Food Fraud Prevention: The Growing Threat of Food Document Fraud

What This Webinar Covers:

This webinar examines the rising risk of food document fraud within global supply chains, exploring how fraudulent phantom documents, altered digital records, and hybrid physical-digital forgeries can undermine food safety and traceability programs. Dr. John W. Spink walks through real-world vulnerability points and explains how organizations can strengthen their supply chain risk management practices to detect and prevent document-based fraud.

What You’ll Learn:

• How document fraud differs from traditional food fraud and why it’s a growing concern
• The distinction between phantom, digital, physical, and hybrid fraudulent documents
• Common vulnerability points within supply chain documentation processes
• Methods for conducting a food fraud vulnerability assessment
• Practical steps for strengthening document verification controls

Key Takeaways:

• Document fraud is an evolving threat that requires ongoing vigilance across the supply chain
• Vulnerability assessments should specifically account for document-based fraud risks
• Strong verification and audit trail practices reduce exposure to fraudulent documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration is essential to closing gaps in document controls

Presented By:

Dr. John W. Spink
Director, Food Fraud Prevention Academy, Michigan State University