FSMA International

What FSMA International does

FSMA International is a food safety advisory and professional training firm founded in 2018 by Nancy Scharlach (also referenced as Nancy Johnson) and headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado. The firm specializes in FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program), GFSI, FDA, and USDA compliance for US food importers, processors, manufacturers, growers, and distributors. The company operates with 11-50 employees and a leadership team collectively holding 75+ years of global food industry experience, including credentials as FSPCA Lead Instructors, ASQ Certified Food Safety Quality Auditors, and Registered SQF Consultants.\n\nThe firm's service portfolio is organized into three interconnected lines: (1) FSVP and FDA Services — a suite of compliance deliverables including FDA Food Facility Registration, outsourced FSVP Qualified Individual support, FSVP Plan Development and Gap Assessments, FSVP Agent Services, FSVP Inspection Representation, 2nd-Party Audits, and Seafood/Juice HACCP Importation Verification, available individually or bundled; (2) Global On-Site and Virtual Consulting — technical advisory delivered in person across 17+ countries or virtually for cost-sensitive clients; and (3) Training — FSPCA-recognized instructor-led PCQI v2.0, FSVP, and HACCP workshops, plus a 2025-launched self-paced on-demand line covering FSMA 204 Traceability and Hazard Analysis Development.\n\nRevenue mechanics combine quote-based professional services consulting (priced by foreign supplier count, items in scope, and product risk), per-seat training fees ($395-$845 per participant), and bundled service packages. Distribution is primarily direct sales via website lead capture, email, phone, and a client portal (portal.fsmainternational.com). Marketing channels include content marketing, organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), email, and scheduled training event registrations. The business is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

FSMA International

Legal name

FSMA International

Website

https://fsmainternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FSMA International is a bootstrapped food safety advisory and training firm that helps US food importers, processors, and growers comply with FSMA, FSVP, GFSI, FDA, and USDA regulations through consulting, audits, and FSPCA-accredited courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Consulting and Regulatory Compliance Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Import/Export Traceability & Trade Compliance Verification (FSMA, EU TRACES) (AFALAGAI), FSMS Consulting & Implementation (ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF) (AFALANAA), Training & Competency Programs (Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor) (AFALANAF), Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, PCQI, GMP) (AFALADAK)

Keywords

• Food safety consulting
• FSMA compliance services
• Food safety training
• HACCP certification
• Regulatory audit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Outsourced supplier management, FSVP Qualified Individual support, FSVP Plan Development and Gap Assessments, FSVP Agent Services, Inspection Representation, and 2nd-Party Audits. Pricing varies based on quantity of foreign suppliers, items, and product risk.
2. Training Courses: Live-online and classroom courses including PCQI for Human Food v2.0, FSVP Workshop, and HACCP Workshop. Self-paced on-demand courses for FSMA Bootcamp Series on Traceability and Hazard Analysis Development.
3. Bundled Services: Combined service packages offering cost savings for clients needing multiple services such as FSVP Plan Development, Qualified Individual outsourcing, FSVP Agent, FDA Food Facility Registration, and inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FSMA International is a food safety advisory and professional training firm that helps U.S. food importers, processors, manufacturers, growers, and foodservice operators comply with FSMA, FSVP, GFSI, FDA, and USDA regulations. The firm delivers customized consulting engagements (Qualified Individual outsourcing, FSVP Plan Development, Inspection Representation, Agent Services, 2nd-Party Audits, Seafood/Juice HACCP verification), global on-site and virtual technical consulting, and FSPCA-recognized professional training courses (PCQI, FSVP, HACCP workshops plus self-paced FSMA 204 Traceability and Hazard Analysis Bootcamps). Services are individually priced or bundled for cost savings and tailored to client size, supplier count, items under scope, and product risk.

