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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! The 8th FSPCA Annual Conference will be held in person at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge on November 19-20, 2024. REGISTER INFORMATION & AGENDA BOOK YOUR HOTEL BECOME A SPONSOR Past FSPCA Annual Conference Presentations 2023 PRESENTATIONS 2022 PRESENTATIONS 2021 PRESENTATIONS 2020 PRESENTATIONS Upcoming FSPCA Webinars Other FSPCA webinars coming soon! Submit your ideas and requests to fspca@iit.edu . COMING SOON Past SSA Webinars 26 JUNE Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) Webinar: Updates to the FDA Guidance for Sprout Growers PRESENTATION RECORDING Past FSPCA Webinars 2023 WEBINARS 22 FEB Updates to FDA’s Draft Guidance for Industry: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Spotlight on Appendix 1 PRESENTATION RECORDING 29 FEB Animal Food Rule Inspectional Findings and Supplemental Resources for FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructors Available on the FSPCA Animal Food Resource Portal for Animal Food Lead Instructors only PRESENTATION RECORDING 9 APR Food Traceability Rule Awareness for Industry Module Webinar Available on the FSPCA Human Food , FSVP, and IA VA Instructor Resource Portals PRESENTATION RECORDING 11 APR Seminario web gratuito sobre el módulo de conocimiento de las reglas de trazabilidad de alimentos de la FSPCA para la industria (En español) Available on the FSPCA Human Food , FSVP, and IA VA Instructor Resource Portals PRESENTATION RECORDING

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THE FOOD SAFETY PREVENTIVE CONTROLS ALLIANCE The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is the most trusted source of education and training programs for U.S. food manufacturers, importers, foreign suppliers, and food safety professionals around the world wanting to understand and use one or more of the prevention-oriented standards of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Upcoming FSPCA Events Nov 19-20 FSPCA Annual Conference: Registration now open! Nov 21-22 FSPCA Executive Advisory Board Meeting Current FSPCA News The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) at Illinois Tech’s, Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) was selected to receive the 2023 Food Safety Award from the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) FSPCA June Newsletter Registration Open: 2024 FSPCA Annual Conference ​ FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor Application Open FDA FSMA Related News Update from the Deputy Commissioner for Human Food - Enhancing Traceability: Insights from Reagan-Udall Foundation Roundtables and Upcoming Public Engagement ​ FDA Releases FY 2022 Pesticide Residue Monitoring Report Metrics (as of September 2, 2024) 150 FSPCA Lead Instructor courses completed 3090 Successfully trained Lead Instructors from 79 countries 16518 FSPCA pa rticipant c ourses de livered by FSPCA Lead Instructors 181718 Personnel from 143 countries have been trained on FSMA regulations

⌂ / PC Human Food / PCHF Lead Instructors Instructor Resource Portal PCHF Materials Register, Edit, or Cancel a Course Network PCHF Instructor Resource Portal All electronic course materials and templates needed to deliver your FSPCA PCHF Participant Course can be found on the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required). Download step-by-step instructions for accessing the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal or watch the video tutorial. Your log in information for the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal (where you access Lead Instructor Resources) and the FSPCA (where you register your courses) may be different. ​ The Instructor Resource Portal is updated frequently. We recommend you check the Portal for updates before each course. Helpful Hints Register a PCHF Participant Course Review FSPCA Policy 0017 (Participant Course Registration and Delivery Policy), found on the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal . This policy outlines the requirements FSPCA Lead Instructors must follow to register and deliver the FSPCA PCHF participant courses. FSPCA has requirements regarding advertising an FSPCA PCHF participant course. For details, review FSPCA Requirements for Successfully Advertising Your PCHF Course . ​ You must log into the FSPCA to register a course. Be sure to have course details on hand. LOG IN Course registration must be submitted at least two weeks before the course start date PCHF Participant Course: 20 contact hours* required ​ ​ PCHF Blended Part 2 Course: 8 contact hours* required ​ ​ *Contact hours do not include breaks or lunch Course Edits and Cancellations After a course is registered, very few edits will be allowed. In most instances, you will be required to cancel the course in question and resubmit a new course registration form. You MAY NOT: Change the planned modification to the course Change the total hours Change the Lead Instructor's name ​ Change the start and end dates ​ In extenuating circumstances, please contact fspca@iit.edu . We will assess the situation and determine if edits can be accommodated. ​ Course edits and cancellations must be submitted via the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network (TAN) and the course registration number (REG-000000) must be referenced. Reminders Add Your Name to the FSPCA Lead Instructor List Once you successfully complete FSPCA PCHF Lead Instructor training, you have the option to have your name added to the public list of Lead Instructors for the FSPCA by updating your FSPCA Profile. Your name will NOT be added unless you opt in and update your profile. DIRECTIONS UPDATE PROFILE Join the PCHF Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group The PCHF Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group is a forum for PCHF Lead Instructors to interact, get updates, and exchange information. It is NOT a forum to ask rule interpretation questions. Questions regarding the rule should be directed to the FDA FSMA Technical Assistance Network (TAN) . DIRECTIONS JOIN Lead Instructor Guide: F or Lead Instructors Only! DO NOT share with your course participants. You can download an electronic version from the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you may purchase a hard copy by contacting FSPCA@ifpti.org . Participant Manual and Exercise Workbook You can download electronic versions from the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you many purchase hard copies from either the FSPCA Lead Instructor Bookstore (link located in the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal - log in required) or the FSPCA Amazon Bookstore . ​ A watermarked, public version of the Participant Manual is available as well. Food Safety Plan Teaching Examples: Can only be supplied to course participants by the Lead Instructor! You can download electronic versions from the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you many purchase hard copies from either the FSPCA Lead Instructor Bookstore (link located in the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal - log in required). There are 9 different examples to choose from. Choose which works best for your course.

