Learn about food import law and the FSMA foreign supplier verification program rule - online this summer
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EmailAvoid dangerous and costly mistakes! Take a deep dive into food import law and the FSMA foreign supplier verification program rule.
IFLR's Scott Haskell will teach an online course on the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule this summer semester. This course provides students with the knowledge and understanding to implement the requirements of the FSVP. Students will learn the key requirements for the development and implementation of an FSVP plan. Record keeping systems are emphasized that meet the regulatory requirements to import foods into the USA.
Watch at 2-minute video about why some companies are non-compliant without even knowing.
The course runs from May 11-June 26, 2026.
(1/2 the length of a fall and spring semester course!)
Topics covered include:
- Tariffs and food law
- E-commerce
- Tracking improvements in mail order foods
- Changes with de minimis foods
- “Product of USA” labeling changes
- FDA enforcement and monitoring
- FDA communication and direct messaging
- FSMA Food Traceability Rule
- FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Rule
- How to develop and implement a FSVP plan
- Foods that cannot be consumed without control of hazards
- Foods whose hazards are controlled after importation
- Corrective actions and investigations
- Importer identification at entry
- Record keeping
- Dietary Supplements
- US importers of Canadian foods
- Very small importers and food from certain small suppliers
- Analysis of economic and environmental impact
- Understanding the changing landscape of FSVP regulations
- Countries with comparable or equivalent safety systems
- Compliance dates
- Executive Order 13175
Details
Registration instructions and tuition rates depend on your enrollment status.
Click here for details if you are interested in taking this course through the MS in Food Regulatory Affairs.
Click here if you wish to enroll for a single course, or wish to work towards a certificate in international or United States food law.
Click here if you wish to take the course for "info only" and not apply them towards a future certificate or degree.
Click here for a full list of IFLR courses and when they are offered.
The Institute for Food Laws and Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University offers graduate degree and continuing education programs designed specifically for food industry professionals. All courses are delivered 100% online and asynchronously, allowing students to manage their studies alongside work and personal responsibilities. Students have the option to pursue a certificate in U.S. or international food law, or work toward a Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs. Some students begin by enrolling in a single course to address a specific challenge in their workplace and choose to continue their studies from there.
