Intentional Food Adulteration

Be Prepared, Not Surprised

When it comes to food safety, ignorance isn’t just risky—it can be costly. With the FDA actively conducting inspections under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), food production professionals must be ready to demonstrate that their facilities are compliant with the Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule. That means having trained, qualified individuals capable of conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

If you’re not sure where to start, Food Safety & Quality Services’ Intentional Adulteration Class is the solution—and it’s available now.

What Is Intentional Adulteration?

—and Why Should You Care

Unlike accidental contamination, intentional adulteration refers to deliberate efforts to harm the public through the food supply. The FDA’s IA Rule doesn’t focus on specific products or hazards; it requires facilities to assess their vulnerabilities and develop targeted, risk-reducing strategies at its most vulnerable processing steps.

In short: If your food facility falls under this rule, you’re responsible for proactively defending your products.

Why Take the Intentional Adulteration Class?

This FSPCA live course equips your team with the skills needed to conduct vulnerability assessments that comply with FDA expectations. Led by a qualified FSPCA Lead Instructor, this course walks attendees through:

How to conduct vulnerability assessments using the 3-element method
How to apply the Hybrid Method, a faster and more efficient approach to identifying actionable process steps
Considerations for inside attackers, access points, and product-specific risk factors
Steps for identifying and mitigating intentional adulteration risks in real-world settings

Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate recognized by the FDA, confirming they are a “Qualified Individual” capable of conducting vulnerability assessments in accordance with the IA Rule.

FDA Inspections Are Happening

—Are You Ready?

The FDA is not waiting for companies to catch up. Inspections are already taking place, and failure to comply with the IA Rule can result in enforcement actions, loss of business, or worse—reputational damage. Taking this course is more than just checking a box. It’s a proactive step toward avoiding unwanted surprises during your next inspection.

Who Should Attend?

This training isn’t just for food safety personnel. It’s ideal for professionals in:

Food Defense & Security
Regulatory Affairs
Quality Assurance & HACCP
Production, Maintenance, HR, and more

If you play a role in safeguarding your facility and products, this course is for you.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Our 1-day Intentional Adulteration Class is informative, actionable, and essential. In just a few hours, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to protect your facility—and your career—from intentional threats.

📅 View available dates or request private training at your facility today.

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About the author

Lance Roberie

Food Safety Consultant and Trainer

Lance Roberie has over 20 years of quality assurance and food safety experience within the food industry. Mr. Roberie holds the following certifications:

Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager
Preventative Controls for Human Foods (PCQI) Lead Instructor
Meat & Poultry and Seafood HACCP Lead Instructor
FSPCA Food Defense (IAVA) Lead Instructor
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence
ServSafe Instructor and Exam Proctor
Internal Auditor and GFSI Specialist

Lance and the Food Safety & Quality Services’ training curriculum will advance your team's food safety knowledge through certified training, consulting, and “real life” industry scenarios.