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  • Find an FSPCA Lead Instructor | FSPCA

    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

  • FSPCA Technical Assistance Network | FSPCA

    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 .

  • FSVP Lead Instructors | FSPCA

    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.

  • FSVP Lead Instructor Applicants | FSPCA

    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 December 17-19, 2025 FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Lead Instructor Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda Virtual August 11-13, 2026 FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Lead Instructor Course $1599.00 USD Course Information Packet Agenda FDA Regulation and Guidance Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA FSVP Combination Course, we strongly recommend that you read FDA’s FSVP regulation and download FDA’s FSV P industry guidance document which typically answers most questions about the FSVP rule. FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are provided onsite. Virtual Delivery: After enrollment and completion of prerequisite online modules, electronic course materials are available for download from the course landing page. If a hard copy of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.

  • Food Traceability Rule Core Curriculum | FSPCA

    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

  • University Extension Directory | FSPCA

    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 IOWA Hannah Hansen Food Safety Extension Specialist Iowa State University hefuller@iastate.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Food Safety and Quality, cGMPs, HACCP, Preventive Controls, Manufacturing/Processing, Food Regulations, Food Defense, Alcoholic Beverages, Animal Food, Meat and Poultry Processing, Home Food Preservation, Cottage Foods, and On-Farm Processing 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 Don Stoeckel Senior Extension Associate Cornell University dstoeckel@cornell.edu Language(s) Spoken: English Areas of Expertise: Microbiology, Fresh Produce, Water Quality, Good Agricultural Practices, Produce Safety Rule 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.

  • Executive Advisory Board | FSPCA

    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 Solutions 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 Human Foods Program, 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 Solutions 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 Human Foods Program, 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 Solutions 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 Human Foods Program, FDA

  • PC Animal Food | CGMP AF Training | Fspca

    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).

  • Get a Copy of Your FSPCA Certificate | FSPCA

    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 .

  • Food Defense Awareness | FSPCA

    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.

  • Food Traceability Rule Awareness Module | FSPCA

    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 .

  • Food Defense Qualified Individual | IA FD PPR Course | Fspca

    The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule) regulation is intended to protect food from intentional acts of adulteration where there is an intent to cause wide scale public health harm. The regulation requires covered facilities to prepare, or have prepared, and implement a written food defense plan (21 CFR 121.126) and conduct a reanalysis of the food defense plan (21 CFR 121.157). ⌂ / Intentional Adulteration / Food Defense Qualified Individua l / IA Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis Course Who should take the course? Food professionals who prepare the Food Defense Plan and/or who conduct Reanalysis activities Delivery Methods Asynchronous Learning: 100% self-paced online delivery with no Lead Instructors present physically or virtually . Estimated seat time: 2-3 hours. $109.00 USD ENROLL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS FSPCA IA Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis Course The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121) (IA Rule) regulation is intended to protect food from intentional acts of adulteration where there is an intent to cause wide scale public health harm. The regulation requires covered facilities to prepare, or have prepared, and implement a written food defense plan (21 CFR 121.126) and conduct a reanalysis of the food defense plan (21 CFR 121.157). The regulation further requires that individuals preparing the food defense plan and performing reanalysis “have successfully completed training for the specific function at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by FDA or be otherwise qualified through job experience to conduct the activities” (21 CFR 121.4(c)(2)). This training developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet this training requirement. Although this training contains some information about incorporating vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies into a food defense plan, this training is not intended to be the standardized curriculum for food defense qualified individuals responsible for conducting a vulnerability assessment or identifying and explaining mitigation strategies. See other applicable FSPCA IA courses . FSPCA IA Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis Online Course PDF The FSPCA Intentional Adulteration online course PDFs are being made available publicly in keeping with transparency of FSPCA course material. However, the PDF versions do not represent the full experience of participating in the online courses. Please Note If applicable, this public PDF version of the course does not include the assessments, course interactions, or videos. FSPCA course certificates are only issued at the completion of the full online courses. The transcripts (words spoken during the online course) are included at the end of the PDFs rather than interspersed throughout as in the full online versions.

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