ISO 22003-1:2022 Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems B.2: Factors considered in determining audit duration

What does B.2 require?

In setting duration the body considers the applicable standards and scheme rules; the Table A.1 categories (using the highest basic duration when several apply); complexity of activities and the FSMS; hazards of the products, processes and services; the regulatory context; outsourcing; FSMS maturity, audit type and prior results; site size, infrastructure, number and location of sites and seasonality; multi-site aspects; combined, joint or integrated audits; delivery method including ICT; degree of central control; automation, closed systems and labour intensity; and language or interpretation needs.