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What is included in this Training

Food Enzyme Compliance Training – Common Global Mistakes Explained

  • Certificate of completion — proof of continuous training for GFSI audits.

  • 1 year access — revisit anytime while you implement in your company.

  • 1.5 hour on-demand video — focused, practical, and easy to apply.

  • Curriculum covers:

    - Introduction to Food Defense and TACCP

    - Understanding TACCP

    - Building a Cross-Functional TACCP Team

    - Performing a TACCP Assessment - Step by Step

    - Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Controls

    - Review and Continuous Improvement

    - Final Takeaways

  • Practical downloads included:

    - TACCP vs VACCP vs HACCP - Comparison Infographic

    - Food Defense Pyramid - From Prevention to Response

    - Types of Food Defense Treats Checklist

    - The Five TACCP Pillars

    - TACCP Team Roles & Responsibilities Template

    - Example TACCP Organization Chart

    - TACCP Assessment Template

    - Infographic TACCP Process in 6 Steps

    - Mitigation and Monitoring Checklist

    - Infographic From Threats to Controls

    - TACCP Review Checklist

    - TACCP PDCA Infographic

  • Learn in your language — subtitles available in 13 languages.

  • Flexible access — follow on desktop or mobile app.

  • Positive impact — we donate 1% via B1G1 and monthly to the Give to Give Foundation.

Avoid Intentional Contamination Risks with Practical TACCP Training

1.5 hour on-demand course with step-by-step tools and ready-to-use templates for QA, RA, and cross-functional TACCP teams.

    1. 1. Introduction to Food Defense and TACCP

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. DOWNLOAD: 1a. TACCP vs VACCP vs HACCP - Comparison Infographic

    3. DOWNLOAD: 1b. Infographic Food Defense Pyramid - From Prevention to Response

    4. 2. Understanding TACCP

    5. DOWNLOAD: 2a. Types of Food Defense Threats Checklist - Excel file

    6. DOWNLOAD: 2b. Infographic The Five TACCP Pillars

    7. 3. Building a Cross-Functional TACCP Team

    8. DOWNLOAD: 3a. TACCP Team Roles & Responsibilities Template - Excel file

    9. DOWNLOAD: 3b. Example TACCP Organization Chart

    10. 4. Performing a TACCP Assessment - Step by Step

    11. DOWNLOAD: 4a. TACCP Assessment Template - Excel file

    12. DOWNLOAD: 4b. Infographic TACCP Process in 6 Steps

    13. 5. Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Controls

    14. DOWNLOAD: 5a Mitigation and Monitoring Checklist

    15. DOWNLOAD: 5b. Infographic From Threats to Controls

    16. 6. Review and Continuous Improvement

    17. DOWNLOAD: 6a TACCP Review Checklist

    18. DOWNLOAD: 6b TACCP PDCA Infographic

    19. 7. Final Takeaways

    20. Exam

TACCP Training – Perform a Full Threat Assessment & Strengthen Food Defense

  • $129.00
  • 20 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Prevent Intentional Contamination with a Strong TACCP Program

1.5-hour training to protect your site, meet GFSI expectations, and strengthen Food Defense.

Intentional contamination, sabotage, and security gaps can create serious risks for your products, people, and brand. This training gives QA, RA, Security, and cross-functional teams the skills to perform a complete TACCP assessment, identify real threats, and reduce vulnerabilities before they turn into incidents. Learn how to map threats, score likelihood and impact, define preventive and detective controls, and document your Food Defense system in an auditor-ready format. Use proven best practices, ready-to-apply templates, and structured worksheets to strengthen your TACCP process and maintain a secure production environment.

Watch a Short Preview of the TACCP Training

Get a glimpse of how we break down real Food Defense challenges — from internal threats to site vulnerabilities — and see how this training helps QA, RA, and cross-functional teams apply TACCP with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Implement Compliance Efficiently — Save Time, Reduce Risks

  • Save Time

    Practical checklists and toolkits let your team act immediately, without reinventing the wheel.

  • Reduce Mistakes

    Learn proven best practices that help you avoid common QA, RA, and R&D pitfalls.

  • Implement with Confidence

    Built for GFSI compliance, giving auditors clear proof of training.

Meet Your Instructor

With over 29 years of experience, Kitty Appels has helped countless quality professionals grow into confident, senior-level experts in the food industry. Her background in food technology gives her a strong technical foundation, while her coaching style focuses on practical leadership and personal development.

Kitty is known for her people-first approach. As an interim QA manager, she has guided struggling teams — often working under high stress or unsupportive leadership — back to a place of confidence, clarity, and food safety excellence. Her motto, “Many roads lead to Rome,” reflects her flexible, empowering mindset.

She finds joy in helping quality professionals unlock their potential, overcome internal and external challenges, and become balanced, respected voices within their organizations.

💬 “Nothing is more fulfilling than seeing a QA professional stand tall, speak up, and truly own their role.”

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Kitty Appels

Senior Instructor and Coach

What our Clients say:

QA, RA, and R&D professionals share how this training helped them avoid compliance pitfalls and stay audit-ready.

“This TACCP training finally made Food Defense practical for our site. The step-by-step templates and threat examples helped us run our first full TACCP assessment with confidence. Our auditor even commented on the clarity of our risk register.”

QA Manager, Ready Meal Manufacturer

Sarah D.

“Clear, structured, and extremely useful. The scoring method for likelihood and impact helped our team agree on priorities instead of debating endlessly. We updated our mitigation controls and identified vulnerabilities we had never seen before.”

Food Safety Specialist, Global Dairy Group

Mark T.

“Excellent training for cross-functional teams. Our Procurement, HR, and Security departments finally understood their Food Defense roles. The organization chart and responsibility template saved us days of work.”

Security & Compliance Lead, Beverage Manufacturer

Elena V.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling in this training.

  • What will I learn in this training?

    In this training, you will learn how to build a complete TACCP system for Food Defense. You’ll understand how to identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, score risks, and implement effective mitigation controls. You’ll also learn how to verify your controls, integrate TACCP into change control and management review, and keep your Food Defense plan audit-ready. The training includes templates, toolkits, examples, and practical step-by-step guidance you can apply immediately.

  • How long does the training take?

    The training takes about 90 minutes. You also get 1 year of access, so you can revisit the lessons anytime during implementation.

  • Does the training include a certificate?

    Yes. You’ll receive a certificate of completion. This serves as proof of continuous training — something GFSI auditors specifically look for.

  • Is the training relevant for my role?

    Yes. This TACCP training is designed for anyone involved in Food Defense, site security, or risk assessment. It is highly relevant for QA, QC, RA, Production, Maintenance, HR, Procurement, and Senior Management. Whether you coordinate TACCP or contribute as part of the cross-functional team, this training gives you the practical tools, templates, and knowledge you need to fulfil your responsibilities and stay audit-ready.

  • Are subtitles available?

    Yes. Subtitles are available in 13 languages, making it easy for global teams to follow along.

  • Can I watch this training on my phone or tablet?

    Yes. You can access the training on desktop, tablet, or mobile, including the Thinkific mobile app.

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