Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials upcoming events

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Training (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CASA Presents

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Training for the Food Industry

Understanding and Implementing FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204)

Dates: July 23-24, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time each day

Format: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Course Fee: $660 per participant (includes FSPCA certificate)

The Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials (CASA) is pleased to sponsor the FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Training for the Food Industry, a standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA).

This interactive two-day course provides participants with a practical understanding of FDA's Food Traceability Rule (21 CFR Part 1, Subpart S), including traceability recordkeeping requirements for foods listed on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Participants will learn how traceability information is captured and maintained throughout the supply chain, understand Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs), and gain practical knowledge for developing and implementing a Traceability Plan.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

 Food manufacturers and processors

 Produce growers and packers

 Distributors and wholesalers

 Retail food establishments and grocery operations

 Foodservice and restaurant operations

 Food safety and quality professionals

 Consultants and auditors

 Regulatory officials and educators

Why Attend?

The FDA Food Traceability Rule (commonly referred to as FSMA 204) establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for certain foods to help facilitate faster identification and removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. Understanding these requirements is essential for organizations responsible for producing, processing, packing, holding, or selling foods on the Food Traceability List.

Participants will learn how to:

 Explain the purpose and scope of the Food Traceability Rule

 Identify Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs)

 Determine how the rule applies to their operation

 Understand traceability recordkeeping requirements

 Develop and maintain a Traceability Plan

 Improve preparedness for product tracing and recall activities

Instructors

Barry Parsons, CP-FS, CCFS, CPFM, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Melissa Vaccaro, MS, CP-FS, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Certificate Information

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be eligible to

receive the official FSPCA Certificate of Training.

Registration: https://casafdo.com/event-6739624

For more information: safefoodIQ@gmail.com

Additional course information will be provided upon registration.

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Training (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CASA Presents

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Training for the Food Industry

Understanding and Implementing FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204)

Dates: July 23-24, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time each day

Format: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Course Fee: $660 per participant (includes FSPCA certificate)

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

 Food manufacturers and processors

 Produce growers and packers

 Distributors and wholesalers

 Retail food establishments and grocery operations

 Foodservice and restaurant operations

 Food safety and quality professionals

 Consultants and auditors

 Regulatory officials and educators

Why Attend?

Participants will learn how to:

 Explain the purpose and scope of the Food Traceability Rule

 Identify Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs)

 Determine how the rule applies to their operation

 Understand traceability recordkeeping requirements

 Develop and maintain a Traceability Plan

 Improve preparedness for product tracing and recall activities

Instructors

Barry Parsons, CP-FS, CCFS, CPFM, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Melissa Vaccaro, MS, CP-FS, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Certificate Information

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be eligible to

receive the official FSPCA Certificate of Training.

Registration: https://casafdo.com/event-6739624

For more information: safefoodIQ@gmail.com

Additional course information will be provided upon registration.