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Foreign Supplier Verification Program Course North America

This course provides participants the knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation of the FDA.

Course Description:
This course will provide participants with the knowledge to implement the requirements of the “Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals” regulation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This regulation is one of a number of regulations and guidance that implement the provisions of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which focuses on safe food practices.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hazard Analysis
  • Foreign Supplier Verification
  • FDA Oversight

Who should attend?
U.S.-based importers who meet the definition of “importer” in the FSVP rule, which includes those who own or are the consignee of food at the time of entry, or, if no owner or consignee exists, the U.S. agent or representative of the foreign owner.

Others who have an interest in ensuring that the requirements of the FSVP rule are met, including brokers, exporters, foreign suppliers of food that will be exported to the U.S., persons/business owners who currently buy food from foreign sources, and representatives of foreign governments.

Course Outline:

Day 1 Day 2
Context: FSMA and FSVP Hazard Analysis
Setting the State: Building the Foundation for FSVP Evaluation and Approval of Foreign Supplier
Overview of the Requirements Foreign Supplier Verification
  Importer Identification at Entry
  Importance of Records
  FDA Oversight

 

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