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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 2026 Dates TBD 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.

This PowerPoint module is intended to support FSPCA Lead Instructors in educating the food industry about the Food Traceability Rule requirements for processed foods. ⌂ / 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 .

This course will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of conducting a vulnerability assessment under the Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (IA) regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This regulation is one of a number of regulations and guidance that implement the provisions of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). ⌂ / Intentional Adulteration / Food Defense Qualified Individual / IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Course Training Materials and Resources Who should take the course? Food professionals who conduct vulnerability assessments ( VAs) using the 3 Fundamental Elements The IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments using Key Activity Types online course is strongly recommended before taking this course Delivery Methods Instructor-Led: Delivered live, in-person, and/or virtually by IAVA Lead Instructors trained by FSPCA. FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Participant Course Instructor-Led FEES VARY* ENROLL *Course fees are set by the individual provider. FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Participant Course This course will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of conducting a vulnerability assessment under the Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (IA) regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This regulation is one of a number of regulations and guidance that implement the provisions of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration regulation (referred to as the IA rule) is aimed at preventing intentional adulteration from acts intended to cause wide-scale public health harm, including acts of terrorism targeting the food supply. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “food defense qualified individual” who has successfully completed training in the conduct of a vulnerability assessment (21 cfr 121.4). 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 “food defense qualified individual” responsible for conducting a vulnerability assessment. The IA rule does not specify a particular method that you must use to conduct your vulnerability assessment. Two potential methods that can be used are the Key Activity Type (KAT) and/or the Three Fundamental Elements methods. If you conduct your vulnerability assessment using the KAT method with no modifications, you should consider completing the FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Using Key Activity Types course and may not need the training provided in this course. However, if you use any modifications to the KAT method or plan to use the Three Fundamental Elements method, then this course would provide valuable insights. FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Participant Manual v1.0 (Click on the image to download a PDF) English Prefer a hardcopy? FSPCA BOOKSTORE FSPCA AMAZON BOOKSTORE Participant Manual (English) Exercise Workbook (English) Additional Resources Download the FSPCA IA Suite of Courses for a comprehensive list of all available FSPCA Intentional Adulteration courses, and details on the course delivery method, intended audience, and cost.

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@illinoistech.edu .

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. ⌂ / 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@illinoistech.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.

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@illinoistech.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.

This Food Defense Awareness for the Intentional Adulteration Rule is designed specifically for those individuals and will meet the food defense awareness training requirement within the IA rule. Who should take the course? Workers at Actionable Process Steps (e.g., front line food workers) Supervisors of Workers at Actionable Process Steps Any stakeholder interested in learning more about the IA rule requirement Delivery Methods Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually. Estimated seat time: 20 - 30 minutes . FREE Follow these steps to access the free FSPCA Food Defense Awareness for the IA Rule online course: Review the Course Requirements and Details Click this link: Food Defense Awareness Log in with username: FSPCA.free1 and password: safe.food Click My Courses and select Resume Select the Click to Begin button Siga estos pasos para acceder al curso en línea gratuito FSPCA Food Defense Awareness for the IA Rule: Revise los requisitos y detalles del curso Haga clic en este enlace: Food Defense Awareness Inicie sesión con el nombre de usuario: FSPCA.free1 y la contraseña: safe.food Haga clic en My Courses y seleccione Resume Seleccione el botón Click to Begin FSPCA Food Defense Awareness for the IA Rule Course The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act rule: Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule) requires that covered facilities develop and implement a food defense plan that protects the facility’s most vulnerable points from acts of intentional adulteration intended to cause wide scale public health harm. The points in a facilities operation that have these significant vulnerabilities are called “actionable process steps”. According to the IA rule, individuals assigned to work at actionable process steps, and their supervisors, are required to receive training in food defense awareness (21 CFR 121.4(b)(2)). This “Food Defense Awareness for the Intentional Adulteration Rule” is designed specifically for those individuals and will meet the food defense awareness training requirement within the IA rule. NOTE S ! The training requirement in the IA rule is flexible, and individuals may choose this training or a similar food defense awareness training to satisfy this requirement. An FSPCA Certificate of successful completion is issued at the end of the course that you must print immediately. This is the only time the certificate is available to be printed (no record is retained). FSPCA Food Defense Awareness for the IA Rule 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.

