Food Defense Plan Template

• Site

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

Outside Security Measures

• Confirm if one of more of the following is in place for each security measure

• Physical Security

  Select Plant boundaries are clear and secured to prevent unauthorized entry (for example, fences installed, no trespassing signs posted) Entrances are secured (for example, locks and/or alarms installed and operating) Plant perimeter is periodically monitored for suspicious activity Outside lighting is present to deter unauthorized activities Other access points such as windows and vents are secured Outside storage on the premises is protected from unauthorized access Other None of the above

  • Plant boundaries are clear and secured to prevent unauthorized entry (for example, fences installed, no trespassing signs posted)
  • Entrances are secured (for example, locks and/or alarms installed and operating)
  • Plant perimeter is periodically monitored for suspicious activity
  • Outside lighting is present to deter unauthorized activities
  • Other access points such as windows and vents are secured
  • Outside storage on the premises is protected from unauthorized access
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Shipping/Receiving Security

  Select Incoming shipments are examined for potential tampering Incoming and outgoing vehicles are examined for suspicious activity Loading and unloading activities are scheduled and/or monitored Loading dock access is controlled (for example, monitored or locked) Incoming shipments are secured with locks or seals Outgoing shipments are locked or sealed Other None of the above

  • Incoming shipments are examined for potential tampering
  • Incoming and outgoing vehicles are examined for suspicious activity
  • Loading and unloading activities are scheduled and/or monitored
  • Loading dock access is controlled (for example, monitored or locked)
  • Incoming shipments are secured with locks or seals
  • Outgoing shipments are locked or sealed
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Mail Handling Security

  Select Mail is handled away from food including ingredients and packaged food product Employees who handle mail are aware of proper handling of suspicious mail and U.S. Postal Service guidelines Other None of the above

  • Mail is handled away from food including ingredients and packaged food product
  • Employees who handle mail are aware of proper handling of suspicious mail and U.S. Postal Service guidelines
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

Inside Security Measures

• Confirm if one of more of the following is in place for each security measure

• General Inside Security

  Select Suspicious packages are reported to appropriate personnel Restricted areas of the establishment are clearly identified Previously unattended materials are checked before use Unexpected changes in inventory (product or equipment) are reported to appropriate personnel Emergency lighting is in place An emergency alert system is identifiable, tested, and reviewed with emergency contacts (for example, police or fire personnel) Other None of the above

  • Suspicious packages are reported to appropriate personnel
  • Restricted areas of the establishment are clearly identified
  • Previously unattended materials are checked before use
  • Unexpected changes in inventory (product or equipment) are reported to appropriate personnel
  • Emergency lighting is in place
  • An emergency alert system is identifiable, tested, and reviewed with emergency contacts (for example, police or fire personnel)
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Slaughter/Processing Area Security

  Select Access to live animals, ingredients, and packaged product is restricted Access to animal handling areas and/or carcass coolers is controlled Access to process control equipment such as ovens, mixers is restricted Ingredients are examined for possible tampering Records ensure traceability for one step backward, one step forward, or both Other None of the above

  • Access to live animals, ingredients, and packaged product is restricted
  • Access to animal handling areas and/or carcass coolers is controlled
  • Access to process control equipment such as ovens, mixers is restricted
  • Ingredients are examined for possible tampering
  • Records ensure traceability for one step backward, one step forward, or both
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Storage Security

  Select Access to storage areas is restricted Stock rotation (first in, first out) is practiced Labels and packaging materials are controlled to prevent theft and misuse Periodic examinations for tampering of materials in storage are performed Other None of the above

  • Access to storage areas is restricted
  • Stock rotation (first in, first out) is practiced
  • Labels and packaging materials are controlled to prevent theft and misuse
  • Periodic examinations for tampering of materials in storage are performed
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Ingredients/Water/Ice Security

  Select Restrict access to storage tanks for potable water and to water reuse systems Access to lines that transfer water or ingredients are examined and restricted Access to plant ice-making equipment is controlled Restricted ingredients (for example, nitrites) are controlled Supplier food safety/security information is requested Other None of the above

