Option One – On Zoom
On Zoom – Instructor-Led Classes:
2022
February 5, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST
February 6, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST
June 16, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST
June 17, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. EST
August 26, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST
August 27, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. PST
Option Two
Onsite
Hermosa Beach,
Los Angeles, California
Address: Holiday Inn
125 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
January 13, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
January 14, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
March 17, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
March 18, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
May 12, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
May 13, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
July 14, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
July 15, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
September 15, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
September 16, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
November 10, 2022, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
November 11,20222, 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
This course is a training curriculum that will provide participants with an understanding of the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation. This curriculum was designed by regulatory, academic, and industry professionals and was developed with funding from FDA as part of the FSPCA.
Importers covered by the FSVP regulation must put in place foreign supplier verification programs (FSVPs) to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food using processes and procedures that provide the same level of public health protection as those required under the preventive controls (for human or animal food) or produce safety regulations, as appropriate, and to ensure that the supplier’s food is not adulterated and is not misbranded with respect to allergen
labeling (21 CFR 1.502(a)).
Who Is Covered by the FSVP Rule?
The FSVP importer is the U.S. owner or consignee of the food offered for import (i.e., owns the food, has purchased it, or has agreed in writing to purchase it at the time of U.S. entry). If there is no U.S.
owner or consignee at time of entry, the FSVP importer is the U.S. agent/representative of the foreign owner/consignee, as confirmed in a signed statement of consent. The key is that there be a FSVP
importer in the United States who takes responsibility for meeting the FSVP requirements.
Day One Sign-in |
Preface: Overview and Agenda for Participant Course |
Chapter 1: Content: FSMA an FSVP |
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: Building the Foundation for the FSVP Process & Exercise |
Chapter 3: Importer Identification |
Lunch (12:00 to 1:00 P.M.) |
Overview of Requirements & Exercise |
Preventive Controls and Produce Safety Session |
Chapter 4: Hazard Analysis & Exercise |
Questions/Expectations for Day Two |
Adjourn |
Day 2 |
Sign-in, Questions from Previous Day |
Chapter 5: Evaluation and Approval of Foreign Supplier |
Chapter 6: Foreign Supplier Verification |
Chapter 7: Reevaluation of Foreign Supplier Performance |
Lunch (2:00 to 1:00 P.M.) |
Chapter 9: Importance of Records & Exercise |
Chapter 10: FDA Oversight |
Appendix 4: Dietary Supplements (optional) |
Final Questions, Certificates, Course Evaluation and Close |

Option Three
Blended Course:
Only one day on ZOOM platform after finishing the self-paced online course
Upon completion of Part 1: Online, you will receive an Enrollment Ticket for Part 2: Instructor-Led course and a Completion Email. Present either the Enrollment Ticket or Completion Email to your Part 2 FSVP Lead Instructor. You will not be able to attend the Part 2: Instructor-Led course without providing evidence of Part 1: Online course completion.
2022
January 19, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
January 24, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
February 10, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
February 24, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
March 11, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
March 24, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
April 21, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
April 28, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
May 6, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
May 31, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
June 24, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
June 28, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
July 25, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
July 29, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
August 11, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
August 31, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
September 20, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
September 27, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
October 10, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
October 24, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
November 6, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
November 13, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
December 17, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
December 21, 2022 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – EST
Link to Registration for Part 2
This course is a training curriculum that will provide participants with an understanding of the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation. This curriculum was designed by regulatory, academic, and industry professionals and developed with funding from FDA as part of the FSPCA.
This FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Blended Course was developed by FSPCA – a public private partnership of university, industry, and government representatives. The course is based on version 1.1 (2017 edition) of the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs course.
It is strongly recommended that you use the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verifications Programs Participant Manual (V1.1) while completing the Part 1: Online course. You can access a free .PDF version. Please be advised that the free .PDF version is 504 pages if you intend to print it yourself. You can order a hard copy for $30 from the FSPCA Bookstore.
Importers covered by the FSVP regulation must put in place foreign supplier verification programs (FSVPs) to verify that their foreign suppliers are producing food using processes and procedures that provide the same level of public health protection as those required under the preventive controls (for human or animal food) or produce safety regulations, as appropriate, and to ensure that the supplier’s food is not adulterated and is not misbranded with respect to allergen
labeling (21 CFR 1.502(a)).
Who Is Covered by the FSVP Rule?
The FSVP importer is the U.S. owner or consignee of the food offered for import (i.e., owns the food, has purchased it, or has agreed in writing to purchase it at the time of U.S. entry). If there is no U.S.
owner or consignee at time of entry, the FSVP importer is the U.S. agent/representative of the foreign owner/consignee, as confirmed in a signed statement of consent. The key is that there be a FSVP
importer in the United States who takes responsibility for meeting the FSVP requirements.
Part 1: self-paced part |
Chapter 1: Content: FSMA and FSVP |
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: Building the Foundation for the FSVP Process |
Chapter 3: Importer Identification |
Preventive Controls and Produce Safety Session |
Chapter 4: Hazard Analysis & Exercise |
Chapter 5: Evaluation and Approval of Foreign Supplier |
Chapter 6: Foreign Supplier Verification |
Chapter 7: Reevaluation of Foreign Supplier Performance |
Chapter 9: Importance of Records & Exercise |
Chapter 10: FDA Oversight |

