Food defence and food fraud (TACCP/VACCP) – foundation live online tutor-led training course

A core element of the defence of food is a systematic evaluation of vulnerable elements of the supply chain carried out by an experienced and trusted team. This has more emphasis in BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety issue 9 (August 2022 onwards). One of the tools for performing this evaluation has been called Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP). This reflects established procedures for risk management and is likely that organisations will increasingly incorporate it into crisis and / or business continuity management frameworks.

Roles that would benefit from attending the training are technical staff from within organisations, but also staff from manufacturing, purchasing and those responsible for site security, HR and IT who would form an integral part of the TACCP team.

Insight and ability to identify and address threats that are identified by the assessment process, and to close any gaps in the organisation’s due diligence defence.

• To provide an introduction to TACCP, PAS96, BRCGS v9, Food Fraud and Food Defence
• To introduce tools to help conduct TACCP studies
• To share experiences and encourage debate around the topics discussed through delegate participation

 Learning outcomes

• Explain the concepts of Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Point (VACCP). 
• Understand the relevance of PAS96, BRCGS Global Standard v9, and the importance of these frameworks in protecting the food supply chain.
• Conduct a systematic evaluation of vulnerable elements within the supply chain using the TACCP approach. 
• Recognize potential threats to food integrity, including those related to food fraud and intentional contamination. 
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance the organization's food defence systems.