  • Restrict access to storage tanks for potable water and to water reuse systems
  • Access to lines that transfer water or ingredients are examined and restricted
  • Access to plant ice-making equipment is controlled
  • Restricted ingredients (for example, nitrites) are controlled
  • Supplier food safety/security information is requested
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Chemical/Hazardous Material Control Security

  Select Chemicals/hazardous materials, including pesticides, cleaning or laboratory materials, and sanitizers, are in a restricted area or secured by a lock Maintain an up-to-date inventory of hazardous materials and chemicals, and investigate discrepancies Potentially hazardous waste (biological or chemical) is controlled and disposed of properly Other None of the above

  • Chemicals/hazardous materials, including pesticides, cleaning or laboratory materials, and sanitizers, are in a restricted area or secured by a lock
  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory of hazardous materials and chemicals, and investigate discrepancies
  • Potentially hazardous waste (biological or chemical) is controlled and disposed of properly
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Information Security

  Select Access to sensitive information such as site plans and processing details is controlled Access to computer systems is protected through firewalls and/or passwords Other None of the above

  • Access to sensitive information such as site plans and processing details is controlled
  • Access to computer systems is protected through firewalls and/or passwords
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

Personnel Security Measures

• Confirm if one of more of the following is in place for each security measure

• Employee Security

  Select A method to recognize or identify employees in the facility is in place Background or reference checks are conducted for new hires Employees have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility (for example, cameras) Other None of the above

  • A method to recognize or identify employees in the facility is in place
  • Background or reference checks are conducted for new hires
  • Employees have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility (for example, cameras)
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Non-employee Security (Example: visitors, contractors, guests, customers, truck drivers)

  Select A log of non-employees entering the establishment is maintained A method to recognize or identify non-employees in the establishment is in place Non-employees are chaperoned on-site Non-employees are restricted to appropriate areas Non-employees have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility Other None of the above

  • A log of non-employees entering the establishment is maintained
  • A method to recognize or identify non-employees in the establishment is in place
  • Non-employees are chaperoned on-site
  • Non-employees are restricted to appropriate areas
  • Non-employees have restrictions on what they can bring in or take from the facility
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Security Training

  Select Awareness training on security measures is provided to new employees Refresher awareness training on security measures is offered to employees on a periodic basis Employees are trained to report suspicious activities or unusual observations Other None of the above

  • Awareness training on security measures is provided to new employees
  • Refresher awareness training on security measures is offered to employees on a periodic basis
  • Employees are trained to report suspicious activities or unusual observations
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

Incident Response Security Measures

• Confirm if one of more of the following is in place for each security measure

• Investigating Security Concerns

  Select Have procedures to ensure that adulterated or potentially harmful products are held Customer comments are investigated Reporting unusual activities is encouraged Information is available to employees on how to respond to phone or other threats Employees have the ability to stop activities to minimize a potential food defense incident Reported security breaches (for example, alarms, suspicion of tampering) are investigated Other None of the above

  • Have procedures to ensure that adulterated or potentially harmful products are held
  • Customer comments are investigated
  • Reporting unusual activities is encouraged
  • Information is available to employees on how to respond to phone or other threats
  • Employees have the ability to stop activities to minimize a potential food defense incident
  • Reported security breaches (for example, alarms, suspicion of tampering) are investigated
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Emergency Contact Security

  Select Plant personnel contact information is kept up to date Emergency contact lists are kept up to date Other None of the above

  • Plant personnel contact information is kept up to date
  • Emergency contact lists are kept up to date
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

• Other Plan Security

  Select A product recall plan is maintained and periodically reviewed Key personnel are trained in product recall/withdraw procedures Other None of the above

  • A product recall plan is maintained and periodically reviewed
  • Key personnel are trained in product recall/withdraw procedures
  • Other
  • None of the above

• Please describe other:

Completion

• Comments

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