PAS 96:2026 Food Defence (TACCP) Guidance

Level Understanding Duration 1 day

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This one-day training course equips participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies to complete a threat assessment and document a robust Food Defence Plan using the latest PAS 96:2026 guidance to meet FSSC 22000 v7 requirements.

This course explores the evolving global threat environment by incorporating dynamic, intelligence-led approaches to food defence. It addresses emerging risks including cyber-physical threats, insider risks and vulnerabilities across complex supply networks so organizations can respond proactively to both current and future threats.

Participants will learn how to apply the TACCP methodology to identify, assess, and prioritize threats across their organization, operations, products, and supply networks. Combining theory with practical exercises, real-world case studies and hands-on use of threat and vulnerability assessment tools, the course enables immediate workplace application.

Aligned with FSSC 22000 v7 and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS’s), this course shows how food defence integrates with broader organizational risk management, including cybersecurity, business continuity and resilience planning.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to design risk-based, proportionate mitigation strategies and maintain an effective, up-to-date food defence system that reflects the guidance of PAS 96:2026, aligns TACCP with ISO 22002-100:2025 and meets regulatory and GFSI expectations.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

Interpret and apply PAS 96:2026 guidance
Understand the principles of food defence and TACCP methodology
Recognize different types of threats, actors, and motivations
Integrate food defence into organizational culture, training, review processes, and incident response

What will I gain?

Upon attending this training course, you’ll receive an internationally recognized BSI certificate of attendance, and upon successfully passing its required exam, you will receive an internationally recognized BSI certificate of achievement.

You’ll be able to:
- Explain the concept of food defence and apply the latest PAS 96 guidance
- Describe threats, threat actors and vulnerabilities
- Summarize the key food defence requirements and expectations of FSSC 22000 Version 7 and ISO 22002-100:2025
- Recognize opportunities to integrate the food defence plan with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and food safety culture
You’ll have the skills to:
- Conduct a threat assessment (identify threats, threat actors, and vulnerabilities)
- Determine risk priorities for mitigation measures
- Apply the TACCP risk management approach, aligned with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework, to create and document a robust food defence plan
The course is aimed specifically at food industry professionals and those working in the food industry who may contribute to a food defence plan; including food safety and quality personnel, production and operations teams, procurement and supply chain professionals, security and risk management teams, human resources and IT/operational technology (OT) cybersecurity personnel, engineers, technical specialists and managers responsible for business continuity and resilience.
There are no formal prerequisites required. However, participants will benefit from basic understanding of food safety systems and familiarity with HACCP principles.

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or smart device for interactive activities.

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