FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs

Comply with FSMA’s FSVP regulation, and become a qualified individual.
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Learn the FSVP Requirements

Learn the requirements of the FSVP rule and how to meet them. The FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) requires U.S. Food Importers to develop an FSVP for each product they import from a Foreign Supplier. 

Official FSPCA Certificate

This is the official FSPCA standardized curriculum recognized by FDA. Students receive the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) and International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI/FSPCA) certificate ($60 fee included)

100% Self-Paced Online

The course is entirely self-paced. You will have 6 months to complete it from the date of purchase. Your progress is saved online and you will not lose your progress if you need to exit halfway through an exercise.

Course Overview

This self-paced course offers guidance on the practical implementation of the "Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals" regulation mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Successful completion of the course results in the official FSPCA certificate, authorized by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Intended Audience

The course caters to U.S.-based importers falling under the "importer" category as per the FSVP rule. It also accommodates brokers, exporters, foreign food suppliers engaged in exports to the U.S., individuals/business owners involved in international food procurement, and representatives of foreign governments.

Key Learning Objectives

Participants will gain an understanding of the intricate requirements outlined in the FSVP rule and how to comply with the requirements. 

Training Structure

The training consists of 11 Chapters. Each chapter includes videos followed by interactive exercises that allow you to work with the information and practice using it in real-life scenarios. You will gain experience to help you feel confident writing your own FSVP as you work through each chapter. 

Course features

  • Created by FSPCA Lead Instructors
  • 12 hours Self-Paced Online 
  • FSPCA Certificate of Completion by AFDO
  • Downloadable Resources
  • PDF FSVP Course Manual
  • Instructor Support

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FSPCA Certificate

Obtain the Official FSPCA FSVP Qualified Individual Certificate of Completion ($60 fee is included)
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