Introduction

The Food Fraud Prevention and Mitigation Training Course provides comprehensive and practical knowledge for professionals aiming to safeguard food systems from economically motivated adulteration, substitution, counterfeiting, and mislabeling. With global food supply chains becoming more complex, food fraud has emerged as a critical threat to food safety, brand integrity, and consumer trust. This training empowers organizations to detect vulnerabilities, implement preventative controls, and align with international food safety regulations and certification schemes.

Participants will gain hands-on strategies to develop food fraud vulnerability assessments, apply mitigation techniques, and integrate fraud controls into existing food safety management systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, and GFSI programs. The course also emphasizes real-world case studies, analytical tools, and industry best practices to build a robust defense against intentional adulteration across food production and distribution networks.

Target Audience

• Food safety and quality assurance managers
• Regulatory and compliance officers
• Food auditors and inspectors
• Supply chain and procurement professionals
• Food defense and risk management specialists
• HACCP team leaders and food safety coordinators
• Product integrity and brand protection officers
• Research and development professionals

Course Objectives

• Understand the definition and global impact of food fraud
• Identify types and drivers of food fraud within the supply chain
• Recognize high-risk products and vulnerable points in sourcing
• Conduct food fraud vulnerability assessments
• Develop risk-based mitigation strategies
• Integrate food fraud prevention into food safety systems
• Apply analytical and traceability tools for fraud detection
• Align mitigation practices with GFSI, VACCP, and ISO standards
• Respond effectively to suspected or confirmed fraud incidents
• Enhance organizational resilience and supply chain transparency
• Promote a culture of integrity and prevention in food businesses

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding Food Fraud and Global Trends

• Definitions, types, and examples of food fraud
• Economic and public health consequences
• Case studies of major global fraud incidents
• Emerging threats in complex supply chains
• Regulatory landscape and industry response

Module 2: Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Techniques

• Conducting product, process, and supply chain assessments
• Identifying and rating vulnerabilities
• Application of VACCP principles
• Use of risk matrices and scoring systems
• Assessment templates and documentation

Module 3: Mitigation Strategies and Control Plans

• Developing prevention plans aligned with GFSI
• Supplier verification and procurement controls
• Analytical testing approaches
• Tamper-proof packaging and labeling safeguards
• Critical control point enhancements

Module 4: Integration into Food Safety Management Systems

• Linking food fraud to HACCP and ISO 22000
• Documentation, monitoring, and verification procedures
• Audit preparation and continuous improvement
• Traceability systems and digital tracking
• Role of internal audits in fraud prevention

Module 5: Detection Tools and Analytical Techniques

• DNA barcoding and spectroscopy methods
• Isotope and fingerprint analysis
• Data integrity and digital traceability tools
• Laboratory testing partnerships
• Technology for real-time fraud alerts

Module 6: Crisis Response and Incident Management

• Managing suspected or confirmed fraud cases
• Root cause analysis and corrective action
• Communication protocols with stakeholders
• Legal implications and reporting obligations
• Reputation management and recovery

Module 7: Promoting a Culture of Food Integrity

• Leadership commitment and staff training
• Creating internal whistleblowing mechanisms
• Integrating ethics into procurement policies
• Encouraging transparency across departments
• Monitoring global trends and adapting strategies

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.