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FSVP Compliance Training: FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs

The FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) require most US Food Importers to develop FSVP for each product they import from a foreign supplier. This course teaches importers how to develop and implement FSVP to comply with FDA requirements. The course covers requirements, hazard analysis, and supplier evaluation.

 

 

  • English
  • Certificate of completion
  • 12 hours
  • Regulatory / Quality Assurance
  • 1 year

Overview

The FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requires most US Food Importers to develop an FSVP for each product they import from a Foreign Supplier. Learn how to create and implement FSVP to comply with FDA requirements in this online, self-paced training course.

This FSVP course is designed for US‐based importers who meet the definition of “importer” in the FSVP rule and others who have an interest in ensuring that the requirements of the FSVP rule are met, including brokers, exporters, and foreign suppliers of food that will be exported to the US or those who buy food from foreign sources.

This training on how to build Foreign Supplier Verification Programs will cover:

  • An overview of the requirements
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Evaluation and approval of foreign suppliers

The training program consists of 11 chapters. Each chapter includes videos followed by interactive exercises that help you engage with the material and practice applying it to real-life scenarios. As you progress through each chapter, you will gain experience and confidence in writing your FSVP. There is no final exam for this course. To complete the course, you must finish all interactive exercises with at least 80% accuracy. If you do not achieve this score, you will have the opportunity to try again.

FSPCA Training Certificate

After completing the course, you will receive the official FSPCA certificate of completion.

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Agenda

  1. Introduction to the course
  2. Context: FSMA and FSVP
  3. Building the Foundation for the FSVP Process
  4. Overview of the Requirements
  5. Hazard Analysis
  6. Evaluation and Approval of Foreign Suppliers
  7. Foreign Supplier Verification
  8. Reevaluation of Foreign Supplier Performance and Food Risk, and Corrective Actions
  9. Importer Identification at Entry
  10. Importance of Records
  11. FDA Oversight
  12. Final Review
  13. Additional Information

FAQ

I work a busy schedule, how long will it take to complete the full course?

We expect it will take 12 hours for you to complete the training. The course is 100% online and self-paced, so you can stop and start when you need to for your work. Your progress is saved online and you will not lose your progress if you need to exit halfway through an exercise.

How is the course structured?

Through the course you will watch videos, then complete interactive exercises to practice and test your knowledge. You must score 80% or more to pass and move on to the next one.

What happens if I fail an exercise?

If you do not pass, you can try again as many times as you need to in order to complete the exercises. The training will not lock you out if you fail.

Will I get the official FSVP Certificate?

Yes. And the certificate is recognized by the FDA, so if the FDA or a 3rd party audits your facility, they will recognize your certificate and know that you have been trained on the FSVP rule.

Does the FSVP Certificate Expire?

At this time, there is no expiration date on FSVP certificates and no requirement for retraining. However, refresher training every few years is a good idea.

Will I be a QI after I complete the course?

The FSVP rule does require a “qualified individual” to perform each of the activities under the rule. It specifies that a “qualified individual” is a person who has the education, training, or experience (or combination thereof) necessary to perform each of the required activities.

Attending this course will help you understand the FSVP requirements and how those requirements can be met in your particular circumstance.

Under the FSVP rule, a qualified individual is a person who has the education, training, or experience (or a combination thereof) necessary to perform an activity required by the FSVP rule.

A qualified individual must also be able to read and understand any records that must be reviewed in performing the activity (21 CFR 1.503(a)).

The FSVP task to be accomplished determines what qualifications the qualified individual must have. Thus, the definition is simply stating that whoever is carrying out an FSVP activity should be someone qualified to do it.

Completing this course will help you understand the FSVP requirements and how those requirements can be met in your particular circumstance.

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Shiban Dhar, January 8

It was a nice experience to use this platform for my training. I strongly recommend it to all those seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

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Yanina Albornoz, August 27

A good course overall

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Shelley Mager, August 6

I enjoyed it. I could follow in the manual and good practical examples were shared.

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