Professional Certification in TACCP & VACCP Threat Assessment and Vulnerability Assessment in Food Industry

Programme Overview

The Professional Certification in TACCP & VACCP offered by the Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI provides a comprehensive understanding of Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Point (VACCP) methodologies in the food industry.

The programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate threats from malicious, ideologically motivated attacks (TACCP) and economically motivated food fraud (VACCP). It covers food defence, food fraud prevention, supply chain vulnerability assessment, and the design of robust protection systems.

The course aligns with international food safety standards including GFSI-benchmarked schemes (BRCGS, FSSC 22000), UK PAS 96:2017 Food Defence, and Codex Alimentarius guidelines on food fraud. It is designed for food industry professionals responsible for food safety, quality assurance, and supply chain integrity.

Programme Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Food Defence, Food Fraud, and Food Protection
• Differentiate between TACCP (threat-based) and VACCP (vulnerability-based) frameworks
• Apply the principles and steps of TACCP to identify and control ideologically motivated threats
• Implement VACCP to assess vulnerabilities of raw materials and supply chains from economically motivated actors
• Identify different types of food fraud and design prevention strategies
• Design and implement a complete TACCP and VACCP system within a food business
• Recognise threats at raw material sourcing, on-site operations, and distribution stages
• Align TACCP/VACCP programmes with GFSI-benchmarked standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk-based thinking and proportionate vulnerability assessments
• Improve organisational readiness for food fraud and food defence audits

Programme Structure

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Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety, Threat & Vulnerability

Module 2: Understanding TACCP — Threat Assessment

Module 3: Designing a TACCP System

Module 4: Understanding VACCP — Vulnerability Assessment

Module 5: Implementing the VACCP Programme

Module 6: Integration with Food Safety Management Systems

Module 7: Risk-Based Thinking and Mitigation Strategies

Module 8: Case Studies

TACCP vs VACCP — Key Distinctions

Eligibility

The programme is open to candidates with a background in food science, food technology, microbiology, life sciences, or related disciplines. It is also suitable for working professionals in the food industry seeking to upskill in food safety and supply chain security.

• Graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related fields
• Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Professionals in food industry
• Food Safety Managers and Coordinators
• Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals in food businesses
• Food Industry R&D and Operations Professionals
• Food Entrepreneurs, Exporters, and Import/Export Compliance Officers
• Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Professionals
• Students of Food Science, Food Technology, and Microbiology

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• Interactive live sessions with industry-experienced faculty
• Food fraud scenario case studies and group exercises
• Regulatory compliance reference materials (BRCGS,FSSC 22000)

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment at programme completion. Successful participants will be awarded:
Professional Certification in TACCP & VACCP (Threat Assessment and Vulnerability Assessment) in Food Industry Awarded by the Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Career Scope

The programme supports roles such as:

• Food Safety & Compliance Manager
• Food Defence Officer / Food Security Specialist
• Vulnerability Assessment Lead — Supply Chain
• Food Fraud Prevention Analyst
• QA/QC Manager — Food Manufacturing
• GFSI Audit Coordinator (BRCGS, FSSC 22000)
• Regulatory Affairs Manager — Food Import/Export
• Risk Assessment Specialist — Food Industry
• Supply Chain Integrity and Traceability Professional

Future Career Prospects

The Professional Certification in TACCP & VACCP is a professional programme targeted to cater to the food industry's growing requirement for trained professionals in food security, food fraud prevention, and supply chain vulnerability management. As global food supply chains become increasingly complex, the demand for certified professionals with expertise in TACCP and VACCP continues to grow across food manufacturing, retail, export, and regulatory bodies.

The certification, guidance, and practical skills gained through this programme will open multiple career pathways for participants — both in India and internationally — in roles spanning food safety management, supply chain security, regulatory compliance, auditing, and food fraud prevention. It positions graduates as credible, audit-ready professionals equipped to safeguard food integrity at every stage of the supply chain.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 10^th Apr 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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