Food Defense Monthly Readiness Support Services
Protect Against Intentional Contamination. Strengthen Readiness. Support Preparedness.
Who This Is For
• Food Manufacturers, Processors, and Packagers
Supporting preparedness activities related to Food Defense Plans under 21 CFR 121 (FDA IA Rule).
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Supporting preparedness activities related to Food Defense Plans under 21 CFR 121 (FDA IA Rule).
• Importers Subject to FSVP and Food Defense Expectations
Supporting documentation and preparedness activities related to supplier oversight and Food Defense programs.
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Supporting documentation and preparedness activities related to supplier oversight and Food Defense programs.
• Dietary Supplement and Ingredient Facilities
Handling high-value or high-risk ingredients vulnerable to intentional adulteration.
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Handling high-value or high-risk ingredients vulnerable to intentional adulteration.
• Co-Packers and Contract Manufacturers
Supporting multiple brands and seeking structured Food Defense preparedness activities and documentation support.
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Supporting multiple brands and seeking structured Food Defense preparedness activities and documentation support.
• Food Safety Managers, QA Teams, and PCQIs
Supporting vulnerability assessment activities, mitigation planning efforts, and training coordination.
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Supporting vulnerability assessment activities, mitigation planning efforts, and training coordination.
• Facilities Seeking SQF, FSSC 22000, or GFSI Certification
Integrating food defense into broader food safety and security programs.
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Integrating food defense into broader food safety and security programs.
What’s Included
1. Vulnerability Assessment Readiness Review (Monthly)
• Review previously identified process steps associated with Food Defense preparedness activities
• Coordinate documentation updates related to mitigation planning discussions and preparedness records
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• Review previously identified process steps associated with Food Defense preparedness activities
• Coordinate documentation updates related to mitigation planning discussions and preparedness records
2. Mitigation Strategy Readiness Coordination
• Support documentation activities related to physical, procedural, and personnel mitigation measures
• Facilitate monthly preparedness discussions regarding mitigation strategy status and supporting records
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• Support documentation activities related to physical, procedural, and personnel mitigation measures
• Facilitate monthly preparedness discussions regarding mitigation strategy status and supporting records
3. Training & Awareness Support
• Coordinate training documentation related to intentional adulteration awareness activities
• Provide refresher materials and site-specific reminders
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• Coordinate training documentation related to intentional adulteration awareness activities
• Provide refresher materials and site-specific reminders
4. Documentation Coordination & Readiness Support
• Coordinate and organize documentation supporting preparedness activities and regulatory reviews
• Organize records related to reassessments, planning activities, and access control documentation
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• Coordinate and organize documentation supporting preparedness activities and regulatory reviews
• Organize records related to reassessments, planning activities, and access control documentation
5. Monthly Food Defense Check-In
• 60-minute live session with a Food Defense compliance expert
• Review vulnerabilities, training compliance, and plan updates
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• 60-minute live session with a Food Defense compliance expert
• Review vulnerabilities, training compliance, and plan updates
6. Incident Preparedness & Response Planning Support
• Review incident-related documentation associated with intentional contamination events or preparedness activities
• Support documentation activities related to response planning and lessons learned discussions
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• Review incident-related documentation associated with intentional contamination events or preparedness activities
• Support documentation activities related to response planning and lessons learned discussions
7. Optional Platform Support (IntelComp or InterlinkIQ)
• Coordinate Food Defense documentation, vulnerability records, and preparedness activities through the platform
• Dashboard alerts for reassessment timelines and open tasks
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• Coordinate Food Defense documentation, vulnerability records, and preparedness activities through the platform
• Dashboard alerts for reassessment timelines and open tasks
Optional Add-On Services
• Facility Vulnerability Readiness Review Activities
• Access Control Documentation Support
• On-site or virtual inspection preparedness walkthroughs
• Food Defense Plan Documentation Update Support
• Coordination Support for Integration with broader HARPC or SQF programs
PRICING
Pricing is based on facility type, number of access points/process steps, documentation maturity, and Food Defense preparedness support scope. Final quotes follow a discovery discussion.
| Tier | Coverage | Monthly Fee | Setup Fee |
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| Essentials | Small facilities, single product lines | Estimated Range | Discussed After Discovery |
| Standard | Mid-sized plants or co-packers | Estimated Range | Discussed After Discovery |
| Enterprise | Multi-site, export-focused, or GFSI-bound | Custom Quote | Based on Scope |
Note: Pricing is finalized after evaluating your facility layout, product risk, team readiness, and current plan status.
INDUSTRY BENCHMARKING
| Service Level | Monthly Fee (Avg.) | Setup Fee (Avg.) |
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| Small Facility Support | $750 – $1,500 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Medium/Complex Operations | $1,500 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| Large/GFSI-Compliant Sites | $3,000 – $6,000+ | $3,000 – $7,000+ |