⌂ / Intentional Adulteration / Food Defense Qualified Individual / IA Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies Course Who should take the course? Food professionals who identify Mitigation Strategies to implement at Actionable Process Steps ​ ​ ​ Delivery Methods ​ Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually . Estimated seat time: 2.5 - 3 hours. $179.00 USD ENROLL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS FSPCA IA Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies Course The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule) regulation is intended to protect food from intentional acts of adulteration where there is an intent to cause wide scale public health harm. The regulation requires covered facilities to identify and implement mitigation strategies at actionable process steps identified by a vulnerability assessment (21 CFR 121.135). The regulation further requires that individuals identifying and explaining the mitigation strategies “have successfully completed training for the specific function at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by FDA or be otherwise qualified through job experience to conduct the activities” (21 CFR 121.4(c)(2)). This training developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet this training requirement. FSPCA IA Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies Online Course PDF The FSPCA Intentional Adulteration online course PDFs are being made available publicly in keeping with transparency of FSPCA course material. However, the PDF versions do not represent the full experience of participating in the online courses. Please Note If applicable, this public PDF version of the course does not include the assessments, course interactions, or videos. FSPCA course certificates are only issued at the completion of the full online courses. The transcripts (words spoken during the online course) are included at the end of the PDFs rather than interspersed throughout as in the full online versions.

⌂ / FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Awareness for Industry Module FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Awareness Module for Industry This PowerPoint module is intended to support FSPCA Lead Instructors in educating the food industry about the Food Traceability Rule requirements for processed foods. ​ This module is available in English and Spanish This module is for FSPCA Lead Instructor use only This module does not represent, nor should it be used as a replacement for, the full FSPCA Food Traceability Rule certificate course currently in development The Food Traceability Rule Awareness for Industry Module is located on the FSPCA Instructor Resource Portals . Download step-by-step instructions for accessing the Instructor Resource Portals here .

NEED A COPY OF YOUR FSPCA CERTIFICATE? Your FSPCA certificates are available to you 24/7. Access your certificates by following these three easy steps: ​ Visit the Learning Management System (LMS) 01 Log in using your username and password. Use the “Forgot Password?” link if you need to reset your password. 02 Click on your certificate to view/download and print a copy. 03 NOTE! ​ The latest version of Adobe Reader is recommended before attempting to print the certificate. Helpful Hints Has your email changed since you completed your course? ​ Email the LMS Admin to update your email address before you attempt to access your certificate. Having technical difficulty printing your certificate? ​ ​ Within the 'Print' button of Adobe, click 'Advanced' and then, click 'Print as image'. More information is available from Adobe . Need additional assistance?​ ​ Email the LMS Admin or call 1 (269) 488-3258 .

