Appendices F to H — Intelligence sources and contributions
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Appendix F — Sources of food fraud intelligence
F.1 Databases and alert systems
(Reproduced in full in Step 4 of this guide.)
| Source | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|
| HorizonScan (Fera Science) | Global food fraud incident database | Subscription |
| RASFF (European Commission) | Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed | Public |
| USP Food Fraud Database | Ingredient adulteration database (U.S. Pharmacopeia) | Public (partial) |
| FDA Economically Motivated Adulteration | Reports and guidance on EMA | Public |
| Food Fraud Prevention Think Tank (MSU) | Research and primers on food fraud | Public (partial) |
F.2 Specialised publications and resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Food Fraud Prevention Think Tank (Michigan State University) | Primers, guides and vulnerability assessment tools |
| SSAFE (ssafe-food.org) | Food fraud vulnerability assessment tool |
| Journal of Food Science | Peer-reviewed scientific articles on food authenticity |
| Food Safety Magazine (food-safety.com) | Practical articles and industry updates |
| AdminISO (adminiso.io) | Digital platform for managing food safety and quality systems, including a module for the structured implementation of the VACCP methodology described in this guide. Developed by the author. |
F.3 Price monitoring tools
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| FAO Food Price Index | The FAO's food price index |
| Indexmundi Commodity Prices | Global food commodity prices |
| USDA Market News | USDA market data for agricultural products |
Appendix G — Detailed regulatory compatibility table
(Reproduced in full in section 11.1 of this guide.)
Appendix H — Comments and contributions
The author welcomes comments, suggestions and proposals for improvement on this methodology.
Contributions may be considered for future versions of the document, which will be managed and published by the author as official versions of the framework.
Comments may be sent to: bvf@beira.com.mx
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