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The 2025 FSPCA Annual Conference was held in-person on November 18-19 in Rockville, Maryland and, for the first time ever, included an option to attend virtually! This was a great success with more than 150 people in attendance across both platforms. Attendees were able to hear from 37 fantastic food safety experts across academia, industry and government agencies highlighting the latest in food safety regulations and guidance, technology advancements, and FSMA implementation

The FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) curriculum is currently being refined following valuable suggestions from the November pilot FTR Lead Instructor (LI) courses and feedback from our dedicated Trainer of Trainers (ToTs). On November 20–21, 2025, forty-five participants from food and allied industries attended the inaugural FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Pilot Lead Instructor Course in Rockville, MD, held in conjunction with the FSPCA Annual Conference. The pilot provided an

On behalf of FSPCA, I am pleased to resume our quarterly newsletter and share a snapshot of the progress we have made in supporting Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation through training, education, and outreach.    In 2025, FSPCA continued to advance its mission through important curriculum development efforts, expanded training opportunities, strategic partnerships, and continued engagement with the global food safety community. These collective efforts reflec