Agenda

1.5 Day Training

Day 1 — Full Day (8 hours)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Day 2 — Half Day (5 hours)

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Central or Pacific

Format

• Live virtual, instructor-led

• Real-time sessions with live Q&A and discussion

• Delivered via online platform (access details provided upon enrolment)

• Access via computer or tablet with internet, audio, and microphone recommended
  
  

Outcome

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

Upon successful completion, participants receive the official FSPCA FSVP certificate, which provides training support for carrying out FSVP activities as a qualified individual (QI).

Intended Audience

This FSVP training is designed for professionals in the U.S. food import supply chain who must comply with the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule under FSMA.

It is also valuable for Canadian and international companies supplying food to the United States, as well as anyone who has a role or interest in ensuring FSVP requirements are met.

This course is ideal for:

• U.S. Food Importers

• Foreign suppliers

• QA / QC Managers & Directors
• Supply Chain & Procurement Managers
• Customs Brokers & Trade Agents
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists
• Operations & Compliance Managers
• Foreign Food Suppliers / Exporters
• Food Safety Consultants
• Canadian Food Exporters

What You’ll Learn

By completing this live virtual FSVP training, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Programs rule under 21 CFR Part 1, Subpart L, and gain the practical skills needed to implement, document, and maintain a compliant FSVP program at your organization. You will learn who the FSVP rule applies to, what it requires, and how to build a program that satisfies FDA expectations under FSMA.

The training covers the specific situations where FSVP requirements are modified or exempt, the role of FSVP Qualified Individual(s), and the documentation requirements for every FSVP program. You will learn how to evaluate and approve foreign suppliers, how to respond when issues are identified through your verification activities.

Practical Exercises and Q&A

Work through structured exercises that mirror real-world importer scenarios, including how to evaluate foreign supplier controls, determine verification activities, and document your FSVP program in accordance with FDA expectations. These practical exercises are designed to strengthen your understanding of importer responsibilities and ensure you can confidently apply FSVP requirements within your own operations, from supplier approval to ongoing verification and recordkeeping.

Engage directly with FSPCA qualified lead instructors during live, real-time Q&A sessions throughout both training days. Ask questions, clarify complex topics, and gain practical insights from instructors who have trained thousands of food safety and regulatory participants. Build an FSVP program with confidence.