Course description

This training course provides practical and strategic guidance on implementing TACCP (Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points) a proactive, risk-based system designed to identify and mitigate intentional threats to the food supply chain. Unlike HACCP (which targets unintentional hazards), TACCP focuses on malicious contamination, sabotage, food fraud, extortion, and terrorism. Aligned with PAS 96 (Guide to Protecting and Defending Food and Drink from Deliberate Attack) and GFSI food defense requirements, this course equips food businesses to build robust food defense plans that reduce vulnerabilities and enhance supply chain trust.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the principles and structure of TACCP and how it differs from HACCP

• Interpret PAS 96:2017 guidelines for food and drink defense

• Conduct food threat vulnerability assessments (TVA)

• Identify potential internal and external threats to food operations

• Implement countermeasures and food defense control points

• Build a multi-disciplinary food defense team and governance structure

• Document a comprehensive food defense plan

• Prepare for audits and compliance with BRCGS, FSSC 22000, FSMA, and IFS

• Train frontline staff in recognizing suspicious behavior and handling incidents

• Integrate TACCP with VACCP (food fraud prevention) and HACCP for holistic protection

Who Should Attend

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance Managers

• Supply Chain Security and Risk Managers

• HACCP and VACCP Team Members

• Site Managers and Operations Supervisors

• Regulatory and Compliance Officers

• Food Manufacturers, Distributors, Retailers

• Packaging and Ingredient Suppliers

• Exporters to the US or other FSMA-regulated markets

• Organizations pursuing BRCGS Issue 9, FSSC 22000, or IFS certifications

Recommended

• Basic HACCP understanding is helpful (but not mandatory)

• Ideal for organizations dealing with high-value, high-risk, or widely distributed products

• Recommended alongside VACCP (food fraud) training for full food integrity coverage