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Certified Food Fraud Professional

Identify food fraud risks and build a VACCP-based mitigation plan for GFSI schemes.

Intermediate3 daysEnglish or ArabicGFSI Standards

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Course overview

Food fraud affects around 10% of the global food supply and costs an estimated US$10–15 billion a year. Commonly adulterated foods include milk, honey, olive oil, seafood, spices and juice, and the public health consequences can be severe.

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This 3-day course gives manufacturers an in-depth, practical understanding of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques for food fraud, applied to their own industry sector. It helps participants identify and mitigate raw-material risks in the supply chain, which is essential when implementing GFSI food safety standards.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Recognise types of food fraud and commonly adulterated foods
  2. 02Use food fraud databases and horizon scanning
  3. 03Carry out a food fraud vulnerability assessment
  4. 04Select and implement mitigation measures for raw materials
  5. 05Meet GFSI standard requirements for food fraud

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Understanding food fraud
    • Definitions and types of food fraud
    • Commonly adulterated foods and case studies
    • Public health and business impact
  2. Day 2
    Vulnerability assessment
    • Food fraud databases and intelligence
    • Assessing raw materials and suppliers
    • Scoring likelihood and detection
  3. Day 3
    Mitigation and compliance
    • Mitigation strategies and testing
    • Food fraud mitigation plan
    • GFSI requirements and written examination

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to complete a workplace project?

Yes. Each learner undertakes a food fraud vulnerability assessment at their place of work.

Is this required by GFSI standards?

Yes. BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS and SQF all require a documented food fraud vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

Reviews

“Thank you for the excellent service again as always. BEMCON provide a friendly and professional service every time we carried out training for our food outlets. BEMCON trainers are friendly, very professional mentors and deliver quality training. The whole process is a breeze and everyone is helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend BEMCON to anyone.”
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Where this course runs

RiyadhJeddahLive Online

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