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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.” ⌂ / PC Human Food / Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training Enroll in a Course Materials and Resources Food Safety Plan Teaching Examples Who should take the course? Those resp onsible for performing or overseeing the preparation of the food saf e ty plan Version 1.2 Delivery Methods All v1.2 deliveries cover the same exact curriculum in a minimum of 20 contact hours. In stru 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. A synchronous 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. Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab! FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) Version 1.2 Participant Course The Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) are intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for human 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”. 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.” Note: This curriculum has been updated and was published October 2024. View the PCHF PCQI V2.0 webpages for more information. ENROLL PCHF V1.2 Participant Course Instructor-Led or Asynchrono us 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 PC HF V1.2 Participant Course Part 1 Asynchronous Learning $208.00 USD ENROLL PCHF V1.2 Participant Course Part 2 Instructor-Led FEES VARY* *Course fees are set by the individual provider. FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Manual v1.2 (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) PCHF Workaids: Forms and worksheets that help a PCQI develop a food safety plan and recall plan. • Food Safety Plan Worksheets • Recall Plan Template Additional Resources PCHF Food Facility Type and Applicable Regulations Table Helpful Website Links Common Process and Facility Related Hazards Would you like to submit a Food Safety Plan Teaching Example? FSPCA welcomes industry-specific food safety plan teaching examples submitted for use during FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant courses. Note! Neither FSPCA nor FDA review/ acceptance is required for use in a PCQI course, but is encouraged to avoid inconsistencies with the PCHF rule and other aspects of FSPCA training. How to submit a Food Safety Plan Teaching Example For complete details and processes, download FSPCA Guidelines for Industry-specific Food Safety Plan Teaching Examples for FSPCA Human Food Training Use the FSPCA Food Safety Plan Template

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 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.

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

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).

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.

The FSPCA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) comprises members representing the food industry, academia, and state regulatory. Governance, policy and strategic direction are determined by the EAB in support of the FSPCA’s mission. Executive Advisory Board (EAB) The FSPCA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) comprises members representing the food industry, academia and state regulatory. Governance, policy and strategic direction are determined by the EAB in support of the FSPCA’s mission. MARTIN BUCKNAVAGE Penn State Department of Food Science CLAUDIA COLES Seafood Products Association (SPA) BERIT FOSS National Grain and Feed Association KATHY GOMBAS FSMA Soluctions CHRIS LINCECUM Cooperative Farmers Elevator MODESTAR LIYOKHO Irca Group Americas TANIA MARTINEZ Demos Global Group, Inc. JUAN L. SILVA Mississippi State University KATHERINE SIMON Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Food & Feed Safety Division JENNIFER THOMAS Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA MARTIN BUCKNAVAGE Penn State Department of Food Science CLAUDIA COLES Seafood Products Association (SPA) BERIT FOSS National Grain and Feed Association KATHY GOMBAS FSMA Soluctions CHRIS LINCECUM Cooperative Farmers Elevator MODESTAR LIYOKHO Irca Group Americas TANIA MARTINEZ Demos Global Group, Inc. JUAN L. SILVA Mississippi State University KATHERINE SIMON Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Food & Feed Safety Division JENNIFER THOMAS Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA MARTIN BUCKNAVAGE Penn State Department of Food Science CLAUDIA COLES Seafood Products Association (SPA) BERIT FOSS National Grain and Feed Association KATHY GOMBAS FSMA Soluctions CHRIS LINCECUM Cooperative Farmers Elevator MODESTAR LIYOKHO Irca Group Americas TANIA MARTINEZ Demos Global Group, Inc. JUAN L. SILVA Mississippi State University KATHERINE SIMON Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Food & Feed Safety Division JENNIFER THOMAS Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA

