Food Defence – TACCP, Fundamentals, and Site Security (English)

This training provides a comprehensive overview of food defence requirements outlined in major food safety standards, including BRCGS Food Issue 9, FSSC 22000 v6, and IFS Food v8. Participants will gain an understanding of the different forms of intentional food sabotage, potential threats, and the best practices for mitigating risks in the food industry.

The training also covers threat assessment models (TACCP) and practical tools that can be integrated into a company’s Food Defence risk management strategy.

This training is designed for professionals in the food industry who want to strengthen their knowledge of food defence and enhance their ability to prevent intentional contamination. It is particularly beneficial for:

HACCP teams play a key role in food safety management. This training provides essential tools for conducting site security and TACCP analyses, enabling teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

The security of production sites and facilities is a crucial component of food defence. This training helps security and maintenance personnel recognize threats and implement protective measures to prevent intentional contamination.

Food safety extends beyond production to transportation and storage. This training equips logistics specialists with the knowledge to identify weak points in the supply chain and prevent security breaches.

Ensuring compliance with food safety standards is essential for brand reputation and legal requirements. This training helps quality and safety managers align their practices with BRCGS Food Issue 9, FSSC 22000, and IFS Food Defence requirements.

Senior management will benefit from this training by gaining strategic insights into how food defence measures protect brand reputation, reduce liability, and ensure compliance with global food safety standards.

This training is designed to provide practical strategies for preventing and managing intentional threats in the food industry. Ensuring food security, compliance, and supply chain resilience is critical to business success. Participants will gain actionable insights and tools to help their companies:

  • Meet international food safety standards
  • Enhance protection against intentional threats
  • Improve site security and supply chain integrity

Course leader:
Tuomas Virtalaine is a food chemist and certified Lead Auditor for BRCGS Food, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000. With over 25 years of experience in food safety development and more than 700 audits in various food industry sectors, his expertise lies in the practical application of BRCGS Food standard requirements.

  • Date: 05.06. 12:30-16:00 (UTC+3)
  • Location: Online training
  • Fee: 450€ / person (+ VAT where applicable)
  • Course leader: Tuomas Virtalaine, lead auditor

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