Product overview

FSMA International is a food safety advisory and professional training firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on FSMA, FSVP, GFSI, FDA & USDA compliance. The core offerings consist of three interconnected service lines: (1) FSVP and FDA Services — a suite of compliance services including FDA Food Facility Registration, FSVP Qualified Individual Support, FSVP Plan Development and Gap Assessments, FSVP Agent Services, FSVP Inspection Representation, 2nd-Party Audits, and Seafood/Juice HACCP Importation Verification, all available individually or bundled; (2) Global On-Site and Virtual Consulting — technical advisory services for food processors, growers, and distributors; and (3) Training — instructor-led and self-paced courses including PCQI for Human Food v2.0, FSVP Workshop, HACCP Workshop, and FSMA Bootcamp Series courses on traceability and hazard analysis. The company also provides a Client Portal for customer access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FDA Food Facility Registration Manages FDA Food Facility Registration and renewal process for food importers, including DUNS assistance and biannual renewal compliance to keep facilities legally registered with FDA.
• FSVP Qualified Individual Support Outsourced FSVP Qualified Individual service for FDA compliance, including developing, managing, and representing FSVP Importers of Record at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.
• FSVP Plan Development and Gap Assessments Develops compliant customized FSVP Plans and provides professional gap assessments to ensure all required FSMA elements are included for food importers.
• FSVP Agent Services Acts as FSVP Agent for foreign suppliers without a USA FSVP Importer of Record, ensuring FSMA compliance and minimizing FDA import interruptions.
• FSVP Inspection Representation Supports firms during FSVP Inspections with preparation, FDA communication, and deficiency closure to avoid regulatory actions such as Warning Letters, Import Refusal, or Import Alert placement.
• FSMA Preventive Controls 2nd-Party Audits Conducts on-site 2nd-Party Audits to prepare suppliers for FSMA Preventive Controls compliance and ensure proper implementation of food safety controls.
• Seafood HACCP / Juice HACCP Importation Verification Develops and verifies Seafood HACCP (21 CFR Part 123) and Juice HACCP (21 CFR Part 120) Importation Verification Programs to ensure imported products meet FDA safety standards.
• Bundled FSVP and FDA Services Cost-saving bundled packages that combine multiple FSVP services — including plan development, gap assessments, qualified individual support, inspection prep, agent services, and FDA facility registration — for clients needing end-to-end compliance.
• Global On-Site and Virtual Food Safety Consulting Technical advisory services including FSMA Preventive Controls, GFSI/regulatory audits, HACCP development, allergen validation studies, environmental monitoring, and supply chain controls, delivered on-site globally or virtually by the FSMA International advisory team.
• PCQI for Human Food v2.0 Workshop FSPCA-recognized 22-hour course meeting Preventive Controls Qualified Individual requirements under FDA's FSMA curriculum, delivered live-online or in classroom.
• FSVP Workshop 2-day FSPCA-recognized training on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for importers of food for humans and animals, priced at $795 per participant.
• HACCP Workshop 2-day International HACCP Alliance accredited workshop covering hazard analysis and critical control points, compliant with GFSI, FDA, FSMA, and USDA requirements; participants receive IHA certificate of completion with gold seal; priced at $845 per participant.
• FSMA 204: Traceability Course Self-paced on-demand course covering FDA's FSMA 204 Traceability Rule, recordkeeping obligations, and supply chain visibility requirements; priced at $395 per seat introductory (through Nov 1, 2025), then $445 per seat.
• Bootcamp Series — Hazard Analysis Development Self-paced short course teaching the PCQI 2.0 approach to hazard analysis using the FDA Hazards Guide, with downloadable templates; priced at $395 per seat introductory (through Nov 1, 2025), then $495 per seat.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed dozens of FSVP Inspections since 2018 with recent surge of dozens in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ceres Certifications, International (CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNancy Scharlach is the former President and currently an active board member of Ceres Certifications, International (CCI) Certifying Body, a food safety certification organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIB International: AIB International provides food safety auditing, training (HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls, PCQI), and consulting services to food manufacturers globally — directly comparable service mix to FSMA International's training + consulting bundle.
• EAS Consulting Group: Regulatory and compliance consulting firm serving the food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic industries with FDA-focused advisory — directly comparable boutique regulatory consulting positioning with similar client base.
• The Acheson Group (Acheson Consulting): Specialized food safety and regulatory consulting firm offering FSMA, FSVP, HACCP, and FDA compliance advisory to food manufacturers and importers — directly comparable niche focus and consulting-led business model.

Broad incumbents

• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Global assurance provider offering food safety management system certification (FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF) and training — overlaps with FSMA International's GFSI-aligned training and consulting work at larger enterprise scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with a substantial food safety and agri-food line including FSMA-related auditing and training — competes as a larger incumbent offering bundled TIC services.
• NSF International: Provides food safety consulting, training (HACCP, FSMA Preventive Controls), and certification services globally — directly comparable training curriculum with broader standards body and lab infrastructure.
• SGS SA: World's largest TIC firm with extensive food safety testing, certification, and auditing offerings including FSMA-aligned services — overlaps with FSMA International in food compliance advisory at much greater scale.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global food testing and certification group with food safety auditing and consulting services — comparable as a food safety services competitor, though Eurofins is heavily lab-test oriented vs. FSMA International's consulting/training mix.
• SQF Institute: Manages the SQF food safety certification program and provides training/auditing — comparable because FSMA International's HACCP workshop is SQF-approved and founder is a Registered SQF Consultant; broader scope as a standards body.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with food services covering testing, auditing, and certification across the supply chain — overlaps with FSMA International's food safety audit and certification prep offerings at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fsmainternational

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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