FSVP for Importers Online

Who should enroll in FSVP for Importers Online?

This course is designed for U.S. food importers and professionals who manage supplier programmes or support FSVP activities, including:

• Food safety and quality professionals
• QA/QC managers and teams
• Regulatory affairs and compliance professionals
• FSVP managers and coordinators
• Supplier quality professionals
• Procurement and sourcing teams
• Supply chain and import compliance professionals
• Operations leaders
• Food manufacturers that import ingredients or finished products
• Distributors, retailers, and private-label businesses that import food
• Professionals or consultants supporting food importers

Module 1: FSVP in the FSMA Landscape
(Approximately 60 minutes)
Understand where FSVP fits within FSMA and why the rule has changed the responsibilities associated with importing food into the United States.

Module 2: Establishing the Foundation for FSVP Compliance
(Approximately 80 minutes)
Learn importer responsibilities and build a stronger understanding of the elements that support an effective FSVP.

Module 3: Understanding Core FSVP Requirements
(Approximately 65 minutes)
Connect regulatory requirements to the activities importers need to understand, manage, and document.

Module 4: Hazard Analysis for Imported Food
(Approximately 95 minutes)
Learn how hazard analysis supports FSVP decisions and how to conduct or review hazard information for imported products.

Module 5: Evaluating and Approving Foreign Suppliers
(Approximately 65 minutes)
Understand how food safety risk, supplier performance, and compliance history contribute to supplier evaluation and approval decisions.

Module 6: Verification Activities and Supplier Oversight
(Approximately 80 minutes)
Explore verification activities and how ongoing supplier oversight supports your FSVP.

Module 7: Re-evaluating Foreign Suppliers
(Approximately 75 minutes)
Learn when and how supplier information and performance should be reconsidered as part of maintaining your programme.

Module 8: Importer Identification and Entry Compliance
(Approximately 70 minutes)
Understand importer identification and important considerations when food enters the United States.

Module 9: Recordkeeping and Documentation
(Approximately 70 minutes)
Learn what relevant records support your FSVP activities and why organised, accessible documentation matters.

Module 10: FDA Oversight and Enforcement
(Approximately 155 minutes)
Better understand FDA oversight and prepare your team to respond appropriately to inquiries, inspections, investigations, and other regulatory situations.

Through interactive, scenario-based learning, participants explore key responsibilities of U.S. food importers and the decisions involved in managing an FSVP.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose, scope, and regulatory intent of FSMA and the FSVP rule for imported food.
• Identify the roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations of U.S. food importers under FSVP.
• Apply FSVP requirements when conducting or reviewing hazard analyses for imported foods.
• Evaluate foreign food suppliers based on food safety risk, compliance history, and performance.
• Maintain relevant FSVP records and strengthen preparedness for FDA inspections.
• Respond more effectively to FDA inquiries, investigations, and recall situations.

Enrol at any time and complete the course at your own pace within three years of enrolment.

To successfully complete the course, you must pass a short exam after each module with a score of 70% or higher. You will have up to three attempts to achieve a passing score. If you need an additional attempt, contact AIB International Customer Support at info@aibinternational.com for assistance.

After successfully completing the course, you can print your certificate of completion.

To complete this course, you should have the following:

• Internet access
• Email account (must be individual)
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