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FSPACA's Glossary of Acronyms is your comprehensive resource for decoding industry jargon. From AaaS to ZTD, our glossary provides clear explanations of the most common acronyms in the field. Explore our collection to enhance your understanding and communication within the industry Glossary of Acronyms

The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States. ⌂ / PC Animal Food / Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! Training Enroll in a Course Materials and Resources Who s hould t ake the c ourse? Those resp onsible for performing or overseeing the preparation of the food saf e ty plan Delivery Methods All deliveries cover the same exact curriculum in a minimum of 20 contact hours. Instru ctor-Led: Delivered live, in-person, and/or v irtually by Lead Instructors trained by FSPCA. Asy nchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery, with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually. Asynchronous courses are reviewed by FSPCA to ensure curriculum learning objectives and learner engagement requirements are met. Blended: D elivered in two parts. PART 1 is asynchronous learning and PART 2 is Instructor-Led. Both PART 1 and PART 2 must be completed to receive an FSPCA certificate of successful completion. FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Participant Course The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI)” who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by FDA, or is otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system”. This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! ENROLL PCAF Participant Course Instructor-Led or Asynchronous Learning FEES VARY* Instructor-led courses are delivered by Lead Instructors trained by FSPCA. Asynchronous learning courses are 100% self-paced online, with no Lead Instructors physically or virtually present. Asynchronous courses are reviewed by FSPCA to ensure curriculum learning objectives and learner engagement requirements are met. Blended Course Both Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed to receive an FSPCA certificate of successful completion. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS Not sure if asynchronous learning is right for you? A free trial of PART 1 of the Blended Course is available. This will give you an idea of how the course is put together. ENROLL PCAF Participant Course Part 1 Asynchronous Learning $208.00 USD ENROLL PCAF Participant Course Part 2 Instructor-Led FEES VARY* *Course fees are set by the individual provider. FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Participant Manual v1.1 (Click on the image to download a PDF) English Chinese Spanish Prefer a hardcopy? FSPCA BOOKSTORE Participant Manual (English) Exercise Workbook (English) FSPCA AMAZON BOOKSTORE Participant Manual (English, Spanish) Exercise Workbook (English, Spanish) Additional Resources F SPCA Guide for Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Recall Plan Template

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This module is specifically designed for the foreign suppliers that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food intended for human or animal consumption in the U.S. The FSVP rule itself imposes requirements on importers, not foreign suppliers. Nevertheless, importers may make requests for foreign suppliers to assist in meeting the importer's obligations. This module will explain the requirements of the FSVP rule. Intended Audience Foreign suppliers that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food intended for human or animal consumption in the U.S. Delivery Methods PDF: Download and review a PDF of the full text version of the FSVP Awareness Module. LIVE RECORDING: View a recorded version of the live FSPCA FSVP Awareness Module webinar. Includes an informative Q&A session. FSPCA FSVP Awareness Module for Foreign Suppliers This module is specifically designed for the foreign suppliers that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food intended for human or animal consumption in the U.S. The FSVP rule itself imposes requirements on importers, not foreign suppliers. Nevertheless, importers may make requests of foreign suppliers to assist in meeting the importers obligations. This module will explain the requirements of the FSVP rule. RECORDING PDF

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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. ⌂ / 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.

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Food professionals who wish to conduct vulnerability assessments (VAs) using the Key Activity Types (KAT) Method only ​and this course is strongly recommended before taking the IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments course which uses the three fundamental elements method.​​ ​ ⌂ / Intentional Adulteration / Food Defense Qualified Individua l / IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using Key Activity Types Who should take the course? Food professionals who wish to conduct vulnerability assessments (VAs) using the Key Activity Types (KAT) Method only. This course is strongly recommended before taking the IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments course which uses the three fundamental elements method. Delivery Methods Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually . Estimated seat time: 45-62 minutes. $169.00 USD ENROLL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using Key Activity Types 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 Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using Key Activity Types 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.

The FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training course was developed to provide an overview of the design and instructor materials of the FSPCA PCHF Version 2.0 standardized curriculum. ⌂ / PC Human Food / PCHF V2.0 LI Refresher Training Training Enroll in a Course Eligibility You must be an FSPCA Human Food v1.2 Lead Instructor to be eligible to enroll in FSPCA PCHF v2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training. IMPORTANT UPDATE! The FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 1.2 curriculum will be retired on June 30, 2025. Beginning July 1, 2025 FSPCA will only allow PCHF Version 2.0 participant course registration and deliveries. If you intend to continue to register and deliver FSPCA Human Food participant courses, this FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training Course is mandatory. Only Human Food Lead Instructors who have completed the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training will be allowed to register and deliver PCHF Version 2.0 participant courses and be given access to the updated Version 2.0 Lead Instructor resources. Q: What happens if I am unable to complete the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training Course before the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 1.2 curriculum is retired? A: You will be required to complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 participant course and successfully complete the full FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor course. PCHF V2.0 FAQs FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training The FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training course was developed to provide an overview of the design and instructor materials of the FSPCA PCHF Version 2.0 standardized curriculum. The Refresher Training course reviews the key updates to FSPCA PCHF Version 2.0 course content and provides guidance on how to use the Instructor Guide and instructor portal resources to support your Version 2.0 participant course delivery. Successful completion of this Lead Instructor Refresher Training course is required for existing FSPCA PCHF Version 1.2 Lead Instructors to register and deliver the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 participant course. Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! IMPORTANT! Before you enroll, watch the enrollment tutorial video and thoroughly review the course information packet to understand: Eligibility How to Enroll Course Requirements Course Materials Provided The earliest start date for an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 participant course deliveries. Tutorial: How to Enroll PCHF V2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training Schedule Multiple dates in a convenient virtual (live, instructor led) delivery format You are required to be present and engaged for the entire course to receive your FSPCA Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor certificate. Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment Training Schedule Course Materials After enrollment, It is IMPERATIVE that you download the electronic course materials at least three (3) days prior the course start date. You must have the materials accessible during the course. Tutorial: Downloading Course Materials Virtual 1-Day PCHF V2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training (English) 8 hours with short breaks. Multiple dates available. $449.00 USD INFORMATION PACKET AGENDA Virtual 1-Day PCHF V2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training (Spanish) 8 hours with short breaks. Multiple dates available. $449.00 USD INFORMATION PACKET AGENDA Virtual 2-Half Days PCHF V2.0 Lead Instructor Refresher Training (English) 8 hours with short breaks. Multiple dates available. $449.00 USD INFORMATION PACKET AGENDA

For questions related to an FSMA rule, FSMA programs, and implementation strategies, please submit your questions electronically to FDA’s FSMA Technical Assistance Network. For other FSPCA questions, email fspca@iit.edu. Contact Us Training, Lead Instructor Application or Scientific/Technical Question? Please submit all training, Lead Instructor application, or scientific/technical questions to FSPCA’s Technical Assistance Network . Your question will be answered by the FSPCA Food Safety Resource Team. FSMA Rule, FSMA Program, or Implementation Strategy Question? For questions related to a FSMA rule, FSMA programs, and implementation strategies, please submit your questions electronically to FDA’s FSMA Technical Assistance Network . For other FSPCA questions, email fspca@iit.edu .

FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor may independently offer the current version of the FSPCA standardized curriculum (FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses. ⌂ / PC Animal Food / PCAF Lead Instructor Applicants Criteria Application Training Enroll Materials and Resources What can an FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor do? An FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor may independently offer the current version of the FSPCA standardized curriculum (FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses. How can I become an FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor? Take the necessary prerequisite course: Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Participant Course, and be issued an FSPCA certificate of training for the course. This FSPCA certificate number is required to submit an FSPCA Anima l Food Lead Instructor application. Submit an FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor Application: A complete online FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor application must be submitted for review. Your application will be reviewed by the FSPCA Review Committee and evaluated against the selection criteria. You will be notified via email regarding the status of your application. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Enroll in an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Lead Instructor Course You must meet the enrollment prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Lead Instructor Course (see the "Enroll" tab for more details). Upon successful completion of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Instructor Course, you will be trained to be a Lead Instructor by the FSPCA. Successfully completing this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food participant course as a Lead Instructor. PCAF LEAD INSTRUCTOR SELECTION CRITERIA Ready to apply? Click on the “Application” tab! Have you successfully completed the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food participant course? FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Lead Instructor Application You must first successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal 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 pertaining to the completion of your Lead Instructor Application. APPLY YES Prerequisites Successful completion of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course Must be an approved FSPCA PCA F Lead Instructor applicant to enroll Enrollees must attend the entire course Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal 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 Animal 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 Animal 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. Animal Food Lead Instructor Course Schedule Only approved FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor Candidates are eligible to enroll. Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion. Please review the course information packet for complete details. 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 June 2-6, 2025 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Lead Instructor Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda FSPCA PCAF Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are provided onsite.

FSPACA's PCAF Lead Instructors are experts in PC Animal Food safety, offering top-tier training and guidance. Learn from the best to ensure your products meet the highest standards. ⌂ / PC Animal Food / PCAF Lead Instructor s Instructor Resource Portal PCAF Materials Register, Edit, or Cancel a Course Network PCAF Instructor Resource Portal All electronic course materials and templates needed to deliver your FSPCA PCAF Participant Course can be found on the PCAF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required). Download step-by-step instructions for accessing the PCAF Instructor Resource Portal or watch the video tutorial. Your log in information for the PCAF 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 PCAF Partipant Course Review FSPCA Policy 0017 (Participant Course Registration and Delivery Policy), found on the PCAF Instructor Resource Portal . This policy outlines the requirements FSPC A Lead Instructors must follow to register and deliver the FSPCA PCAF participant courses. FSPCA has requirements regarding advertising an FSPCA PCAF participant course. For details, review FSPCA Requirements for Successfully Advertising Your PCAF 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 PCA F Participant Course: 20 contact hours* required PCAF 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 PCAF 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 PCAF Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group The PCAF Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group is a forum for PCAF 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 PCAF 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 PCAF Instructor Resource Portal (log in required) or you many purchase hard copies from either the FSPCA Lead Instructor Bookstore (link located in the PCAF Instructor Resource Portal - log in required) or the FSPCA Amazon Bookstore . A watermarked, public version of the Participant Manual is available as well.