⌂ / FSVP / FSVP Lead Instructor Applicants Criteria Application Training Enroll Materials and Resources What can an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor do? An FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor may independently offer the current version of the FSPCA core curriculum (FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA FSVP Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses. How can I become an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor? ​ Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor application . See the "Application" tab for complete details. ​ ​ Your application will be reviewed by the FSPCA Review Committee and evaluated against the sele ction criteria. If you are approved, you will be notified via email. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. FSVP LEAD INSTRUCTOR SELECTION CRITERIA Ready to apply? Click on the “Application” tab! Are you a current Human Food or Animal Food Lead Instructor or an approved Human Food or Animal Food Lead Instructor Candidate*? You must successfully submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor application. Review How to submit an FSPCA Lead Instructor Application . This document provides IMPORTANT information, step-by-step directions, and helpful hints pertaining to the completion of your Lead Instructor Application. DOWNLOAD NO You already meet the criteria to qualify as a candidate to become an FSVP Lead Instructor. There are two additional steps you must take: Update your FSPCA profile by indicating your interest (directions to update your profile below), and, Successfully complete an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor course. UPDATE YOUR PROFILE YES FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Lead Instructor Application *An FSPCA Lead Instructor Candidate is someone who has submitted an FSPCA Lead Instructor application, had their application approved, but has not yet successfully completed FSPCA Lead Instructor training. APPLY Prerequisites ​ Successful completion of the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course Must be an approved FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor applicant to be eligible to enroll ​ Enrollees must attend the entire course ​ Other prerequisites may apply depending on course delivery method (e.g., in-person, virtual) FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Lead Instructor Course This course provides the participant the knowledge and tools needed to perform the duties of a Lead Instructor for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course. The course content is focused on strategies to aid in the effective instruction of the activities and documentation that support the creation and implementation of Foreign Supplier Verification Programs. Administrative tasks for issuing Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance certificates are also covered as well as a refresher on effective presentation for the adult learner. Successful completion of this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course as a Lead Instructor. Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! IMPORTANT! Before you enroll, please thoroughly review the course information packet. The packet contains step-by-step directions for the enrollment process. Each step must be completed in the order noted to successfully enroll. FSVP Lead Instructor Course Schedule Only approved FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Candidates are eligible to enroll. Other prerequisites may apply depending on course type/modality. Download and review the course agenda. It will be important for you to be present at the class for the entire time in order for you to receive your Lead Instructor certificate. Failure to demonstrate understanding of FSPCA training materials through participation in exercises, questions asked, and teach-back observations may result in you not receiving your Lead Instructor certificate. Course may be canceled due to low enrollment . Virtual SAVE THE DATE: December 9-13, 2024 FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Lead Instructor Course Enrollment Opening Soon! INFORMATION PACKET $1599.00 USD AGENDA FDA Regulation and Guidance ​ Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA FSVP Combination Course, we strongly recommend that you read FDA’s FSVP regulation and download FDA’s FSV P industry guidance document which typically answers most questions about the FSVP rule. FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are provided onsite. Virtual Delivery: After enrollment and completion of prerequisite online modules, electronic course materials are available for download from the course landing page. If a hard copy of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.

⌂ / PC Human Food / PCHF Lead Instructor Applicants Criteria Application Training Enroll Materials and Resources What can an FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor do? An FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor may independently offer the current version of the FSPCA standardized curriculum (FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses. How can I become an FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor? ​ Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course , and be issued an FSPCA certificate of training for the course. This FSPCA certificate number is required to submit an FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor application . ​ Lead Instructor Applicants will be administered a timed pre-course assessment that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation. Individuals must score an 80% or higher on the assessment in order to proceed with the Lead Instructor application. Individuals who score below an 80% on the assessment will be required to wait 7 days before retaking the assessment. This will allow time to study the regulation and the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food curriculum. There is no limit to how many times the assessment can be taken until a passing score is achieved. ​ After successful completion of the pre-course assessment, an online FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor application must be submitted to be considered as a Human Food Lead Instructor Candidate. ​ Your application will be reviewed by the FSPCA Review Committee and evaluated against the sele ction criteria . If you are approved, you will be notified via email. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. ​ PCHF LEAD INSTRUCTOR SELECTION CRITERIA Ready to apply? Click on the “Application” tab! Have you successfully completed the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course? You must first successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course. The FSPCA course certificate number is required on your application. MORE INFORMATION NO Review How to submit an FSPCA Lead Instructor Application . This document provides IMPORTANT information, step-by-step directions, and helpful hints to complete and successfully submit your Lead Instructor Application. APPLY YES FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Lead Instructor Application Prerequisites ​ Successful completion of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course ​ Must be an approved FSPCA PCHF Lead Instructor applicant to enroll ​ Enrollees must attend the entire course ​ Other prerequisites may apply depending on course delivery method (e.g., in-person, virtual) FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor Course This course provides the participant the knowledge and tools needed to perform the duties of a Lead Instructor for the standardized training curriculum that FDA considers adequate in meeting the requirements for training of a preventive controls qualified individual under the Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food rule. The course content is focused on strategies to aid in the effective instruction of the food safety activities and documentation that support the creation and implementation of a preventive controls Food Safety Plan. Administrative tasks for issuing Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance certificates are also covered, as well as a refresher on effective presentation for the adult learner. Successful completion of this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course as a Lead Instructor. Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! IMPORTANT! Before you enroll, please thoroughly review the course information packet. The packet contains step-by-step directions for the enrollment process. Each step must be completed in the order noted to successfully enroll. Human Food Lead Instructor Course Schedule Only approved FSPCA Human Food Lead Instructor Candidates are eligible to enroll. Other prerequisites may apply depending on course type/modality. Download and review the course agenda. It will be important for you to be present at the class for the entire time in order for you to receive your Lead Instructor certificate. Failure to demonstrate understanding of FSPCA training materials through participation in exercises, questions asked, and teach-back observations may result in you not receiving your Lead Instructor certificate. Course may be canceled due to low enrollment . Virtual DATE TBD FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course After publication of the PCHF v2.0 course materials, dates for this training will be determined. All approved HF Lead Instructor applicants will be notified. $1599.00 USD FDA Rules and Guidance ​ Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor Course, we strongly recommend that you re-read FDA’s Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation as well as your FSPCA participant manual. And, download FDA’s Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Guidance for Industry draft guidance (including Appendix 1) for reference during the course. FDA rules and guidance documents can be found here . ​​ FSPCA PCHF Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are provided onsite. Virtual Delivery: After enrollment and completion of prerequisite online modules, electronic course materials are available for download from the course landing page. If a hard copy of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.

