BRCGS Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud
In-Person, Virtual Learning – 8 hours
Course Overview
This one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards on site.
What this course covers
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Introduction to Course
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Definitions
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Global Standard Requirements
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Supplier Agents and Brokers
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Vulnerability Assessment
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Case Study
This course has a mandatory course assessment with a required passing mark of 75%.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
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Consultants
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Technical Managers and personnel
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Quality Managers and personnel
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Auditors
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Purchasing personnel
Course Objective
At the end of the program, learners will be able to:
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Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS
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Understand what is meant by the term 'food fraud'
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Be able to identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point and food defence
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Be able to assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud
Partners
BRCGS is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain. Our Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, Gluten Free, Plant-Based and Ethical Trading set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice, and help provide assurance to customers that your products are safe, legal and of high quality. https://www.brcgs.com/
Computer and Internet Connection:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher
Special Requirements
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact your regional office one week prior to your class.
Additional Recommended Courses
BRCGS Packaging Issue 7: Site Training
This course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the requirements of Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent. Delegates will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilizing case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard and how auditors will audit against the Standard.
In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. At the end of the course, participants will be assessed with an exam.
Who should Attend
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Manufacturers
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Technical and Quality Managers
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Product Development - printers and art work providers, packaging technologists
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BRCGS Professionals
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Operations Managers
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Internal audit personnel