of chemical products (K), including biochemical(manufacture of additives, vitamins, minerals, cultures, flavors, enzymes,
products (Production of chemical products (including biochemical products)
processing aids, etc.)”.
and cultures used as food ingredients or processing aids in food production)”.
Alignment with JFS-B Standard Ver. 3.0

1.6

Certification program operating organization structure

1.6

Certification program operating organization structure

1.6.1 The business organization of JFSM consists of a Board of Directors, a
1.6.1 The business organization of JFSM consists of a Board of Directors, aBoard of Councilors, inspectors and the JFSM Secretariat. The rules for each
Board of Councilors, inspectors and the JFSM Secretariat. The rules for each
entity in the organization are stipulated in the articles of incorporation, and the entity in the organization are stipulated in the articles of incorporation, and themain functions and authorities of each entity are as follows.
main functions and authorities of each entity are as follows.

1) The Board of Directors resolves matters related to the business execution of 1) The Board of Directors resolves matters related to the business execution of Change in line with current operational Slignment
JFSM and approves the documents of the standards (Certification Program
JFSM and approves the scheme documents (certification program documents
Document and JFS-C Standard Document) and the regulations related to this and JFS-C standard documents) and other documents.
Program.
1.6.3 The Board of Directors appoints representatives from the JFSM
Secretariat who are responsible for contacting the accreditation bodies andcertification bodies and the GFSI.

1.6.3 The Board of Directors appoints a representative from among JFSM
Secretaries to liaise with accreditation and certification bodies and GFSI, andreports on the appointment to the board of directors.

Change in line with current operational Slignment

1.6.4 Responsibility and authority of the organization that manages thisProgram are defined in "JFS-C
Certification Program Organization Regulations".
2.

Regulations for Certification Program Owner

2.

Regulations for Certification Program Owner

2.5

Use of logo mark related to certification by this Program

2.5

Use of logo mark related to certification by this ProgramThis Program is intended to certify the food safety management system of anorganization, not the food safety of the product itself. Therefore, even if anorganization has acquired certification under this Program, the organization isprohibited from using any labels, marks and/or descriptions on the productconcerning the certification of this Program which indicates conformity to thefood safety standard.
The use of the logo mark related to the certification of this Program is definedin the "Provision for JFS-C Certification Logo Handling"

This Program is intended to certify the food safety management system of an Strengthening of requirements for labeling andorganization, not the food safety of the product itself. Therefore, even if a description on product packaging added with the revision
product is manufactured at a site certified to this standard, it is not permitted from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO 22003-1
to display a logo mark or description on the product or its product packaging(including primary and secondary packaging) that could mislead consumers
into believing that the product has been certified to a food safety management
system.
The use of the logo mark related to the certification of this Program is definedin the "Provision for JFS-C Certification Logo Handling"

2.6
Multilateral recognition rules for accreditation activities
2.6
Multilateral recognition rules for accreditation activities
JFSM ensures that a certification body that issues certificates accredited by AB JFSM ensures that a certification body that issues certificates accredited by AB Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
who are a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and has
who are a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and has
22003-1signed the International Multilateral Recognition Regulation (MLA) based on
signed the International Multilateral Recognition Regulation (MLA) based on
this JFS-C standard and Program. Also, an accreditation body that provides the this JFS-C standard and Program. Also, an accreditation body that provides thecertification under this Program shall fulfill the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011 certification under this Program shall fulfill the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011
and the additional requirements listed in section 4.2 below, be a member ofand the additional requirements listed in section 4.2 below, be a member of
the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and is a signatory to the IAF
the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and is a signatory to the IAF
International Multilateral Recognition Agreement (MLA; Level 4: ISO/TS
International Multilateral Recognition Agreement (MLA) (ISO/TS 22003:2013
22003:2013).
compatible with level 4 or ISO 22003-1:2022)
3.
Development and revision of JFS-C standard documents andoperational integrity

3.
Development and revision of JFS-C standard documents andoperational integrity

3.1

3.1

JFS-C standard document development and revision process

JFS-C standard document development and revision process2) The Secretariat publishes the draft of the standard document on the JFSM
website and makes it available for public comment for at least 2 weeks.

2) The Secretariat publishes the draft of the standard document on the JFSM
website and makes it available for public consultation for at least 2 weeks.

Additional corrections to notation

3) The Secretariat establishes a forum for discussing the draft standard
document under development with the Stakeholder Committee.

