Import Inspection
(II_2026-7001)
January 27-30, 2026
Nominations are due: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Nominations are to be entered in the Registration Application (Syberworks) by the District Resource Coordinators or Program Area POC. If unable to submit nominations via the Registration Application, use the attached Excel spreadsheet and submit to CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov. Please include the employee’s full legal name.
The course starts on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET.
(1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, and 11:00 am PT)
The course ends on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm ET.
(5:00 pm CT, 4:00 pm MT, 3:00 pm PT)
Class Schedule
Tuesday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ET
Course Overview
This is a 4-day course covering essential import reinspection policy and procedures. It includes tutorials for how to enter application data, reinspection results, and sample information in PHIS. This training has been updated to include catfish reinspection and the data transfer of the health certificates including those in electronic format.
Target Audience
Newly hired import inspectors and relief CSIs assigned to official import establishments.
Course Logistics
This course will be instructor-led, conducted virtually (online) through Microsoft Teams. Participants are required to use a government-issued computer (not shared during the training), audio via computer or phone, and internet access via MiFi, WiFi, or Ethernet. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome are the preferred web browsers. 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 computer and other equipment prior to the beginning of the class.
After completing the training, Inspection Program Personnel who work in these facilities must complete Import Inspection On-the-Job Training (OJT). Participants 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-issued 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).