Further Processing and Labeling
(FPL_2026-9500)
November 17-21, 2025
Nominations are due: Monday, November 3, 2025
Nominations are to be entered in the Registration Application / Syberworks by the District Resource Coordinators or Program Area POC). If unable to use the Registration Application, use attached Excel spreadsheet and submit to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov Please include the employee’s full legal name
If you have any questions regarding the course, email CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov .
The course starts on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 9:00 am ET.
The course ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET.
Course Overview
This course provides a review of complex processing operations and prepares inspection program personnel (IPP) to perform Non-Food Safety Consumer Protection (NFSCP) tasks. IPP will learn essential FSIS policies, regulations, authority, and responsibility as they relate to these tasks. The training covers labeling, net weight, and other verification activities for fresh and cooked sausage operations, cured meat and poultry products and added solutions. There are lectures, exercises, hands-on calculations as well as an On-the-Job Training (OJT) component which is to be completed within three weeks after the training.
Target Audience
CSIs with limited or simple processing experience that may or will temporarily cover a complex processing establishment.
CSIs moving from a simple processing assignment to a complex processing assignment.
Public Health Veterinarians and Frontline Supervisors with limited processing experience who have oversight responsibility for complex processing assignments in the circuit are also encouraged to attend.
State Inspectors.
Course Logistics
This course will be instructor-led, conducted virtually (online) through Microsoft Teams.
Participants will need a government computer (not shared during the training), audio via computer or phone, and internet access via MiFi, WiFi, or Ethernet. Audio is needed to hear the training sessions and to communicate with instructors. NOTE: Participants are now required to use a government-issued computer. If a government-issued computer or other equipment is needed, please submit a request to CEC prior to the class.
Prior to the class, an Instructor will send the Microsoft Teams invitation to participants for accessing the training. Participants should test the functionality of the training computer and other equipment prior to the beginning of the class.
After completing the training, only CSIs who work in establishments that produce these products must complete Further Processing & Labeling On-the-Job Training (OJT). CSIs will have up to 3 weeks following the training to complete OJT. After completion of the OJT, both the CSI and supervisor should sign the OJT checklist attesting successful completion of OJT. Participants should keep a copy of the OJT checklist for their records. Participants will receive credit for completion of OJT by sending an email to: FSISAgLearn@usda.gov. The email should include the participant’s name, the course number, date of completion of OJT and a statement attesting completion of OJT. In addition, the participant should attach the signed checklist to the email.
For technical assistance with accessing the training, please send an email to CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov. Do not contact the CEC Help Desk. For assistance with government computers, please 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).