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The Food Protection and Defense Institute, the Minnesota Food Safety and Defense Task Force, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are hosting a 2-day Food Defense Intentional Adulteration Training on May 1 and 2, 2019 (from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days) in Minneapolis, MN.

The training is designed to assist food industry professionals as they create and improve tailored food defense plans, work to achieve regulatory compliance with the FSMA Intentional Adulteration rule, and protect their products and brand reputation.

This training will introduce participants to methods to prepare a food defense plan, conduct vulnerability assessments, and identify and implement mitigation strategies.

Training topics include:

• Food Defense and Global Complexity
• FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
• Food Defense Plans
• Food Defense Preparedness Program

Intended Audience:

Food Industry Professionals: Food Safety, Food Defense, and Food Security Personnel

Learning Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Registration is now open:

NOTE: The training is in Minneapolis, MN and you will be notified of the exact location once you have registered.

Registration Fee: $200

Contact the Food Protection and Defense Institute for more information.

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Red River Basin/Cold Climate Agricultural Nutrients BMP Workshop Flyer (PDF)

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