3) The Secretariat establishes a forum for discussing the draft standard
document under development with the Stakeholder Committee whennecessary.

Additional corrections to notation

13) JFSM publishes guidance and requirements regarding version transition for 13) JFSM publishes guidance and requirements regarding version transition for Clarification of notations
the certification bodies when a new version of the Program takes effect. The
the certification bodies in accordance with the Provision of Document Control,
information includes the following elements.
when a new version of the Program takes effect. The information includes thefollowing elements.
3.2
Operation and integrity of this Program
3.2.1 JFSM engages in regular exchanges and communication with thecontracted accreditation bodies (Harmonization Meetings of the CPO, ABs andCBs) and ensures that the accredited certification bodies are accredited inaccordance with ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS 22003 and IAF MD4.

3.2
Operation and integrity of this Program
3.2.1 JFSM engages in regular exchanges and communication with the Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
contracted accreditation bodies (Harmonization Meetings of the CPO, ABs and 22003-1 and addition of IAF MD25 as a new referenceCBs) and ensures that the accredited certification bodies are accredited in document
accordance with ISO 22003-1, IAF MD4 and IAF MD25.

3.2.2 When operating this Program, JFSM requires that all certification bodies 3.2.2 When operating this Program, JFSM requires that all certification bodies Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
conducting certification activities obtain ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS 22003 and IAF conducting certification activities obtain ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 22003-1, IAF 22003-1 and addition of IAF MD25 as a new reference
MD4 accreditation and conclude a compulsory contract regarding their
MD4 and IAF MD25 accreditation and conclude a compulsory contract document
applicable certification activities.
regarding their applicable certification activities.
4.

Requirements for accreditation bodies

4.

Requirements for accreditation bodies

4.1

Requirements for accreditation bodies

4.1

Requirements for accreditation bodies

4.1.1 Accreditation bodies that accredit certification bodies under this Program 4.1.1 Accreditation bodies that accredit certification bodies under this Program Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
shall meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and the additional
shall meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and the additional
22003-1
requirements listed in section 4.2 below, and be a member of the International requirements listed in section 4.2 below, and be a member of the International
Accreditation Forum (IAF). Accreditation bodies shall also be signatories to the Accreditation Forum (IAF). Accreditation bodies shall also be signatories to theInternational Multilateral Recognition Regulation (MLA) (Level 4: ISO/TS
International Multilateral Recognition Regulation (MLA) (ISO/TS 22003:2013
22003:2013).
compatible with level 4 or ISO 22003-1:2022).
4.2

Additional requirements for ISO/IEC 17011:2017

4.2

Additional requirements for ISO/IEC 17011:2017

4.2.1 JFSM stipulates the following requirements for conformity assessment 4.2.1 JFSM stipulates the following requirements for conformity assessment
bodies: ISO/IEC17011:2017.
bodies: ISO/IEC17011:2017.
2）Information requirements [8.1, 8.2]

2）Information requirements [8.1, 8.2]

③ Accreditation bodies shall report to JFSM the following information a) to c)③Accreditation bodies shall report to JFSM the following information a) to c)
Added as Additionnal requirements of IAF new standards
without delay and the information d) when requested by the association.
without delay and the information d) when requested by the association, and document, MD25a) Suspension, withdrawal of accreditation, reduction of sector accreditation
information e) after completing the assessment.
b) Complaints that could compromise the accreditation statusa) Suspension, withdrawal of accreditation, reduction of sector accreditationc) Significant nonconformities (nonconformities that may affect the validityof b) Complaints that could compromise the accreditation statusaccreditation)c) Significant nonconformities (nonconformities that may affect the validity ofd) Information on the accreditation assessment conducted for the certification accreditation)bodyd) Information on the accreditation assessment conducted for the certificationbodye) Summary of Accreditation Assessment④ JFSM will provide the following information to accreditation bodies.
a) Information on certification bodies acquired by JFSM through the Integrity
Program described in section 3.6 in this document.
b) Information regarding changes to this Program and related documentation.
c) Other information necessary for certification assessment (including
complaints about certification bodies)④ JFSM will provide the following information to accreditation bodies.
Added as Additionnal requirements of IAF new standardsa) Information on certification bodies acquired by JFSM through the Integrity document, MD25
Program described in section 3.6 in this document, including the results of KPIanalysis and the results of office audits conducted by JFSM.
b) Information regarding changes to this Program and related documentation.
c) Other information necessary for certification assessment (including
complaints about certification bodies)17）Sharing the results of the certification body's confirmation, etc.
Added as Additionnal requirements of IAF new standards
Upon consultation with JFSM, the accreditation body shall check the conformity document, MD25
and effectiveness of the certification body, etc. based on the information(including KPIs, nonconformities and concerns found in the office audit)
provided by JFSM in accordance with 2) ④ a), and provide the results to JFSM.
18）Validation
Added as Additionnal requirements of IAF new standards
Prior to the revision of the program document, JFSM requests the accreditation document, MD25
body to verify the validity of the revision of the program document. In thiscase, the number of days required for the validation by the accreditation bodyshall be agreed upon through prior consultation between JFSM and theaccreditation body.

