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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.

Access all the electronic course materials and templates required for delivering your FSPCA PCHF Participant Course through the PCHF Instructor Resource Portal. Log in to explore and download the resources. Need help? Follow our step-by-step instructions or watch the video tutorial for accessing the portal. ⌂ / 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.

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. ⌂ / 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? Take the necessary prerequisite course: Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course and be issued an FSPCA certificate of training for the course. This FSPCA certificate number is required to submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor application. Submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Application: A complete online FSPCA FSVP 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 FSVP Lead Instructor Course You must meet the enrollment prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Course (see the "Enroll" tab for more details). Upon successful completion of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Course, you will be trained to be a Lead Instructor by the FSPCA. Successfully completing this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA FSVP participant course as a Lead Instructor. FSVP LEAD INSTRUCTOR SELECTION CRITERIA Ready to apply? Click on the “Application” tab! Have you successfully completed the prerequisite FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course ? FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (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. APPLY YES You must first successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course. The FSPCA course certificate number is required on your application. MORE INFORMATION NO 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 at FSPCA's discretion 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 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 Dates TBD FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Lead Instructor Course All approved applicants will be notified when the course is open for enrollment. $1599.00 USD 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.

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. ⌂ / 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? Take the necessary prerequisite course: Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 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 . 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, a complete online FSPCA Human 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 Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course You must meet the enrollment prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course (see the "Enroll" tab for more details). Upon successful completion of the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead 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 Human Food Version 2.0 participant course as a Lead Instructor. 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 Version 2.0 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 (PCHF) Version 2.0 participant course Must be an approved FSPCA PCHF Lead Instructor applicant to enroll Enrollees must attend the entire course Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 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 Version 2.0 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 who have the necessary course prerequisites, and who have successfully completed the enrollment prerequisites, 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 April 14-17, 2025 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda Virtual June 3-6, 2025 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda FDA Rules and Guidance Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 2.0 Lead Instructor Course, we strongly recommend that you re-read FDA’s Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation as well as your FSPCA PCHF Version 2.0 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 Version 2.0 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.

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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

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 will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” 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), which focuses on safe food practices. ⌂ / FSVP / U.S.-Based FSVP Importer Training Enroll in a Course Materials and Resources Who s hould t ake the c ourse? U.S.‐based importers who meet the definition of “importer” in the FSVP rule, which includes those who own or are the consignee of food at the time of entry, or, if no owner or consignee exists, the U.S. agent or representative of the foreign owner. Others who have an interest in ensuring that the requirements of the FSVP rule are met, including brokers, exporters, foreign suppliers of food that will be exported to the U.S., persons/business owners who currently buy food from foreign sources, and representatives of foreign governments. Delivery Methods All deliveries cover the same exact curriculum in a minimum of 12 contact hours. Instructor-Led: Deliver ed live, in-person, and/or vi rtually by Lead Instructors trained by FSPCA. Asynchronous 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: Delivered 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 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course This course will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” 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), which focuses on safe food practices. T he FSVP curriculum was designed by regulatory, academia, and industry professionals and developed with funding from FDA as part of the FSPCA. In contrast to the Preventive Controls (PC) rules, the FSVP rule does not require you to attend a training program following a “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA. Attending this course, however, will help you understand the FSVP requirements and how those requirements can be met in your particular circumstance. Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! ENROLL FSVP 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 FSVP Participant Course Part 1 Asynchronous Learning $208.00 USD ENROLL FSVP Participant Course Part 2 Instructor-Led FEES VARY* *Course fees are set by the individual provider. FSPCA FSVP Course Participant Manual_V1.1 (Click on the image to download a PDF) English Prefer a hardcopy? FSPCA BOOKSTORE FSPCA AMAZON BOOKSTORE Participant Manual (English) Exercise Workbook (English) FSVP Workaids: Forms and worksheets that help an FSVP Importer develop a Foreign Supplier Verification Program Workaid A: Determining the FSVP Importer (PDF ) (Word ) Workaid D: FSVP Hazard Analysis Form Example (PDF ) (Word ) Workaid E: FSVP Foreign Supplier Evaluation Form Example (PDF ) (Word ) Workaid F: FSVP Foreign Supplier Performance/Food Product Approval Worksheet Example (PDF ) (Word ) Workaid G: FSVP Foreign Supplier Reevaluation Form Example (PDF ) (Word ) Additional Resources Helpful website links

