Food Fraud – Preventing Economically Motivated Adulteration

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Instructor: Vladimir Surčinski, Auditor and Trainer
Facilitator: Simon Timperley, Administrator, IFSQN

Cost per attendee: $97.00 USD

Training Course Outline:

Food fraud is a global multi-billion-dollar problem that undermines consumer trust and poses serious health risks. From adulterated raw materials to counterfeit products, companies face growing challenges in safeguarding their supply chains. GFSI-recognized standards require a structured food fraud prevention program, including vulnerability assessment and mitigation plans.

This training course provides a practical roadmap for implementing food fraud controls, supported by digital monitoring, AI analysis of supplier and market data, and new fraud detection tools. Case studies from food industry supply chains demonstrate how to identify and mitigate fraud in real operations.

What Participants Will Learn:

• The scope of food fraud and economically motivated adulteration (EMA).
• Requirements in GFSI standards and US/EU Regulation
• How to perform a food fraud vulnerability assessment.
• Practical methods and digital tools to monitor fraud risks in raw materials and suppliers.
• The role of AI in analysing market trends, pricing anomalies, and fraud alerts.
• Developing a fraud mitigation plan and integrating it into supplier management.
• Case studies and lessons learned from high-risk commodities.

List of Topics Covered:

Part 1: Understanding Food Fraud Risks

• Global fraud trends and economic impact – adulteration, counterfeiting, mislabelling, dilution, substitution, and grey market issues.
• High-risk commodities – honey, oils, spices, milk powder, wine, fish, meat products, etc.
• Food fraud incidents and lessons learned – real cases showing the consequences of fraud on consumer health, brand reputation, and finances.
• Economically Motivated Adulteration (EMA) – why it happens, typical targets, and detection challenges.
• Drivers of fraud – economic pressure, weak supply chain visibility, and demand–supply imbalances.

Part 2: Standards, Requirements & Frameworks

• Food fraud in GFSI certification schemes – requirements of FSSC 22000, IFS, BRCGS, SQF, and GlobalG.A.P.
• ISO 22000 family links – how vulnerability assessment connects to HACCP and traceability (ISO 22005).
• Definitions and scope of food fraud – how it differs from food defence and food safety.
• Types of fraud – adulteration, substitution, counterfeiting, fraudulent labelling, and smuggling.
• Global guidelines and resources – FDA, EU, SSAFE, PAS 96, Codex.

Part 3: Practical Tools & Modern Approaches

• Preparation steps for Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment (FFVA) – identifying raw material, supplier, and process vulnerabilities.
• Food fraud tools explained:
  • SSAFE – structured framework for vulnerability assessment.
  • FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) – ranking fraud risks systematically.
  • PAS 96 – guidance on mitigation against intentional acts, adapted for fraud.
• Digital tools and databases – HorizonScan, RASFF, Decernis, USP Food Fraud Database.
• AI-driven monitoring – using machine learning to detect anomalies in supplier pricing, ingredient composition, and global trade flows.
• Blockchain & digital traceability – preventing fraudulent substitution through end-to-end visibility.

Part 4: Implementation, Measurement & Case Studies

• Case Study 1: Process-flow vulnerability assessment in a food production line – identifying weak points where adulteration could occur.
• Case Study 2: Raw material vulnerability in a confectionary supply chain – assessing fraud risk in flour, oils, and other.
• Developing and documenting a Food Fraud Mitigation Plan – setting realistic preventive measures.
• Using KPIs, dashboards, and supplier scorecards to track and report fraud risks.
• Auditor’s perspective – what certification bodies expect to see in food fraud prevention programs.
• Continuous improvement – integrating fraud monitoring into supplier evaluations and crisis management.

All Attendees Receive:

• Training slides (PDF) + food fraud templates.
• Example vulnerability assessment form.
• Personalized IFSQN Training Academy Certificate.
• 30-day access to webinar recording.
• Post-webinar contact with the presenter for support.