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Is Your VACCP Really Audit-Ready — or Just Documented?

This training helps you move beyond tick-the-box vulnerability assessments and build a structured, defensible VACCP system that stands up to GFSI audits, real fraud pressure, and internal scrutiny.

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

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

  • 2 hours on-demand video — focused, practical, and easy to apply.

  • Curriculum covers:

    - Introduction to VACCP & Food Fraud

    - Legislation & GFSI Requirements for Food Fraud Prevention

    - Understanding Vulnerabilities in Your Supply Chain

    - Building an Effective Cross-Functional VACCP Team

    - VACCP Assessment — Step by Step

    - Case Studies

    - Final Takeaways

  • Practical downloads included:

    - TACCP vs VACCP vs HACCP - Comparison Infographic

    - JRC Food Fraud Vulnerability Guidance (reference document)

    - Fraud Risk Indicators Checklist (Excel)

    - VACCP Roles & Responsibilities Matrix (RACI)

    - VACCP Assessment Template (Excel)

    - Fraud Risk Indicators Checklist (Excel)

    - VACCP Assessment (Excel)

  • 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.

VACCP Training — Build a Defensible Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment

A practical, 2-hour on-demand course that guides QA, RA, and cross-functional teams step by step through VACCP — from understanding fraud risks to defining effective control measures.

    1. 1. Introduction to VACCP & Food Fraud

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 2. Legislation & GFSI Requirements Introduction

    3. 2a. Legislation EU and UK

    4. 2b. Legislation USA

    5. 2c. Legislation Canada, Australia & New Zealand, Africa and South America

    6. 2d. GFSI Requirements

    7. 2e. Legislation & GFSI Requirements Food Safety Management System

    8. 2f. DOWNLOAD: Understanding the Differences between HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP

    9. 3. Understanding Vulnerabilities in Your Supply Chain

    10. 3a. DOWNLOAD: JRC Report

    11. 3b. DOWNLOAD: Fraud Risk Indicators Checklist

    12. 4. Building an Effective VACCP Team

    13. 4a. DOWNLOAD: VACCP Roles, Responsibilities and RASCI

    14. 4b. DOWNLOAD: VACCP Roles & Responsibilities Matrix (Excel File)

    15. 5. VACCP Assessment step 1 to step 5

    16. 5a. VACCP Step 6 Excel File: Fraud Risk Indicators

    17. 5b. VACCP Step 6 Excel file Explanation Column A to E

    18. 5c. VACCP Step 6 Excel file Explanation column F to L

    19. 5d. VACCP Step Excel file Explanation Column M to R

    20. 5e. VACCP Step Excel file step 5

    21. 5f. VACCP Step Excel file step 6 column S to U

    22. 5g. VACCP Step Excel file Column W to AA

    23. 5h. DOWNLOAD: Fraud Risk Indicators Checklist

    24. 5i. DOWNLOAD: VACCP Assessment

    25. 6. Case Studies

    26. 7. VACCP Final Takeaways

    27. Exam

VACCP Training – Perform a Full Vulnerability Assessment & Strengthen Food Fraud Prevention

  • $249.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Prevent Food Fraud with a Structured VACCP Program

2-hour on-demand training to identify food fraud vulnerabilities, assess risks, and define effective control measures across your supply chain.

Food fraud, economic pressure, and complex supply chains can create hidden vulnerabilities in raw materials, suppliers, and sourcing decisions. When these risks are not properly assessed, they can lead to non-compliances, recalls, reputational damage, and loss of trust. This training supports QA, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and cross-functional teams in performing a structured VACCP assessment. You learn how to identify food fraud vulnerabilities, assess likelihood and impact, and translate risks into clear, documented control measures. The course explains how to build a repeatable VACCP process that can be explained internally and reviewed during audits. Using practical examples, step-by-step guidance, and ready-to-use templates, you strengthen your VACCP system beyond documentation alone. The result is a defensible, practical approach to food fraud prevention that fits real supply chains and audit expectations.

Watch a Short Preview of the VACCP Training

Get a glimpse of how we break down real food fraud challenges — from supply chain vulnerabilities to fraud risk factors — and see how this training helps QA, RA, and cross-functional teams apply VACCP 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.

“Excellent training for cross-functional teams. Procurement, QA, and Supply Chain finally spoke the same language when discussing food fraud risks. The supplier-focused approach and ready-to-use tools saved us a lot of time and helped us build a VACCP system that is easy to explain during audits.”

Quality & Compliance Lead, Retail Supplier

Sophie R.

“This VACCP training helped us move beyond a tick-the-box approach to food fraud. The step-by-step assessment and practical templates made vulnerabilities in our raw materials and suppliers visible for the first time. We were able to prioritise risks and document clear control measures with confidence. Our auditor appreciated the structured approach.”

QA Manager, QA Manager, Ingredient Manufacturer

Laura M.

“Clear, structured, and very practical. The explanation of likelihood and impact scoring helped our team align on food fraud risks instead of endless discussions. We updated our VACCP assessment and identified vulnerabilities we had underestimated before. The templates made implementation much faster.”

Food Safety Specialist, Global Food Group

David K.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling in this training.

  • What will I learn in this training?

    You will learn how to perform a structured VACCP assessment focused on food fraud risks in your supply chain. The training explains how to identify vulnerabilities in raw materials and suppliers, assess likelihood and impact, and translate risks into clear, documented control measures. You will also learn how to build a repeatable VACCP process that can be explained internally and reviewed during audits, using practical examples and ready-to-use templates.

  • How long does the training take?

    The training takes about 2 hours. 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 VACCP training is designed for anyone involved in food fraud prevention, supplier management, or risk assessment. It is highly relevant for QA, RA, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, and Senior Management. Whether you coordinate VACCP or contribute as part of a cross-functional team, this training provides the practical tools, templates, and knowledge needed to support your role and maintain audit-ready VACCP documentation.

  • 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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