Learn the methodologies for implementing food defense and mitigating food fraud in this free online course on Alison.

Food defense and food fraud mitigation play an integral part in food safety. The requirements are written into various food safety standards such as IFS, BRC and FSSC 22000. Both terms, also called ‘food crime’, involve adulterating products by people who want to gain financially or cause intentional harm to consumers. This course will teach you the various concepts in food defense and fraud mitigation.

Become acquainted with the costs of food sabotage and areas of focus in food defense. Recognize the types of people that can potentially cause food sabotage and the risks from attackers within the food sector. This course will provide the latest information on food defense guidelines and legal requirements alongside the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard expectations. You will understand how and why an effective food defense strategy is essential to comply with regulations and promote trust in your brand.

By the end of the course, you will become better equipped with various tools and strategies to mitigate food fraud effectively. You will also develop and implement working food fraud mitigation and defense plans. As a result, this course will benefit food handlers, QA/QC personnel, production personnel, HACCP team members, food business owners and people in charge of food premises. In addition, it helps anyone who wishes to learn or improve their food defense knowledge can gain a practical understanding of this area. So wait no more to enroll in this course and improve your skills in food security management.