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

Stay tuned for upcoming webinars hosted by FSPCA! Explore cutting-edge topics in food safety and gain valuable insights from industry experts. Don't miss out on these informative sessions—register now to secure your spot. SAVE THE DATE! The 9th FSPCA Annual Conference will be held in person on November 18-19, 2025. Past FSPCA Annual Conference Presentations 2024 PRESENTATIONS 2023 PRESENTATIONS 2022 PRESENTATIONS 2021 PRESENTATIONS Upcoming FSPCA Webinars 22 APR Open to FSPCA Human Food V2.0 Lead Instructors ONLY Enhancing Your FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) V2.0 Participant Course with the Fettuccini Teaching Example REGISTER Past FSPCA Webinars 2023 WEBINARS 2024 WEBINARS 14 MAR FDA Data Dashboards Located on the FSPCA Instructor Resource Portals (log in required) PRESENTATION Past SSA Webinars 26 JUNE Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) Webinar: Updates to the FDA Guidance for Sprout Growers PRESENTATION RECORDING

The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is a collaborative effort comprising industry, academia, and government stakeholders. Established in late 2011 with a grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Illinois Tech’s Institute for Food Safety and Health (IIT IFSH), FSPCA aims to enhance food safety through preventive controls. FSPCA Welcomes You The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is a broad-based public-private alliance of industry, academia, and government stakeholders. It was established in late 2011 by a grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to Illinois Tech’s Institute for Food Safety and Health (IIT IFSH). Vision Be an internationally recognized trusted source for training programs and outreach for the prevention-oriented standards of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Mission Assist the human and animal food industry and related entities in building food safety capacity through education, training and outreach with an emphasis on small-, and medium-sized businesses. FSPCA Strategic Framework

A highly-skilled and dedicated management team oversees the daily FSPCA activities and administrative duties. The FSPCA Management team works closely with volunteer leaders to implement the organization’s mission. FSPCA Management A highly-skilled and dedicated management team oversees the daily FSPCA activities and administrative duties. The FSPCA Management team works closely with volunteer leaders to implement the organization’s mission. BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) BRIAN SCHANEBERG Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) JASON WAN Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) GERALD WOJTALA International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) STEVEN MANDERNACH Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

