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Food Defense


FDA works with other government agencies and private sector organizations to help reduce the risk of tampering or other malicious, criminal, or terrorist actions on the food and cosmetic supply.

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Food Defense 101 (including ALERT)
 

The food industry plays an integral part in protecting the nation’s food infrastructure. Food Defense 101 provides training in preparedness against an intentional attack against our food supply. The courses provide an understanding of and guidance for developing a Food Defense Plan(s) based on a common sense approach. 

Learn more about Food Defense 101.
  

Food Defense 101 

 

Food Defense Plan Builder
 

The Food Defense Plan Builder is a user-friendly software program designed to assist owners and operators of food facilities with developing personalized food defense plans for their facilities. This user-friendly tool harnesses existing FDA tools, guidance, and resources for food defense into one single application. More >

Stakeholder Webinar held May 22, 2013 - now available for viewing.

Food Defense Plan Builder
 

Food Defense Awareness Workshops
  
 

FDA is convening a series of Food Defense Awareness Workshops around the country.

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Employees are the FIRST line of food defense
 
 
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