This food defense plan template provides a structured framework for documenting your strategies against intentional food adulteration. Unlike generic security checklists, this template focuses specifically on identifying vulnerable process steps in your operation and implementing science-based mitigation strategies as required by the FDA’s IA Rule.
You can use this template during your vulnerability assessment team meetings to systematically evaluate each processing step and document appropriate protective measures—turning a complex regulatory requirement into a manageable process. The FDA’s food defense requirements focus on preventing acts of intentional adulteration that could cause wide-scale public health harm through the food supply.