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.

At 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.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and importance of food defense and food fraud mitigation
• Differentiate between food safety, food defense, and food fraud
• Identify intentional contamination and adulteration risks
• Conduct food defense and food fraud vulnerability assessments
• Develop and implement mitigation and prevention strategies
• Establish monitoring, verification, and corrective action procedures
• Align food defense and food fraud programs with food safety management systems
• Support regulatory and certification audit compliance

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Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Food safety and quality assurance professionals
• Food manufacturers, processors, and packers
• Supply chain and procurement professionals
• Regulatory, compliance, and internal audit personnel
• HACCP and food safety team members
• Facility and operations managers
• Food industry consultants and auditors
• Professionals preparing for food safety certification audits

Learning Methodology

• Expert-led video lectures
• Practical examples and real-world case studies
• Downloadable vulnerability assessment templates and checklists
• Quizzes and knowledge checks
• Online final assessment

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Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final assessment will receive a Food Defense & Food Fraud Mitigation Certificate issued by Olanab Academy, demonstrating competence in protecting food systems from intentional threats and adulteration.

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Key Benefits of the Course

• Strengthens food security and supply chain integrity
• Supports regulatory and certification compliance
• Reduces risk of intentional contamination and fraud
• Enhances organizational resilience and brand protection
• Applicable across food manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution
• 100% online, flexible, and self-paced learning

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Course Delivery

• Mode: Online (Self-Paced)
• Access: 24/7 via Olanab Academy Platform
• Assessment: Quizzes and final examination
• Certification: Digital certificate upon successful completion