⌂ / FSVP / F SVP Lead Instructors Instructor Resource Portal FSVP Materials Register, Edit, or Cancel a Course Network FSVP Instructor Resource Portal All electronic course materials and templates needed to deliver your FSPCA FSVP Participant Course can be found on the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal (log in required). Download step-by-step instructions for accessing the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal or watch the video tutorial. Your log in information for the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal (where you access Lead Instructor Resources) and the FSPCA (where you register your courses) may be different. ​ The Instructor Resource Portal is updated frequently. We recommend you check the Portal for updates before each course. Helpful Hints Register an FSVP Participant Course Review FSPCA Policy 0017 (Participant Course Registration and Delivery Policy), found on the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal . This policy outlines the requirements FSPC A Lead Instructors must follow to register and deliver the FSPCA FSVP participant courses. FSPCA has requirements regarding advertising an FSPCA FSVP participant course. For details, review FSPCA Requirements for Successfully Advertising Your FSVP Course . ​ You must log into the FSPCA to register a course. Be sure to have course details on hand. LOG IN Course registration must be submitted at least two weeks before the course start date FSVP Participant Course: 12 contact hours* required ​ ​ FSVP Blended Part 2 Course: 8 contact hours* required ​ ​ *Contact hours do not include breaks or lunch Reminders Course Edits and Cancellations After a course is registered, very few edits will be allowed. In most instances, you will be required to cancel the course in question and resubmit a new course registration form. You MAY NOT: Change the planned modification to the course Change the total hours Change the Lead Instructor's name ​ Change the start and end dates ​ In extenuating circumstances, please contact fspca@iit.edu . We will assess the situation and determine if edits can be accommodated. ​ Course edits and cancellations must be submitted via the FSPCA Technical Assistance Network (TAN) and the course registration number (REG-000000) must be referenced. Add Your Name to the FSPCA Lead Instructor List Once you successfully complete FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor training, you have the option to have your name added to the public list of Lead Instructors for the FSPCA by updating your FSPCA Profile. Your name will NOT be added unless you opt in and update your profile. DIRECTIONS UPDATE PROFILE Join the FSVP Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group The FSVP Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group is a forum for FSVP Lead Instructors to interact, get updates, and exchange information. It is NOT a forum to ask rule interpretation questions. Questions regarding the rule should be directed to the FDA FSMA Technical Assistance Network (TAN) . DIRECTIONS JOIN Lead Instructor Guide: F or Lead Instructors Only! DO NOT share with your course participants. You can download an electronic version from the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you may purchase a hard copy by contacting FSPCA@ifpti.org . Participant Manual and Exercise Workbook You can download electronic versions from the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you many purchase hard copies from either the FSPCA Lead Instructor Bookstore (link located in the FSVP Instructor Resource Portal - log in required) or the FSPCA Amazon Bookstore . ​ A watermarked, public version of the Participant Manual is available as well.

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