what is usda food defense plan
Food defense. Food defense is the protection of food products from intentional contamination or adulteration by biological, chemical, physical, or radiological agents. It addresses additional concerns including physical, personnel and operational security.
The models are designed to demonstrate the process of developing a food defense plan for different types of facilities within the food supply chain. The models are based on guidelines provided by USDA, FDA, and FSIS. They are intended for use as training aids.