Protect your food processing facility from intentional contamination with our industry self-assessment checklist for food security. This template helps you evaluate and strengthen your operation’s security measures across nine essential areas, from perimeter security to personnel screening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration emphasizes that food defense is a critical component of a comprehensive food safety program, as intentional adulteration incidents can cause significant public health impacts.
Our template provides a structured approach to identifying vulnerabilities in your processes, storage areas, water systems, and other critical points. When implementing new security protocols, this checklist serves as your roadmap to ensure all aspects of food defense are addressed, helping you protect your products, consumers, and brand reputation.