The document outlines the BRC Issue 7 guidelines for conducting vulnerability assessments related to food fraud, highlighting factors such as historical evidence, economic incentives, supply chain accessibility, and testing sophistication. It includes specific controls to mitigate risks, such as raw material testing and supply chain audits, and provides contact details for Ulrich Schraewer, a qualified expert in food safety and BRC certification. Additionally, it features examples of vulnerability assessments under the BRC framework.

1. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud
“…This shall take into account:
1. Historical evidence of substitution or adulteration
2. Economic factors which may make adulteration or substitution more attractive
3. Ease of access to raw materials through the supply chain
4. Sophistication of routine testing to identify adulterants
5. Nature of raw material
...The vulnerability assessment shall be kept under review…”
BRC - Clause 5.4.2

2. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud – Assessment Option

3. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud – VA Example 1

4. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud – VA Example 2

5. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud – VA Example 3

6. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Food Fraud - Controls
• Certificate of Analysis (COA’s)
• Raw material testing (analytical tests and organoleptic tests)
• Supply chain audits
• Mass balance exercises
• Use of tamper evidence or seals
• Use of alternative (lower risk) ingredients
• Online databases (e.g. www.Safefood-online.de)

7. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Profile – Ulrich Schraewer
• Honours degree in Food Science & Technology
• 6 years Quality & Technical Manager in the food industry
• 7 years self-employed as Food Safety Consultant & Trainer
• Part time beekeeper
• 7 years BRC Food Safety Certification Lead Auditor
• International Retail Auditor
• Certification Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000
• Implementation of QMS for BRC Packaging, BRC S&D, IFS Food etc.

8. BRC ISSUE 7 - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
Contact Details
Ulrich Schraewer
QS-Development
Unit 18, KTI Centre
Deerpark
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)85-1722015
Email: us@qsd.ie
Web: www.qsd.ie