A comprehensive listing of professors and experts across various fields, this directory serves as a valuable resource for connecting with university extension specialists. Each entry provides detailed information on professors' areas of expertise, research interests, and outreach initiatives, making it an essential tool for students, colleagues, and community members seeking knowledge and guidance in specific disciplines. University Extension Specialist Directory GET ON THE LIST ARKANSAS Jennifer Acuff Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture jcacuff@uark.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Microbial Inactivation, Preventive Controls, Low-Moisture Foods, Ready-to-Eat Foods COLORADO Eduardo Gutierrez Rodriguez Associate Professor in Food Safety Systems Colorado State University egr10@colostate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish, Italian Areas of Expertise: Food Safety, Minimally-Processed Foods, RTE, cGMPs, EMPs, Microbiology FLORIDA Keith Schneider Professor University of Florida keiths29@ufl.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety Microbiology GEORGIA Abhinav Mishra Associate Professor University of Georgia amishra@uga.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Hindi Areas of Expertise: Food Safety Risk Assessment, Process Validation Wendy White Industry Manager for Food & Beverage Georgia Tech GaMEP wwhite@gatech.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: FDA/USDA Regulatory Compliance, Meat Processing, Sauces/Dressing Processing, Third-Party Auditing, Sensory IDAHO Janna Hamlett Asst. Professor & Food Processing Specialist University of Idaho Extension & TechHelp jannahamlett@techhelp.org Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Manufacturing, Food Safety and Quality, GFSI Certifications, Auditing (Internal and 3rd Party), Food Defense, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements and Troubleshooting, Environmental Monitoring, Finished Product Testing, Sanitation, Plant Engineering, Dairy, Potato, Confectionary, Ingredients KENTUCKY Melissa Morgan Associate Professor University of Kentucky Marton-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and the Environment (UK-CAFE) melissa.morgan@uky.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety Processing and Sanitation LOUISIANA Achyut Adhikari Associate Professor and Associate Director School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Louisiana State University ACAdhikari@agcenter.isu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Hindi, Nepali Areas of Expertise: Food Safety, Antimicrobials, Environmental Monitoring, Process Validation, Challenge Studies MAINE Robson Machado Associate Extension Professor University of Maine robson.machado@maine.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Portuguese Areas of Expertise: Food Safety MARYLAND Rohan Tikekar Associate Professor and Extension Specialist University of Maryland, College Park rtikekar@umd.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Ready to Eat Foods; Low-Moisture Foods; Fresh and Cut Produce MICHIGAN Sheena Fate Food Processing Specialist Michigan State University hedgessh@msu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: All Foods, excluding Alcoholic Beverages, Fermented Foods and Dairy Products MISSISSIPPI Juan Silva Professor & Extension Specialist Mississippi State University jls46@msstate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish Areas of Expertise: Food Safety, Processing NEBRASKA Byron Chaves Associate Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist University of Nebraska-Lincoln byron.chaves-elizondo@unl.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish Areas of Expertise: Foodborne Pathogens, Environmental Monitoring, Product and Process Validation, Predictive Microbiology, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, RTE Foods, Meat and Poultry Jayne Stratton Research Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln jstratton1@unl.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Acidified Foods, Microbial Food Safety NEW JERSEY Mellonie O'Neill Senior Manager QA Compliance & Training Rutgers Food Innovation Center mo495@njaes.rutgers.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Fluid Milk, Bakery and Hot-fill, High Acid pH Beverage NEW YORK Samuel Alcaine Associate Professor Cornell University alcaine@cornell.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Spanish Areas of Expertise: Fermentation, Dairy, Cheese, Yogurt, Ice Cream, Alcoholic Beverages Louise Felker Program Coordinator Cornell University lmf226@cornell.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Dairy Steven Murphy Senior Extension Associate (semi-retired) Cornell University scm4@cornell.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Dairy Aljosa Trmcic Senior Extension Associate Cornell University at543@cornell.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Slovenia, Serbo-Croatian Areas of Expertise: Dairy, Dairy Microbiology, Food Safety NORTH CAROLINA Lynette Johnston Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist North Carolina State University lynette_johnston@ncsu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety Marissa Cohen Area Specialized Agent, Animal Food Safety North Carolina State University marissa_cohen@ncsu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Animal Food (Livestock Feed & Pet Food) OKLAHOMA Ravi Jadeja Associate Professor & Food Safety Specialist Oklahoma State University ravi.jadeja@okstate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Microbiology, Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs OREGON Jovana Kovacevic Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Food Microbiology Oregon State University jovana.kovacevic@oregonstate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Serbian, Croatian Areas of Expertise: Food Microbiology, Foodborne Pathogens, Listeria, Environmental Monitoring, Cleaning and Sanitizing, Biofilms, Antimicrobial Resistance Joy Waite-Cusic Associate Professor of Food Safety and Quality Systems Oregon State University joy.waite-cusic@oregonstate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety and Quality Microbiology, Diverse Food Systems, Dairy, Produce, Manufactured Foods, Meats, Spoilage, Process Validation PENNSYLVANIA Martin Bucknavage Senior Food Safety Extension Specialist Penn State Department of Food Science mwb124@psu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Processing, Food Microbiology and Safety, Supply Chain Management Richard Kralj Senior Extension Educator - Food Safety & Quality Penn State Extension rak15@psu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Start-Up Operations, Food Processing, Operations Serving Retail & Commercial Foodservice, Animal & Pet Feed Processing SOUTH CAROLINA Kimberly Baker Associate Extension Specialist; Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director Clemson University Cooperative Extension kabaker@clemson.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Home Food Preservation, Cottage Foods, Food Regulations TEXAS Angela Walla Professor Texas Tech University angela.walla@ttu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Dairy, Retail, Holding and Warehouse, Farm Matthew Taylor Professor, Department of Animal Science Texas A&M University matt_taylor@tamu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety Process Validation, Preservatives Application and Efficacy, Rendering VIRGINIA Alexis Hamilton Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Virginia Tech ahamilton@vt.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Processing, Food Safety; Environmental Monitoring, Sanitation, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Processes, Preventive Controls WASHINGTON Girish Ganjyal Professor and Extension Food Processing Specialist Washington State University girish.ganjyal@wsu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada Areas of Expertise: Snacks, Baked Goods, Plant Proteins, Extrusion, Frying, Baking WEST VIRGINIA Cangliang Shen Professor/Extension Specialist West Virginia University cashen@mail.wvu.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Chinese Areas of Expertise: Fresh Produce, Poultry Meat, Antimicrobials, Thermal Inactivation WISCONSIN Xinhui Li Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-La Crosse xli@uwlax.edu Language(s) Spoken: English, Chinese Areas of Expertise: Food Microbiology Alex O'Brien Food Safety / Quality Coordinator University of Wisconsin - Center for Dairy Research aobrien@cdr.wisc.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Dairy The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (“FSPCA”) does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, or availability of any information provided to you by members of the Extension Specialist Directory and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. The FSPCA does not accept any responsibility for any reliance on the information provided by members of the Extension Specialist Directory or for any results obtained from the use of such information. The information provided herein is not intended to be comprehensive, and some or all of this information may not apply to your specific situation. Your Qualified Individual should review and assess the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, and applicability of provided information, if any, to your food and facility. The FSPCA disclaims any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use. Members of the Extension Specialist Directory are not employees or agents of the FSPCA and have not been instructed, directed, or controlled by FSPCA in connection with the information they provide. Members of the Extension Specialist Directory do not have the authority to make representations on behalf of the FSPCA or to bind FSPCA in any way. Following the information provided by members of the Extension Specialist Directory does not ensure compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations or any other law or legal requirement. The information provided by members of the Extension Specialist Directory does not contain or constitute legal advice, and neither the FSPCA nor the members of the Extension Specialist Directory are your lawyer or can provide you with legal advice.