5.

Requirements for certification bodies

5.

Requirements for certification bodies

5.1

Fundamental requirements for certification activities

5.1

Fundamental requirements for certification activities

5.1.1 Contract conditions with certification bodies
5.1.1 Contract conditions with certification bodies
Certification bodies that perform certification work for this Program shall meet Certification bodies that perform certification work for this Program shall meetthe following prerequisites.
the following prerequisites.
2) Certification bodies shall be accredited by accreditation bodies contractedwith JFSM based on ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS 22003, IAF MD4 and Section 5(Requirements for certification bodies) of this document.

2） Certification bodies shall be accredited by accreditation bodies contractedwith JFSM based on ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 22003-1, IAF MD4 and Section 5(Requirements for certification bodies) of this document.

5.2

5.2

Requirements for certification activities

5.2.2 Implementation of audits

Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
22003-1

Requirements for certification activities

5.2.2 Implementation of audits２）Certification bodies shall determine the audit frequency and audit duration 2）Certification bodies shall determine the audit frequency and audit duration With the revision of ISO/TS 22003 to ISO 22003-1,
and prepare an audit plan according to the following.
and prepare an audit plan according to the following.
"multi-site organization" was defined. It was specified① Each site shall be audited at least once a year for each sector and/or① Each site shall be audited at least once a year for each sector and/orthat this includes "cases where management is controlled
subsector to be certified to evaluate all requirements of the Standard.
subsector to be certified to evaluate all requirements of the Standard.
by a central function and the manufacturing process②The audit frequency shall be decided with consideration for the past audit② The audit frequency shall be decided with consideration for the past audit
spans multiple sites." Based on the above, we have added
history, points of conformity with the Standard, product seasonality, increase history, points of conformity with the Standard, product seasonality, increase requirements related to audits when there is a
in manufacturing capacity, changes to organizational structure, changes inin manufacturing capacity, changes to organizational structure, changes inheadquarters function separate from the site.
product technology, and changes in product types.
product technology, and changes in product types.
③Regardless of the audit frequency of ①and ②, additional surveillance audits ③ Regardless of the audit frequency of ① and ②, additional surveillance audits
shall be performed when there is evidence or suspicion of nonconformity in the shall be performed when there is evidence or suspicion of nonconformity in theorganization.
organization.
④The audit duration shall be decided based on the "Audit duration④ The audit duration shall be decided based on the "Audit duration
determination procedure manual" as specified in Annex 1.
determination procedure manual" as specified in Annex 1.
⑤ At least one of the surveillance audits performed up to the recertification⑤ At least one of the surveillance audits performed up to the recertification
audit shall be an unannounced audit. In addition, the audit report shall clearly audit shall be an unannounced audit. In addition, the audit report shall clearly
indicate that the audit conducted was an unannounced audit.
indicate that the audit conducted was an unannounced audit. Audits of head
office functions are not subject to unannounced audits unless the head office
functions are located in the same location as the on-site audit.
⑥ Audit of head office functions is referred to in 8) "Audit of head office
functions."
３）Auditor selection procedure
Certification bodies shall implement procedures for auditor selection, including
auditor rotation, such as no more than six consecutive audits at the same site,in order to maintain the impartiality of the audits.

