TACCP & VACCP, Food Defence, Biovigilance & Bioterrorism

Food Fraud/PAS 96

Since the publication of ISO 22002, (Prerequisite programmes on food safety for Food manufacturing), food defence, biovigilance and bioterrorism have become a topic of debate and concern for many food business operators.  PAS 96, (Defending food and drink), is the recognised publicly available standard which advises Food Business Operators (FBOs) how to construct and implement the necessary controls to assure its customers that their products are safe and secure.  This standard is now on its third edition PAS 96:2017. PAS 96 focuses on the threats to the food and drink industry from ideologically motivated groups, economically motivated fraud, criminals or individuals with a grudge who may wish to damage an organisation.  PAS 96 provides broad guidelines via its 15 step process to FBOs which should help them assess and reduce the risk to their business and to mitigate the consequences of an attack.  The risk is different for different businesses, operations and products.  It is therefore implied that different risk assessments will result in different action plans proportionate to an individual situation.  The USDA 3 step process will also be reviewed on the course as this is a more straightforward method for a FBO starting off its food defense study. It is assumed that FBOs are aware of HACCP or similar risk management procedures, crisis management and business continuity management principles and have effective procedures in place.  The TACCP (Threat Assessment Critical Control Point) or VACCP (Vulnerability) study should be integrated into the existing Food Safety Management System via the pre-requisite programme thus ensuring product safety and integrity. The two day programme will take delegates through the 15 step process as per PAS 96 in detail via numerous workshops so that they will leave the course with the structure and content of a Food Defence Plan. Also available as a one day customised In-House programme.

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    Dates
    23 - 24 Apr 2024
    18 - 19 Jun 2024
    17 - 18 Sep 2024
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Course Code
FS028

What's covered?

  • Course Introduction
  • ISO 22002:2009
  • 15th PRP, Biovigilance, Biodefence, Bioterrorism
  • Retailer Expectations
  • PAS 96:2017, Defending Food & Drink
  • Terms and Definitions
  • HACCP Vs TACCP Vs VACCP
  • Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Supply Chain
  • Case study example of malicious attack on FBOs
  • Threat categorisation
  • Threat Assessment Critical Control Point “TACCP”
  • Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point “VACCP”
    • General
    • Assumptions
    • Objective (6)
    • Impact
    • TACCP Process – 15 steps process
    • Workshops 1-14
  • Risk Assessment Methodology (Colour Coding)
  • Threat A-E
  • Assuring Personnel Security
    • Pre-employment
    • Temporary staff
    • Employee Inclusiveness
  • Controlling access to premises
  • USDA Methodology: 3 step process
  • Controlling Access of services
  • Secure storage of transport vehicles
  • Controlling access to materials/process
  • Contingency planning for recovery from attack
  • Auditing & Review/Food & Drink Defence Checklist
  • Course Assessment / Review

Who should participate?

  • General management with overall responsibility for product safety
  • Food Safety Team Leaders/Members
  • QA/Technical personnel who audit the Food Safety Management System
  • Supplier Auditors who wish to assess biosecurity at vendor sites
  • Certification Auditors

What will I learn?

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

  • Be familiar with the various forms of threat to a Food Business Operation as per PAS 96:2017.
  • Understand the relationship between HACCP / TACCP / VACCP
  • Understand how existing HACCP PRPs can be modified to address threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understand the TACCP/VACCP process and how a TACCP/VACCP study is undertaken
  • Understand how to carry out a risk assessment and assess the level of threat (A-E)
  • Be able to identify control measures for security, premises, personnel, materials and processes
  • Be able to audit and review food defence procedures
  • Be able to compare European Vs USA approaches to Food Defence

Who are the tutors?

Brian Robinson

Brian is a leading consultant and trainer in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, System Development & Implementation. Brian has a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Food Science & Technology Management, Cert Training & Continuing Education, Certified Third Party & Lead Auditor Trained, Certified Food Safety Trained, Industrial Hygiene Standards Trained;  IRCA registered auditor and has 15+ years industrial experience in various food sectors with private and multinational business, leading to direct knowledge & experience with major retails across Europe.

A dynamic person who has a strong combination of leadership skills, creativity and knowledge, required to exceed customer expectations. Brian has proven experience in Technical & Operational Management, Food Safety & Quality Systems and Staff development. A skilled communicator who can motivate a team towards exceeding organisational and personal objectives. Brian provides consultancy services in food safety, quality, operations and hygiene controls and he brings the practical experience gained from this practical work to all of his training courses.


Ciaron White

Ciaron has a Degree in Food Science and Biochemistry, a Diploma in Statistical Methods from UCD as well as a Master’s Degree in Food Science (by research) via UCD/Teagasc Ashtown. He is a Registered Lead Auditor with IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors), a Food Safety and Quality auditor for Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland (MRPI) and Musgrave Wholesale Partners (MWP). He also audits on behalf of the Hilton Food group. He has an Evaluators Qualification in Packaging Technology (EQIPT).

