Import Inspection Refresher
(IIR_2025-7203)
September 8-19, 2025
Nominations are due: Monday, August 18, 2025
OFO nominations are to be entered in the Registration Application via OFO District Resource Coordinators. Nominations from all other program areas are to be submitted to CFL Class Registration on the attached Excel spreadsheet through Outlook. Please include the employee’s full legal name.
Access to this course begins on Monday, September 8th, at 6:00 am ET and ends on Friday, September 19th, at 11:30 pm ET.
This course will be available 24 hours a day and should be accessed only during official duty hours.
Course Overview
The Import Inspection Refresher training is an independent 4-hour online training that is self-paced. Enrolled participants are provided online access to the training and must complete the training within the two-week timeframe. Participants do not have to complete this training in a single day. This training may be accessed on multiple days, as long as it is completed prior to the two-week deadline.
The course covers receiving shipments and the two mandatory TOIs, (Certification TOI and Label Verification TOI). It includes reviewing the health certification and application documents and focuses on unit counting and ensuring counts match the certificates. Finally, this course covers Refused Entry procedures for shipments that fails to meet US requirements.
Target Audience
Import Inspectors enrolled in this class must have previously attended an Import Inspection class. This refresher training will consist of a review of the regulatory basis and procedures for some of the most important types of inspection (TOI) they perform daily.
Course Logistics
Participants will need a government computer and the ability to connect either directly to the USDA network or to the VPN via MiFi, WiFi, or Ethernet. Firefox or Google Chrome are the preferred web browsers. Prior to the training, CFL will provide the District POCs with instructions to share with participants for accessing the training.
Participants should test the functionality of their computer and other equipment prior to beginning the training. For technical assistance with accessing the training, please call 1-833-ASK-OEED (1-833-275-6333) on Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 6:00 pm ET or send an email to CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov. Do not contact the CEC Help Desk.
If you have any questions regarding the course, send an email to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov
The upcoming course calendar and course materials can be accessed on the FSIS website at: Inspection Training & Videos | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov).