Option One
2 Days on ZOOM Platform. Lead Instructor and participants see and interact in real time online.
Upcoming Classes
2021 Classes:
Virtual Live PDT July 15 and 16, 2021
Los Angeles, CA September 23 and 24, 2021 (onsite)
Virtual Live EDT October 28 and 29, 2021
Virtual Live MDT December 16 and 17, 2021
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 Two
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.
Upcoming Classes
2021 Classes
June 25, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
July 23, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
August 27, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
September 30, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
October 29, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
November 17, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
December 17, 2021 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. – PST
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 |
Please visit Frequently Asked Questions Page and also call the Lead Instructor, Alex Kashef, anytime at 310-694-1544 or email him at
alexkashef@geosda.com for any questions.