
WHAT’S NEW
Differing training on JFS-B and JFS-B Plus standards for training auditors and judges
We would like to thank you for your continued support and cooperation in the activities of the Japan Food Safety Management Association.
One of the requirements to register as an auditor or judge for the JFS-B Plus standard is to meet one of the following.
・Completion of "JFS-A/B/B Plus Audit Training" conducted by a
JFSM-approved training organization
・Completion of two training courses: "JFS-A/B Standard Audit Training" conducted by a
JFSM-approved training organization and "Differing Training between JFS-B Standard
and JFS-B Plus Standard" organized by JFSM.
In order to register as an auditor or judge, you will need to complete a competence assessment at an auditing company and apply for registration with JFSM. Please note that completion of this training is not the only way to register as an auditor or judge.
We will hold two sessions of the above-mentioned "Training for Difference between JFS-B and JFS-B Plus Standards" in 2025.
There are no plans to hold this training after 2026.
We would like to inform you of the first training session as follows.
If you are interested in attending, please follow the instructions below to register.
※The second session will be held around November or December, and we plan to
announce the date around August.
1. Dates
July 25, 2025 0:00 - August 18, 2025 17:00
You can take the course from your own PC at any time during the above period.
2. Method of implementation
E-learning(Japanese)
※This will be conducted using the system of Pro-Seas Corporation.
※All personal information received from applicants will be shared not only with JFSM, but
also with Pro-Seas Corporation, the outsourcing company. All personal information will be
used solely for the purpose of administering this difference training and will not be used
for any other purpose. Please apply for the training after agreeing to the handling of
personal information.
3. Eligibility
Those who meet one of the following criteria.
(1) Those whose auditor/judge registration for JFS-A/B standards is valid or suspended at
the time of application.
(2) Those who are not registered as auditors/judges but have completed the audit training
for the JFS-A/B standard.
4. Training Program (tentative)
・Lecture explaining the differences in requirements between JFS-B and JFS-B Plus
standards (about 1 hour and 30 minutes in total)
・Completion examination (open book) (1 hour)
※Lectures and completion examination can be taken at any time during the period. It is not
necessary to complete all of the lectures and examinations consecutively, and it is possible
to take the lectures and examinations at different times.
5. Completion criteria
Completion exam 70 points or more
6. Retest
Each participant is allowed to take the retest one time during the event period
(no additional fee).
Re-examination is also within the period of 1. date of the event, so we recommend that
you take the examination as soon as possible.
7. Application Method and Period
Please apply from the following URL.
https://www.jfsm.or.jp/form_04/index.php
Application and bank transfer deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025, 17:00
※Information about the examination, etc. will be sent to applicants by e-mail from the
PROCEEDS INC. e-mail address on the examination start date. Please check your
security settings so that you can receive emails from @learning-ware.jp.
※Once you have applied, an email will be sent to your registered email address regarding
receipt of your application and bank transfer information.
※If you miss the deadline, please contact us at the address below.
8. Fee
19,800 yen per person (excluding tax 18,000 yen, consumption tax rate 10%)
9. Inquiries regarding this matter:
info@jfsm.or.jp (JFSM Secretariat)
Disclaimer: The translation process used on this English website is partially offered by a "machine translation" for your convenience. This translated document is provided for information purposes only. In the event of a difference of interpretation or a dispute, the original Japanese version of this document is binding.