1） Auditor selection procedure
Correction of discrepancies between Japanver andnCertification bodies shall implement procedures for auditor selection, including English Version of this document
auditor rotation, such as no more than six consecutive audits at the same site,in order to maintain the impartiality of the audits.
8）Audit of head office functions
With the revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO 22003-1,①The certification body shall conduct an audit of the head office function"multi-site organization" was defined and it was clearly(hereinafter referred to as "head office function") and include it in thestated that "management is controlled by a central
certification. This audit shall include an interview with the personnel in charge function and the manufacturing process is spread overof the head office function. This head office function audit shall be
multiple sites" is included in this definition. In the revision
documented.
from ISO 22003 to ISO 22003-1, "multi-site organization"②The auditor shall conduct the head office function audit in the context of the is defined, and it includes "the case where management is
on-site audit of the site. The auditor shall review the requirements orcontrolled by a central function and manufacturing
standards established for food safety at the head office function audit andprocesses are spread over multiple sites".
ensure that they have been properly incorporated into site-specificdocumentation and are currently being implemented at the site's on-site audit.
③In principle, audit of head office functions shall be conducted prior to on-site
audits. If on-site audits are conducted without notification, audits of head
office functions shall also be conducted without notification, but audits can also
be conducted with notification at the request of the audited organization. For
both on-site audits and audits of head office functions, the scope ofunannounced audits and notified audits shall be stated in the audit report.

5.2.3 Audit Reports

5.2.3 Audit Reports

1) Preparation of audit reports① The audit report is a record to prove that the auditor has properly
conducted the audit and determined the conformity of the organization. The
certification body shall have a clear structure for the preparation andproduction of the audit report. The certification body shall prepare the audit
report in accordance with this structure and deliver it to the organization
within two weeks after the certification decision or decision to continue
certification.
The audit report shall include the following:a) Details of audit durationb) Summary of assessment resultsc) FSM/HACCP/GMP section summaryd) Individual evaluation results for all requirements(conformity/nonconformity)e) Details of nonconformity and basis of judgmentf) Notable examples of good practicesg) Type of audit (announced or unannounced)h) Details required in ISO/IEC 17021 9.4.81）Preparation of audit reports
With the revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO 22003-1,①The audit report is a record to prove that the auditor has properly conducted "multi-site organization" was defined and it was clearly
the audit and determined the conformity of the organization. The certification stated that "management is controlled by a central
body shall have a clear structure for the preparation and production of thefunction and the manufacturing process is spread overaudit report. The certification body shall prepare the audit report in accordance multiple sites" is included in this definition. In the revision
with this structure and deliver it to the organization within two weeks after the from ISO 22003 to ISO 22003-1, "multi-site organization"
certification decision or decision to continue certification.
is defined, and it includes "the case where management is
The audit report shall include the following:
controlled by a central function and manufacturinga) Details of audit duration
processes are spread over multiple sites".
b) Summary of assessment resultsc) FSM/HACCP/GMP section summaryd) Individual evaluation results for all requirements(conformity/nonconformity)e) Details of nonconformity and basis of judgmentf) Notable examples of good practicesg) Type of audit (announced or unannounced)h) Details required in ISO/IEC 17021-1 9.4.8i) If head office function is reviewed, the information collected in connection
with the head office function and the content of objective evidencej) If head office function is reviewed, identification of the function and/or
process reviewed

5.2.4 Registration of certified organizations
After making a decision on the certification of an organization or making
changes to the certification, the certification body shall submit the informationon the certified organization to JFSM by the 15th of the month following themonth in which the certification decision or change was made.
Certification bodies and certified organizations shall be in agreement that thefollowing information will be made public by JFSM:
1) Name and address of certified organization (in English)2) Sectors or subsectors, products, manufacturing processes andmanufacturing locations (when manufacturing processes and manufacturinglocations need to be specified)3) Effective date of the certificate
4) Expiration date of the certification
5) Certification status (e.g., suspension or withdrawal, and the date; only if
applicable)

5.2.4 Registration of certified organizations
After making a decision on the certification of an organization or making
changes to the certification, the certification body shall submit the informationon the certified organization to JFSM by the 15th of the month following themonth in which the certification decision or change was made.
Certification bodies and certified organizations shall be in agreement that thefollowing information will be made public by JFSM:
1) Name and address of certified organization (in English)2) Sectors or subsectors, products, manufacturing processes andmanufacturing locations (when manufacturing processes and manufacturinglocations need to be specified) and head office function (for audit purposes
only).
3) Effective date of the certificate
4) Expiration date of the certification
5) Certification status (e.g., suspension or withdrawal, and the date; only if
applicable)

6.

Requirements for personnel and auditors

6.

Requirements for personnel and auditors

6.1

Requirements for personnel

6.1

Requirements for personnel

With the revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO 22003-1,"multi-site organization" was defined and it was clearlystated that "management is controlled by a central
function and the manufacturing process is spread overmultiple sites" is included in this definition. In the revisionfrom ISO 22003 to ISO 22003-1, "multi-site organization"
is defined, and it includes "the case where management is
controlled by a central function and manufacturing
processes are spread over multiple sites".