Once you successfully complete FSPCA IAVA 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. ⌂ / Intentional Adulteration / IAVA Lead Instructors Instructor Resource Portal IAVA Materials Register, Edit, or Cancel a Course Network IAVA Instructor Resource Portal All electronic course materials and templates needed to deliver your FSPCA IAVA Participant Course can be found on the IAVA Instructor Resource Portal (log in required). Download step-by-step instructions for accessing the IAVA Instructor Resource Portal or watch the video tutorial. Helpful Hints Your login information for the IAVA 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. Register an IAVA Participant Course Review FSPCA Policy 0017 and 0017a (Participant Course Registration and Delivery Policies), found on the IAVA Instructor Resource Portal . This policy outlines the requirements FSPC A Lead Instructors must follow to register and deliver the FSPCA IAVA participant courses. FSPCA has requirements regarding advertising an FSPCA IAVA participant course. For details, review FSPCA Requirements for Successfully Advertising Your IAVA Course. You must log into the FSPCA to register a course. Be sure to have course details on hand. LOG IN 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. Course registration must be submitted at least two weeks before the course start date IAVA Participant Course: 6.5 contact hours* required * Contact hours do not include breaks or lunch Reminders Add Your Name to the FSPCA Lead Instructor List Once you successfully complete FSPCA IAVA 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 IAVA Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group The IAVA Lead Instructor Private Chatter Group is a forum for IAVA 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 IAVA Instructor Resource Portal (login 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 IAVA Instructor Resource Portal (login required) or you many purchase hard copies from either the FSPCA Lead Instructor Bookstore (link located in the IAVA Instructor Resource Portal - log in required) or the FSPCA Amazon Bookstore . A watermarked, public version of the FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Participant Manual v1.0 (English) is available as well.