Understanding product defence
£26.00 (plus VAT)
Those accountable or responsible for managing the product defence system and members of the product defence team.
This product defence training series is written by Kassy Marsh who is a PCQI Lead Instructor (certificate #79fa1998) and co-authored the book Assessing Threat Vulnerability for Food Defence. The methodology used is traceable to PAS 96.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll understand product defence so you can complete other mini trainings in this series.
This course explains the terms used in product defence, so that you can understand the requirements and apply them confidently.
It explains how fraud, sabotage and terrorism sit under the heading of product defence, so that you understand the scope for when you need to manage, create, or maintain the plan.
The course demystifies VACCP, TACCP and explains how threats and vulnerabilities can’t be separated, so that the you understand the key requirements for a compliant threat and vulnerability assessment.
Product defence – a complicated subject, simplified!
TACCP, VACCP, authenticity, food defence, food fraud, vulnerability, threat assessments – and the list of confusing terms goes on and on! It’s no wonder that the subject of product defence has everyone scratching their heads. If you find this subject confusing, you’re not alone.
This mini training resolves that problem in less than an hour. This course is the straight talking that you’ve come to expect from Techni-K. We tackle the confusion head on and provide you with a clear way of working including simple terms and explanations.
Complete this course and you’ll have a really good base of understanding of the topic, which will allow you to then build on your training and build your confidence in this complex subject.
6 mini trainings
There are a total of 6 mini trainings in this series. Understanding product defence is the first. You can complete the subsequent mini trainings or go for our super course which contains all 6 (saving you £26):
Unit 1 – Understanding product defence (this mini training).
Unit 2 – Managing the product defence system.
Unit 3 – Identifying vulnerabilities upstream.
Unit 4 – Identifying internal vulnerabilities.
This training has been designed to meet the following sections of the standards:
| BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 |
BRCGS Packaging Issue 6 |
BRCGS Agents & Brokers Issue 3 |
BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4 |
| 4.1.4 Authorised access
4.2 Food defence 5.4.2 – 5.4.5 Product authenticity, claims and chain of custody |
3.8 Product authenticity, chains of custody
4.4 Site security and product defence |
4.8 Product authenticity
4.3.1 Product security/ food defence |
3.5.3 Product fraud risk management
4.2.1, 4.2.2 Site security and product defence 5.2.1, 5.2.2 Vehicle security 10.3.3 Product fraud risk management
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| FSSC 22000 Version 5.1 |
IFS Food Version 7 |
SQF Food Manufacturing Edition 9 | |
| 2.5.4 Food fraud mitigation
2.5.3 Food defense |
4.20 Food fraud
6 Food defence plan |
2.7.1 Food defense plan
2.7.2 Food fraud |
Intentional adulteration rule
(Final 2016) |
About the training
Sample video
‘Understanding product defence’ will teach you a general understanding to the subject of product defence, including food fraud, how this impacts other food related products (such as packaging) and product security.
The course includes exercises and takes approx. 50 minutes without breaks.
The test is made up of 25 multiple-choice questions. 70% is required to pass and gain a certificate. The test is open book and retakes are free of charge.
On completion of this course, you’ll have a good understanding of the subject of product defence. This will allow you to progress onto other role-based mini trainings; to learn how to identify threats and vulnerabilities, assess and protect them, and manage the overall system.
Explanation of product defence terms
There are many new terms that you need to understand for product defence.
This course explains those terms and provides you simple definitions to use, so you can be confident talking about the subject to colleagues, team members and auditors.
How does food fraud relate to other materials?
Product defence including fraud is a requirement in all food related BRCGS standards. This means that even packaging manufacturers must carry out an assessment. This course explains why this is the case, so that you understand what aspects are applicable to you.
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Carol Walker –
Overall good – terminology is still confusing but at least I’m more assured to drop the Vaccp and Taccp nonsense now so worth the time and money for that alone!!
David Couldrey (verified owner) –
A course that removes any confusion between Food Defence, TACCP and VACCP.
Kashan Kaif (verified owner) –
I can confidently say that Techni-k is an exceptional training provider. Their outstanding course content, engaging training methodologies, unwavering support, and commitment to student success make them stand out in the crowded field of training providers. The flexibility ensures that anyone can access their high-quality training at their own convenience.
Louise Coates –
Really enjoyed the course, found the content to be interesting and learned a great deal.
Pauline Froggatt (verified owner) –
We are so used to using Vaccp and Taccp knowing they don’t completely follow the same principles as HACCP but continue use the terms anyway, this mini training helps break it down and prioritises in a way I can explain to my own team what we are trying to achieve with these risk assessments in a way I wasn’t able to previously.
Kassy Marsh –
Thank you for your review Pauline, it’s our intention to simplify this subject – so we’re really glad that this has come across in your learning, and we hope others will benefit from it too!