6.1.1 Personnel competence

6.1.1 Personnel competence
1 ） Regardless of the scope of accreditation, certification bodies shall have Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
2) Regardless of the scope of accreditation, certification bodies shall havesystems and procedures in place to ensure that personnel who conduct the 22003-1
systems and procedures in place to ensure that personnel who conduct thecertification activities specified in Annex A of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and Annex C ofcertification activities specified in Annex A of ISO/IEC 17021 and Annex C of
ISO/TS 22003 have the competencies described in these Annexes and that the ISO 22003-1 have the competencies described in these Annexes and that therequirements specified by JFSM are met.
requirements specified by JFSM are met.
6.1.4 Notifications to personnel
Certification bodies shall notify the personnel involved in this Program of all
relevant requirements (ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS 22003 and IAF MD4).

6.1.4 Notifications to personnel
Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
Certification bodies shall notify the personnel involved in this Program of all 22003-1 and addition of IAF MD25 as a new reference
relevant requirements (ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 22003-1 and IAF MD4 and IAF documentMD25).

6.2

6.2

Requirements for auditors

Requirements for auditors6.2.1 Auditor competence
Certification bodies shall have systems and procedures in place to ensure thatthe auditors conducting audits comply with the competence requirements set
forth in ISO/IEC17021, ISO/TS 22003 and IAF MD4, and in particular therequirements set by JFSM, regardless of their scope of accreditation.

6.2.1 Auditor competence
Certification bodies shall have systems and procedures in place to ensure thatthe auditors conducting audits comply with the competence requirements set
forth in ISO/IEC17021-1, ISO 22003-1 and IAF MD4, and in particular therequirements set by JFSM, regardless of their scope of accreditation.

Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
22003-1

6.2.3 Initial registration requirements for auditors.

6.2.3 Initial registration requirements for auditors
The certification body shall apply for registration of the auditor who wishes tobe registered at in accordance with the "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial
Registration".

Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the
preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial
Registration".

1) Certification bodies shall confirm that auditors wishing to register meet the 1）Certification bodies shall confirm that auditors wishing to register meet the Revision of related descriptions in accordance with thefollowing requirements prior to their initial registration.
following requirements prior to their initial registration.
preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial① Completion of a training course (40 hours, five days, in principle) to acquire ①Completion of a training course (40 hours, five days, in principle) to acquire Registration".
auditing skills and knowledge based on a quality management system or food auditing skills and knowledge based on a quality management system or foodsafety management system and knowledge of related laws and regulations.
safety management system and knowledge of related laws and regulations.
② Completion of a training course (minimum of two days) or equivalent②Completion of a training course (minimum of two days) or equivalenttraining to acquire HACCP (Food Safety Hazard and Risk Assessment) skills and training to acquire HACCP (Food Safety Hazard and Risk Assessment) skills andknowledge based on the principles of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
knowledge based on the principles of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
③ Completion of the training program specified in ①
③Completion of the training program specified in 6.2.6 1)
3) Certification bodies shall assess the passing of the GFSI recognized3）Prior the initial registration of an auditor, Certification bodies shall assess
certification program by an assessor prior to the initial registration of thethe audit by the auditor in accordance with "Provision for JFS-C Auditor
auditor. Assessment of competency requires at least three audit assessments, Initial Registration".
at least one of which shall be an audit witnessed by personnel capable ofassessing the competency of auditors.

Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the
preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial
Registration".

6.2.4 Audit performance and assessment program

6.2.4 Audit performance and assessment program３）Re-assessment of auditor competency
At least once a year JFSM confirms whether each registered auditor meets therequirements of 6.2.4, 1) ①or ②above. If any auditor fails to meet thisrequirement, JFSM will suspend the registration of that auditor.
To cancel the suspension, the certification body may reapply to JFSM for theregistration of the auditor by reassessing the auditor’s competence inaccordance with the assessment program for the initial registration in 6.2.3,3), and recording and submitting the results of the assessment to JFSM.

3）Re-assessment of auditor competency
Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the
At least once a year JFSM confirms whether each registered auditor meets the preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initialrequirements of 6.2.4, 1). If any auditor fails to meet this requirement, JFSM Registration".
will suspend the registration of that auditor.
To cancel the suspension, the certification body may reapply to JFSM for theregistration of the auditor by reassessing the auditor’s competence inaccordance with evaluation of audits based on the requirements of 6.2.3, 3),
and recording and submitting the results of the assessment to JFSM.

