Cost
£332 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
5.5 hours
9am to 2:30pm (UK time)
Location
Online (Zoom)
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
January 15, 2026
March 12, 2026
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
Course Assignment
Within 30 days.
Pass Mark 75%
2 attempts allowed (included in the fee).
Certificate & Badge downloadable instantly.
Note: You do not have to take the exam if you don't need the official BRCGS qualification. You can choose to request instead a Certificate of Attendance. Your tutor will guide you through the process.
Course Summary
This BRCGS Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud course is designed to provide manufacturers with an in-depth and practical understanding of Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud tools and techniques, and how they can be applied in a practical manner relevant to the participants industry sector.
It will enable participants 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 Standards onsite.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme. It is one of the 4 course options included our Fast Track program.
Students booking this course often also book our optional 2-hour TACCP/Food Defence bolt-on module (CPD accredited course).
Key learning objectives
Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS Standards
Understand what is meant by the term ‘food fraud’
Identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point andfood defence
Assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud
Who should attend
Purchasing/Technical and Quality personnel at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites
Auditors and Consultants
BRCGS Professionals
Pre-requisites
There no particular pre-requisites stipulated by the BRCGS for this course :)
Programme Outline
Introduction to course
Definitions
Global Standard Requirements
Supplier Agents & Brokers
Vulnerability Assessment
Case Study
Course Assessment
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs) and ‘approved virtual trainers’ (AVTs).
This is our lovely team of trainers.
How to book and pay
You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card. VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.
If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us!
What happens once your space has been booked
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.
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