Description

Multinational organisations are driving the need for their suppliers throughout Europe to have robust food defence programmes, thereby minimising the risk of intentional contamination and tampering. If you work with, or want to work with, a multinational company you will probably be required to have a Food Defence Plan. This plan will build on your existing food safety, HACCP and crisis management plans, as well as incorporate audits of the security of premises, shipping/receiving and personnel, in order to help ensure safe and secure food supply.

Food Defence and Crisis Management: Developing a Food Defence Plan offers specific training for managers responsible for food security and defence, helping participants understand the issues and challenges that might arise at a food facility from intentional tampering or sabotage. At the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the potential threats to your business, and have the knowledge to develop a Food Defence Plan.

If you have already received food defence training in the USA, this seminar will help give you a European perspective on an American initiative, helping to address issues specific to Europe.

Programme

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Key highlights will include:

• Food Security Threats in Europe, The Bioterrorism Act in the USA, Government Regulations and Guidance
• Developing the Food Defence Team – Plans, Policies and Procedures
• Vulnerability Assessments, Crisis Management and Product Recalls
• Major Incident Management
• Handling Intentional Contamination Issues and Recalls
• Tampering and Complaint Investigations
• Workplace Violence and Intimidation, Malicious Contamination by Your Staff
• Valuable hands-on workshops teaching you how to assess a facility's vulnerability to outside threats

On completing this seminar, you will be able to:

• Assess, understand and plan appropriate responses to mitigate and reduce risks to your business
• Identify threats and potential sources of threats to your business
• Develop and manage your company’s food defence efforts
• Provide proof that you have received food defence training – all delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Book today and contribute to a safer and more secure food supply!

Who should attend?

• All facilities that ship, manufacture, process, package, or store food products for the US market or multinational organisations
• Food Defence Managers
• Crisis Management Managers
• Security Professionals
• QA/QC Managers
• Plant Managers
• Maintenance Managers and Engineers
• Safety Managers
• Corporate Legal Counsel
• Corporate Insurance Managers

Food Defence Coordinator Certification

Participants can also earn recognition as an AIB Certified Food Defence Coordinator by completing the online verification test and achieving a score of 80% or higher within 30 days of the seminar. This will be available at a discounted price to delegates. Further information to follow.

Hotels

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