Discover answers to common questions about the Financial Services Professionals Association of California (FSPACA). Find information on membership, events, resources, courses, and more to enhance your professional development. I have questions regarding the V2.0 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food curriculum update. Where can I find more information? Download the Preventive Controls for Human Food Curriculum Update FAQs document for more information. You can always reach out to fspca@iit.edu with additional questions. Would completion of the FSPCA course satisfy requirements to become “qualified individual”? The definition of a preventive controls qualified individual in 117.3 of the final preventive controls rule is as follows: Preventive controls qualified individual means a qualified individual 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. The FSPCA course is the standardized curriculum that FDA considers adequate; taking the FSPCA training will meet the requirements in the rule for training of a preventive controls qualified individual. Can I use my existing HACCP plan and just add the things required for preventive controls? Yes, your HACCP plan includes controls such as process controls applied at CCPs. Other controls such as sanitation controls may apply to your products, but you do not need to rewrite your HACCP plan to include these. In fact, you may already have programs in place in addition to your HACCP plan that address the Preventive Controls rule requirements. As long as these programs meet the requirements of the rule, you can use them and the existing records. You can also supplement your HACCP plan with other things required by the rule, such as a recall plan. Do I have to use a certain format for the hazard analysis? What HACCP formats are accepted? No, there is no required format. The company can choose the format that they wish as long as the format addresses the requirements of the regulation. I want to become an FSVP Qualified Individual. What FSPCA courses are recommended? The FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course provides participants with an understanding of the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation. This course is designed for the FSVP importer who will be taking responsibility for fulfilling the requirements of the FSVP rule. How do I join the FSPCA Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group? Log into the FSPCA at https://fspca.force.com/FSPCA/s/ Enter your email and password for the FSPCA Click on “More” in the horizontal bar and choose “Groups” from the drop-down menu Choose the Lead Instructor Group(s) you wish to join from the list displayed. We have Human Food, Animal Food, and FSVP Lead Instructor Groups. Click on the “Request Membership” button Once your Lead Instructor certificate number is confirmed, you will receive notification of acceptance into the private group How can I get a copy of my FSPCA certificate? Your certificate(s) are available to you 24/7. If there has been a change in your email address since completing the course, first work with the LMS Admin to update the email address associated with your transcripts. Or you may reach them by phone at 1-269-488-3258. Once your email address is updated, or if no email update is necessary, follow the below directions to access your certificate at any time. Participants can access their certificates by following these steps: Click this link: https://lms.ifpti.org/#/transcript After clicking the above link, log in using your existing username and password. Use the “Forgot Password?” link if you need to reset your password.) Click on your certificate to view and print your copy. This short video will show you how to access your certificate: https://ifptiorg.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/LMSSupport/EXWSit2aFjdJjVfZno8l4BMBwxTvXKDiOL6q4DQDqC7UHg?e=Bj2jKA The latest version of Adobe Reader is recommended before attempting to print the certificate. More information from Adobe is here: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/quick-fix-print-pdf-image.html What roles must a Food Defense Qualified Individual do, or oversee? There are four different roles one or more Food Defense Qualified Individuals must do or oversee: The preparation of the food defense plan as required in § 121.126; The conduct of a vulnerability assessment as required in § 121.130; The identification and explanation of the mitigation strategies as required in § 121.135; and Reanalysis as required in § 121.157. FSPCA IA Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis course satisfies the training for 1 and 4 above. FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Using Key Activity Types course or FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments course satisfies the training for 2 above. You could take either course, or both. FSPCA IA Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies course satisfies the training for 3 above.

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 .

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: May 2025: FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Combo Course (Participant Course + Lead Instructor Course) deliveries June 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

An FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) Lead Instructor may independently offer the FSPCA standardized curriculum (FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses ⌂ / Intentional Adulteration/ I AVA Lead Instructor Applicants Criteria Application Training Enroll Materials and Resources What can an FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) Lead Instructor do? An FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) Lead Instructor may independently offer the FSPCA standardized curriculum (FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses. How can I become an FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) Lead Instructor? Submit an FSPCA IAVA Lead Instructor Application: You must complete and submit the online IAVA application to be considered as a Lead Instructor Candidate. The application process is highly selective. Applying is no guarantee that you will be accepted as an FSPCA IAVA Lead Instructor, and only the most qualified applicants will be considered as Lead Instructor Candidates. As a component of the application, IAVA Lead Instructor Candidates will be administered a timed exam that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the final rule, “ Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration ” (IA rule), and FDA’s IA rule draft guidance , with a particular emphasis on vulnerability assessments. After successful completion of the pre-course assessment, a complete online FSPCA IAVA 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 Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course You must meet the enrollment prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in an FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course (see the "Enroll" tab for more details). Upon successful completion of the FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course, you will be trained to be a Lead Instructor by the FSPCA. Successfully completing this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment participant course as a Lead Instructor. IAVA LEAD INSTRUCTOR SELECTION CRITERIA Ready to apply? Click on the “Application” tab! Have you scored an 80% or higher on the IAVA Lead Instructor application exam? Individuals who score less than 80% on the exam may re-take the exam after a period of 90 days from the time/date of their exam. NO You MUST enter this score into your IAVA 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. APPLY YES FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) Lead Instructor Application Prerequisites Successful completion of the following FSPCA courses: Intentional Adulteration Key Activity Types course Intentional Adulteration Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies course Must be an approved FSPCA IAVA Lead Instructor applicant to enroll Enrollees must attend the entire course Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course This course combines the FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Participant Course and FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Lead Instructor training. The Lead Instructor portion of the course provides the participant with the knowledge and tools needed to perform the duties of an IAVA Lead Instructor for the standardized training curriculum that FDA considers adequate in meeting the requirements for training of a “food defense qualified individual” for conducting a vulnerability assessment under the IA rule. The Lead Instructor course content is focused on strategies to aid in the effective instruction of the food defense activities and documentation that support conducting a vulnerability assessment using the three fundamental elements outlined in the IA rule. 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. 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. FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course Schedule Only approved FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment 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 August 5-6, 2025 (Participant Course) and August 11-12, 2025 (Lead Instructor Course) FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda FDA Rules and Guidance Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Combination Course, we strongly recommend that you re-read the Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration regulation (IA rule) as well as the FSPCA IA Vulnerability Assessment Participant Manual v1.0 before attending the course. And, download the IA draft guidance document for reference during the course. The IA rule and guidance documents can be found here . FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment 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 hard copies of the FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.