Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to understand FDA's IAVA rule requirements, conduct a vulnerability/threat assessment, determine mitigation strategies, and develop a Food Defense plan.

• Define food defense and importance of forming a cross-functional team.
• Describe vulnerability/threat assessment, significant vulnerability, and actionable process step.
• Be able to understand the importance of considering the threat of an "Inside Attacker".
• Explain difference between Key Activity Types (KATs) and 3 Element approaches.
• Learn how to conduct vulnerability assessments using KAT, 3 Elements, or the Hybrid method.
• Know how to find the resources needed to develop mitigation strategies and what is required.

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Who Should Attend:

Any employee that works in a company within the supply chain assigned as the “food defense qualified individual” and responsible for conducting the vulnerability assessment.

• The Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule applies to both domestic and foreign companies required to register with the FDA as food facilities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Prerequisites:

None