Ciaron is an experienced trainer and is registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. He is a member of the Institute of Food Science and Technology Ireland (IFSTI). He also holds a Certificate in Training and Continuing Education from NUI Maynooth.
He is a very experienced technical professional from the Food Industry and has gained a lot of experience in all aspects of the Food industry through his work with MRPI, MWP and the Hilton Food group. He worked as Technical Manager in Kepak and had a similar role in the Food Service sector with La Rousse Foods.


Denis Kiely

Denis has 25 years of experience working in various sectors of the Food Industry specialising in Food Safety / HACCP, Process Control, Legal Compliance and Auditing.  His main skill is removing the jargon and mystique attached to what is now considered the most important element of business continuity in the food industry, food safety.  Denis has worked with competent authorities both Irish and European, multinational food and beverage manufacturers plus Irish SME food business’.  He also has extensive experience working with Irish, UK and European retailers.

The manufacturer and retail of safe food requires investment in the three Ps; Premises, Plant & People.  The last of these – People – arguably the most important but perhaps least reliable if not trained well.  This is the key message that Denis focuses on in all training programmes he delivers regardless of the audience.  Food Safety must be taken out of the laboratory or technical department and brought down to factory floor level.  This can only be done with strong leadership and excellent communication skills where the concept of team and collective responsibility is fostered and rewarded.

Denis has a BSc Food Science & Technology, is a Registered Food Safety Auditor with IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors), an elected Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, an Associate Member of Chartered Quality Assurance and holds an NUI Certificate in Training & Continuing Education. Denis has worked at management level in a number of food industries and is one of Ireland’s leading experts on Food Safety and is constantly in demand by major food manufacturers and food retailers for his expertise in this area. He is a gifted trainer, expert at delivering complex information in plain English in language that is clearly understood, ensuring delegates leave his training programmes empowered with new knowledge and confident to implement.

Denis Kiely is a Qualified PCQI and a Qualified Lead Instructor in Preventive Controls for Human Food.


Edel Jones

Edel has a B.Sc. (Hons), M.Applied Science (Food Science), Cert Training & Continuing Education, is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (Ireland) and holds auditor qualifications from IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors). She is an experienced Food Safety Professional with extensive knowledge and experience within various sectors of the food industry and has held significant positions in organisations such as the Institute of Food Science and Technology of Ireland where Edel is a fellow and past president. She is a licensed trainer with the Environmental Health Officers Association of Ireland and a member of the Food Safety Professional Association of Ireland.
Edel has a passion for training and enjoys the interaction with her learners over the duration of the training course. She gets to know her delegates not just the company they work for but who they are and what are their interests and challenges. Some of her delegates keep in touch with her well after the course is over and indeed some have become friends.

Edel remembers one delegate in particular on an ‘Instructors Skill course’ where on the first day he had a baseball cap on nearly covering his whole face and was so fearful he could hardly introduce himself. On Day 2 he was delivering a 10-minute presentation to the whole group.
On his linked in profile he stated that the confidence, respect and skill he got on Edel’s course helped him so much that in work he had been promoted from a production operative to a production supervisor.

Edel has strong interpersonal and communication skills and people both within her professional sphere and in her personal life feel at ease with her and many problems have been discussed and shared over the years.


Joan Brien

A Food Safety Adviser with over 10 years’ experience working in Technical/ Quality management roles, implementing food safety standards and providing training & mentoring services across a broad spectrum of industries – including dairy and meat (slaughtering, boning and further processing).

Auditing experience includes implementation of a tailored supplier auditing program including supplier risk assessment & KPI scoring system; supplier auditing, BRC Food; Storage & Distribution & Agents & Brokers Standard V3 preparatory audits & gap analysis and internal auditing in line with customer standards. Joan has a Certificate in Training and Continuing Education from NUI Maynooth


Tom Keane

A UCC graduate of Food & Meat Science, Tom is also a member of the Public Institute for Public Health and holds an NUI Certificate in Training & Continuing Education.

He has over 20 years’ experience in the supply and retail industries and has held senior technical, food safety and quality management roles at various industries throughout the supply chain. Trained to Lead Auditor IRCA standard, Tom has been a senior Quality Auditor responsible for key areas in the multiple business for many years. He has gained first-hand experience and knowledge in the commercial area of food in terms of specification range, how quality can add value and the measurement of quality in food businesses.

 


How do we train and support you?

In-House Courses
For In-House courses, the Tutor will contact the Course Organiser in advance to discuss the programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically to the organisation.

Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.

Note: This course may also be delivered as a One Day In-House course

Tom Keane

Duration: 2 days **
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