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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least 7 calendar days prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund or placement in a different training date.
Cancellations received fewer than 7 calendar days before the course start date are not eligible for a refund; however, a substitute participant may be sent in place of the registered attendee at no additional charge or a different training date can be chosen.
CASA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. If the course is canceled by CASA, registered participants will be re-assigned to a new training date or can request to receive a full refund of registration fees.
Participants are responsible for any costs associated with the purchase of the FSPCA Participant Guide.
