Retail Food Program Standards Self-Assessment – Audit Verification Summary & Gap Analysis Tool

The SAVA tool, developed by the FDA, assists enrolled state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions in monitoring and tracking their progress with the Retail Program Standards. The SAVA tool is designed to assist enrolled jurisdictions in tracking progress towards meeting one or more of the Retail Program Standards. It also includes an instruction tab to help users understand how to document advancement toward their goals.

Users can access the SAVA tool by visiting the Retail Program Standards website and scrolling to the “Information about Enrolling and Participating in the Retail Program Standards” section.

For additional information or assistance using the SAVA tool, users can contact their assigned FDA Retail Food Specialist.

Last updated: December 27, 2022