Perform TACCP Risk Assessment using eAuditor

TACCP Risk Assessment (Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points) is a risk assessment framework used to identify, assess, and mitigate intentional threats to food safety, such as food fraud, sabotage, or bioterrorism. It is part of food defense strategies designed to protect the integrity, authenticity, and safety of food products.

Step-by-Step Guide to Perform TACCP Risk Assessment Using eAuditor

1. Set Up or Download a TACCP Risk Assessment Checklist

• Use a pre-built TACCP checklist in eAuditor or customize one based on your food safety protocols.
• Include key areas like threat identification, risk evaluation, and mitigation strategies.

2. Identify Potential Threats

• List deliberate threats such as food fraud, sabotage, bioterrorism, and tampering risks.
• Assess vulnerabilities in raw material sourcing, production, storage, and distribution.
• Consider internal (employee-related) and external (supplier-related) risks.

3. Analyze Risk Likelihood & Impact

• Evaluate the probability of each threat occurring.
• Assess the severity of consequences if a threat materializes (e.g., public health risks, brand damage).
• Use a risk matrix to categorize threats as low, medium, or high risk.

4. Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs)

• Pinpoint high-risk areas where food products could be compromised or tampered with.
• Examples include ingredient sourcing, storage security, transport, and packaging integrity.
• Assign responsible personnel for monitoring these CCPs.

5. Implement Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthen physical security (e.g., restricted access to sensitive areas, surveillance).
• Enforce supplier verification programs to ensure ingredient authenticity.
• Train employees on food defense awareness and reporting suspicious activity.
• Establish traceability systems for tracking food products throughout the supply chain.

6. Monitor & Verify Compliance

• Conduct regular audits and security inspections using eAuditor.
• Track employee adherence to food defense protocols.
• Review incident reports and update risk assessments based on new threats.

7. Document Findings & Corrective Actions

• Use eAuditor to record risk assessment results and highlight vulnerabilities.
• Assign corrective actions such as improving security, retraining staff, or updating protocols.
• Set up follow-up assessments to ensure risks are mitigated.

8. Generate & Share the Risk Assessment Report

• Compile the TACCP risk assessment findings in eAuditor into a structured report.
• Share the report with management, food safety teams, and regulatory authorities if required.

9. Schedule Ongoing TACCP Assessments

• Set up recurring assessments in eAuditor to monitor new and evolving threats.
• Regularly update TACCP plans based on emerging risks and industry best practices.

Summary:

A TACCP Risk Assessment using eAuditor helps food businesses identify, assess, and mitigate intentional threats such as fraud, sabotage, and contamination. It ensures food security, regulatory compliance, and brand protection through structured risk analysis, monitoring, and corrective actions.