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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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Aim:

Systems in place which prevent malicious actions occurring to product, premises and brands whilst on site

MP.SF.1

Standards

A threat assessment plan is documented (New)

How you will be measured

MP.SF.1.a

Threat assessment considers any potential risks to products from a conscious and intentional attempt to inflict contamination and/or damage

MP.SF.1.b

Threat assessment considers internal and external threats to the site

MP.SF.1.c

Output from the assessment is the threat assessment plan

MP.SF.1.d

For raw materials or products identified as a risk, the threat assessment plan documents controls to mitigate the risks

MP.SF.1.e

The threat assessment plan is formally reviewed annually or sooner if a new threat is identified or where a food defence/product security incident has occurred

Threat assessment plan

MP.SF.2

Standards

Areas on site identified as a risk are defined, monitored and controlled (New)

How you will be measured

MP.SF.2.a

Areas include, but are not limited to: - external storage areas - goods-in of raw materials (including packaging)

MP.SF.2.b

Only authorised personnel have access to production and storage areas

MP.SF.3

Standards

Staff are trained in site security and food defence procedures (New)