This training will provide stakeholders with more information about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule). Who should take the course? Food facilities that are required to comply with the IA Rule Any stakeholder interested in learning more about the IA rule requirement Deliv ery Methods Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually. Estimated seat time: 25 - 35 minutes. FREE Follow these steps to access the free FSPCA Overview of the Intentional Adulteration Rule (IA Rule) online course: Review the Course Requirements and Details Click this link: FSPCA IA Rule Overview Log in with username: FSPCA.free1 and password: safe.food Click My Courses and select Resume Select the Click to Begin button FSPCA Overview of the IA Rule Course This training will provide stakeholders with more information about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule). The purpose of the IA Rule is to protect food from intentional acts of adulteration where there is an intent to cause wide scale public health harm. The final rule establishes various food defense measures that an owner, operator, or agent in charge of a facility is required to implement to protect against the intentional adulteration of food. While this training course is optional and not required for compliance with the IA Rule, the information within this training will assist food facilities that are required to comply with the IA Rule, and other stakeholders, to have a more in-depth understanding of the requirements in the IA Rule. NOTE! No certificate is provided for this course because the FSPCA Overview of the IA Rule course does not fulfill a regulatory requirement. No records are retained for your completion of this course. FSPCA Overview of the IA Rule 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.

This course addresses one of the seven FSMA foundational rules referred to as “Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals,” and focuses specifically on the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) provisions within the regulation. Who Should Take the Course? Facilities that are required to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practice s , Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals. Individuals who need to understand, implement, and comply with the CGMP requirements. Delivery Methods Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually . Estimated Seat Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours. $109.00 USD ENROLL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS FSPCA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) for Animal Food Course With the adoption of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2011, sweeping regulatory changes have been implemented to strengthen and further protect the human and animal food supply. The new regulatory framework has moved away from reacting to food safety events, to a more proactive and preventive approach. Animal food facility and regulatory personnel utilize this preventive approach as they routinely assess food safety systems and work to prevent food safety events. This course addresses one of the seven FSMA foundational rules referred to as “Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals,” and focuses specifically on the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) provisions within the regulation. The regulatory authority for these requirements is codified in 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 507, Subpart B, titled, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP).

An FSPCA Lead Instructor is a person who has successfully completed FSPCA Lead Instructor training. The Lead Instructors listed are eligible to offer FSPCA Participant Courses independently to their course participants. FSPCA Lead Instructor List An FSPCA Lead Instructor is a person who has successfully completed FSPCA Lead Instructor training. The Lead Instructors listed are eligible to offer FSPCA Participant Courses independently to their course participants. SEARCH FOR AN INSTRUCTOR

Explore the comprehensive Food Traceability Rule Core Curriculum from FSPCA. Gain insights into food traceability requirements, best practices, and compliance strategies. Elevate your knowledge and ensure food safety standards with our specialized training. ⌂ / Food Traceability Rule Core Curriculum Training Timeline Materials and Resources Who should take the course? All domestic and foreign entities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods that are covered by the Food Traceability Rule Overall Goals of the FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Training: Recognize the importance of, and need for, the Food Traceability Rule Identify what is required under the Food Traceability Rule Demonstrate what steps need to be taken to be compliant with the rule Practice how to develop a traceability plan FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Core Curriculum Timeline Editorial Team: In response to the FDA's final rule on “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” published on November 21, 2022, FSPCA initiated the Food Traceability Rule Core Curriculum Editorial Team in November 2023. The team consists of representatives from academia, industry, and government and aims to define curriculum learning objectives, create curriculum content, and develop training exercises to assist food industry personnel in understanding FDA’s Food Traceability Rule requirements. Proposed Training Availability: October/November 2025: FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Combo Course (Participant Course + Lead Instructor Course) deliveries November 2025: FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Participant Course delivered by FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructors Food Traceability Rule (FTR) General Resources Food Traceability Final Rule (FTR) Federal Register publication of 21 CFR 1 Subpart S Federal Register: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods Food Traceability Final Rule Webpage FDA FTR landing page, includes translations and other resources FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods | FDA FTR Frequently Asked Questions FAQs incorporate some responses to TAN inquiries and are arranged by topic and are searchable Frequently Asked Questions: FSMA Food Traceability Rule | FDA FTR Small Entity Compliance Guide Small Entity Compliance Guide: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation, May 2023 Small Entity Compliance Guide: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation | FDA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Webinars Food Traceability Final Rule Webinar In-depth webinar on the rule, presented 12/7/22 Webinar on the Food Traceability Final Rule - 12/07/2022 | FDA FTR FSMA Chat Shorter webinar on the rule, presented 4/4/2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QaKk4KAKbY Constituent Updates February 19, 2026: FDA Takes Several Actions Related to the Food Traceability Rule

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.​ FSPCA Technical Assistance Network (TAN) 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. SUBMIT AN INQUIRY For other FSPCA questions, email fspca@illinoistech.edu .