6.2.5 Continuing professional development
Certification bodies shall ensure that all auditors have access to information on
sector or subsector best practices, food safety, the latest developments intechnology, relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Certification bodies shall maintain records on all relevant training received by
the auditors.

6.2.5 Continuing professional development
Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the1）Certification bodies shall ensure that all auditors have access to information preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initialon sector or subsector best practices, food safety, the latest developments in Registration".
technology, relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Certification bodies shall maintain records on all relevant training received by
the auditors.
2）Certification bodies shall urge continuous professional development ofauditors in accordance with the step-up flow from R0 auditors to R1 auditorspresented by JFSM in the "JFS-C Auditor Initial Registration Provision."

6.2.6 Auditor training
6.2.6 Auditor training
Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the１）Training conducted by trainers
１）Certification bodies shall ensure that persons in charge of education andpreparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial① Certification bodies shall ensure that trainers in charge of conducting auditor training of auditors at the certification body (hereinafter referred to as
Registration".
training in the certification bodies (hereinafter referred to as "trainers") have
"Trainers ") complete the education and training provided by JFSM. The
completed the training provided by JFSM.
education and training provided by JFSM include the content of educational② Trainers shall establish annual training programs based on the training
materials related to the JFS-C standard or certification program.
defined above and conduct the programs for the auditors. The training２）Trainers shall establish annual training programs based on the training
programs shall include the following.
defined above and conduct the programs for the auditors. The traininga) Knowledge of the JFS-C Standard and the JFS-C Certification Program
programs shall include the following.
b) Knowledge of revisions of the JFS-C Standard and the JFS-C Certificationa) Knowledge of the JFS-C Standard and the JFS-C Certification Program
Programb) Knowledge of revisions of the JFS-C Standard and the JFS-C Certificationc) Knowledge of sector-specific or subsector-specific food safety
Program③ Certification bodies shall assess the degree of understanding of auditorsc) Knowledge of sector-specific or subsector-specific food safety
who have completed the training programs of the relevant institutions defined ３）Certification bodies shall assess the degree of understanding of auditorsin ②above by testing, interviews, or other methods.
who have completed the training programs of the relevant institutions definedin ２）above by testing, interviews, or other methods.

6.2.7 Extension of auditable sectors or subsectors
In order to extend their auditable sectors or subsectors, auditors shall take a
training program similar to the initial registration requirements for auditors
described in 6.2.3 and conduct at least three supervised audits for the new
sectors or subsectors. At least one of these audits shall be a witnessed audit
accompanied by an audit instructor capable of assessing the competency ofauditors. The certification body shall assess the results of the training andaudits, evaluate whether the auditor has the ability to conduct audits in the
new sectors or subsectors, and approve the extension of the audit scope.

6.2.7 Extension of auditable sectors or subsectors
Revision of related descriptions in accordance with the
In order to expand the scope of auditor audits, certification bodies shall urge preparation of "Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initialauditors to attend training programs in the new sector or sub-sector, and shall Registration".
ensure that at least three audits of the new sector or sub-sector, as well as the" Provision for JFS-C Auditor Initial Registration" as described in 6.2.3, havebeen conducted. At least one of these audits shall be a witnessed audit
accompanied by an audit instructor capable of assessing the competency ofauditors. The certification body shall assess the results of the training andaudits, evaluate whether the auditor has the ability to conduct audits in the
new sectors or subsectors, and approve the extension of the audit scope.

6.3 Competence required for technical reviewers
6.3 Competence required for technical reviewers
Certification bodies shall ensure below competences of technical reviewers,
Certification bodies shall ensure below competences of technical reviewers,
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who review audit report technically, and shall record competencies individually. who review audit report technically, and shall record competencies individually. 22003-1
1) Competences required by ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS22003
1）Competences required by ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 22003-1
6.4 Witness-assessors competence
6.4 Witness-assessors competence
Certification bodies shall ensure below competences of witness-assessors, who Certification bodies shall ensure below competences of witness-assessors, who Changes due to revision from ISO/TS 22003 to ISO
witness onsite audits and evaluate competence of auditors, and shall record
witness onsite audits and evaluate competence of auditors, and shall record
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competencies individually.
competencies individually.
1) competence as required by ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/TS22003
1) competence as required by ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO 22003-1