FSPCA FOREIGN SUPPLIER VERIFICATION PROGRAM (FSVP)
ABOUT THIS COURSE:
The FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to meet the FDA's regulatory requirements for food safety related to imported foods. As a critical element of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), this program ensures that imported foods align with U.S. food safety standards. The course delves into the responsibilities of U.S. importers, focusing on supplier verification, risk assessments, and record-keeping to guarantee the safety and compliance of foreign food suppliers. Through interactive case studies, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, participants gain valuable insights into compliance requirements, supplier verification processes, and effective documentation management.
ASI can support your success by providing expert training, resources, and guidance tailored to your business needs, ensuring your team is equipped to implement FSVP requirements effectively and stay compliant with FDA regulations.
FEBRUARY 19-21, 2025
- $795
- 8:30AM - 12:30PM PST
MAY 19-21, 2025
- $795
- 8:30AM - 12:30PM CST
AUGUST 25-27, 2025
- $795
- 8:30AM - 12:30PM CST
NOVEMBER 10-12, 2025
- $795
- 8:30AM - 12:30PM CST
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the core requirements of the FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) and its role in ensuring the safety and compliance of imported foods under U.S. food safety standards.
Learn to recognize potential risks associated with foreign suppliers, including food safety hazards and compliance issues, and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
Gain practical knowledge on building supplier verification systems that ensure imported foods meet FDA and FSMA requirements, fostering accountability and trust.
Stay ahead of regulatory expectations by understanding and adhering to FDA FSVP compliance standards, ensuring smooth import operations and enhanced credibility with stakeholders.
Discover actionable solutions for managing foreign supplier relationships, conducting thorough risk assessments, and maintaining comprehensive documentation to uphold safety and quality standards.
Gain expert insights into inspection preparation, including proper documentation, record-keeping, and compliance audits, to ensure seamless FDA reviews.
Learn to assess the effectiveness of foreign suppliers' food safety practices and implement continuous improvements to maintain compliance and ensure product integrity.
Enhance your ability to manage compliance with FSVP requirements, ensuring food safety, quality, and risk mitigation across the global supply chain for long-term success.
ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND CONSULTING:
Harmeet Kaur is the Director of Training & Consulting Services at ASI, leveraging nearly two decades of food safety consulting and training experience to help businesses ensure safe and quality food for their customers. Harmeet’s expertise in regulatory compliance, HACCP, GFSI standards and quality assurance has allowed her to work with a variety of clients in the food industry, from small startups to multinational corporations.
Harmeet is an Approved Training Partner (ATP) for BRCGS, an SQFI Certified Trainer and Consultant, Lead Instructor for FSPCA Preventive Control for Human food, and an experienced FSSC trainer. She graduated with a master’s degree in food safety from Michigan State University and she’s well versed in the U.S, European, China Food Laws and Regulations with Global Regulations of food contact substances-Packaging.
Harmeet’s approach to food safety training and consulting is rooted in collaboration and partnership, often working closely with clients to curate customized solutions that meet their specific requirements. Whether it's developing and implementing a HACCP plan or FDA Food Safety Plan-Preventive control for human food, conducting a food safety internal audit, SOPs, forms or providing training, Harmeet is a true Food Safety and Quality Management System professional who’s committed to delivering results that exceed expectations.
ABOUT ASI TRAINING & CONSULTING, LLC
ASI Training & Consulting, LLC is the educational division of ASI, offering a variety of instructor-led virtual and on-demand self-paced food safety courses to help CPG companies of all sizes keep their employees well trained and informed. ASI Training & Consulting is a licensed SQF Training Center, with a collection of accredited SQF courses available. The offerings include: BRCGS training, HACCP, FSPCA Preventive Control of Human Food, Foreign Supplier Verification Program and specialized courses on Food Safety Culture, Environmental Monitoring, Food Defense, Internal Auditing Essentials and more.
As an official partner of Rootwurks, each course is carefully designed to take training to the next level using interactive EdTech to help employees learn and effectively retain important information.
In addition to e-learning and virtual/classroom instructor-led courses, on-site private training is also available and can be scheduled on a case-by-case basis through ASI Training & Consulting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I access the online training platform?
Once you complete the payment for the course, an email with a link to the online training platform will be sent to you. This email will include all the necessary details and instructions for accessing your course materials. If you do not receive the email shortly after payment, please check your spam or junk folder, or contact our support team for assistance.
Do I have to have a camera and microphone?
Yes, you must have a camera and microphone as the sessions are interactive and participants are encouraged to interact.
What if I cannot attend the training?
If you cannot attend the training, please inform us as soon as possible by contacting info@asifood.com or 1-800-477-0778. You have the option to enroll in the next class or get a refund. Refer to the refund policy.
Will the training session be recorded?
Training sessions are not recorded, and participants are not allowed to record the session.
How do I receive my Certificate of Attendance?
Upon successful completion of the course, including any required assessments or assignments, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. The certificate will be sent out to you via email that you used for registration in the course within a week.
Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my enrollment?
Our refund policy allows for cancellations up to 5 days before the course’s start date.