# Online Events for Sri Lankan Exporters Source: https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/ ## Online Events for Sri Lankan Exporters International webinars, buyer matchmaking sessions, market rule briefings and trainings that a Sri Lankan exporter can join from Colombo. We check every event before listing it: it runs online, Sri Lankan companies can register, and the time is right. Most are free; paid courses show their price. 17upcoming events 11with no fee 14 أكتوبرnext event Every time is in Sri Lanka time, with the organizer’s own time beside it. You register on the organizer’s site, not with us. [Subscribe in Google, Apple or Outlook](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events.ics) and new events appear on their own. AllRules and complianceCertificationMarket entryTraining ‹› 8 أكتوبر → 6 نوفمبر 2026 الأثنين الثلاثاء الأربعاء الخميس الجمعة السبت الأحد 5الإثنين, 5 أكتوبر 6الثلاثاء, 6 أكتوبر 7الأربعاء, 7 أكتوبر 8الخميس, 8 أكتوبر 9الجمعة, 9 أكتوبر 10السبت, 10 أكتوبر 11الأحد, 11 أكتوبر 12الإثنين, 12 أكتوبر 13الثلاثاء, 13 أكتوبر 14الأربعاء, 14 أكتوبر11:30 م How to Strengthen Food Traceability for FSMA 204 15الخميس, 15 أكتوبر11:30 م Webinar on FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Proposed Rule 16الجمعة, 16 أكتوبر 17السبت, 17 أكتوبر 18الأحد, 18 أكتوبر 19الإثنين, 19 أكتوبرDay1/57:00 م PCQI Certification Training 20الثلاثاء, 20 أكتوبرDay2/5PCQI Certification Training6:30 م Webinar: Sustainability expectations for the European fresh fruit and vegetables market7:30 م Introducing the EU's new Electronic system for Agricultural Non-customs formalities (ELAN) 21الأربعاء, 21 أكتوبرDay3/5PCQI Certification Training1:30 م Introducing the EU's new EU Electronic system for Agricultural Non-customs formalities (ELAN) 22الخميس, 22 أكتوبرDay4/5PCQI Certification Training 23الجمعة, 23 أكتوبرDay5/5PCQI Certification Training 24السبت, 24 أكتوبر 25الأحد, 25 أكتوبر 26الإثنين, 26 أكتوبر10:30 م Vertical Trace Exercises: Connecting the Dots Across Your Food Safety System 27الثلاثاء, 27 أكتوبرDay1/39:30 م National Organic Standards Board (NOSB/Board) Meeting - Virtual 28الأربعاء, 28 أكتوبرDay2/3National Organic Standards Board (NOSB/Board) Meeting - Virtual 29الخميس, 29 أكتوبرDay3/3National Organic Standards Board (NOSB/Board) Meeting - VirtualDay1/26:30 م FDA Food Traceability Rule 30الجمعة, 30 أكتوبرDay2/2FDA Food Traceability Rule10:30 م OrganicHandlers.org: A new resource to support organic businesses 31السبت, 31 أكتوبر 1الأحد, 1 نوفمبر 2الإثنين, 2 نوفمبر 3الثلاثاء, 3 نوفمبر 4الأربعاء, 4 نوفمبرDay1/37:30 م Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 5الخميس, 5 نوفمبرDay2/3Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.02:30 م Webinar: Exporting dried fruit and nuts to the Netherlands 6الجمعة, 6 نوفمبرDay3/3Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.010:30 م FDA Public Meeting - Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability 7السبت, 7 نوفمبر 8الأحد, 8 نوفمبر 7 نوفمبر → 6 ديسمبر 2026 الأثنين الثلاثاء الأربعاء الخميس الجمعة السبت الأحد 2الإثنين, 2 نوفمبر 3الثلاثاء, 3 نوفمبر 4الأربعاء, 4 نوفمبر 5الخميس, 5 نوفمبر 6الجمعة, 6 نوفمبر 7السبت, 7 نوفمبر 8الأحد, 8 نوفمبر 9الإثنين, 9 نوفمبر 10الثلاثاء, 10 نوفمبر8:00 م Intentional Adulteration - Conducting Vulnerability Assessments 11الأربعاء, 11 نوفمبر 12الخميس, 12 نوفمبر 13الجمعة, 13 نوفمبر 14السبت, 14 نوفمبر 15الأحد, 15 نوفمبر 16الإثنين, 16 نوفمبر 17الثلاثاء, 17 نوفمبر 18الأربعاء, 18 نوفمبر 19الخميس, 19 نوفمبر 20الجمعة, 20 نوفمبر 21السبت, 21 نوفمبر 22الأحد, 22 نوفمبر 23الإثنين, 23 نوفمبر 24الثلاثاء, 24 نوفمبر 25الأربعاء, 25 نوفمبر 26الخميس, 26 نوفمبر 27الجمعة, 27 نوفمبر 28السبت, 28 نوفمبر 29الأحد, 29 نوفمبر 30الإثنين, 30 نوفمبر 1الثلاثاء, 1 ديسمبرDay1/27:30 م FDA Food Traceability Rule 2الأربعاء, 2 ديسمبرDay2/2FDA Food Traceability Rule 3الخميس, 3 ديسمبر 4الجمعة, 4 ديسمبر6:45 م Virtual Seafood HACCP Segment Two Training 5السبت, 5 ديسمبر 6الأحد, 6 ديسمبر 7 ديسمبر → 5 يناير 2027 الأثنين الثلاثاء الأربعاء الخميس الجمعة السبت الأحد 7الإثنين, 7 ديسمبر 8الثلاثاء, 8 ديسمبر 9الأربعاء, 9 ديسمبر 10الخميس, 10 ديسمبر 11الجمعة, 11 ديسمبر 12السبت, 12 ديسمبر 13الأحد, 13 ديسمبر 14الإثنين, 14 ديسمبرDay1/48:00 م HACCP Certification Training 15الثلاثاء, 15 ديسمبرDay2/4HACCP Certification Training 16الأربعاء, 16 ديسمبرDay3/4HACCP Certification Training 17الخميس, 17 ديسمبرDay4/4HACCP Certification Training 18الجمعة, 18 ديسمبر 19السبت, 19 ديسمبر 20الأحد, 20 ديسمبر 21الإثنين, 21 ديسمبر 22الثلاثاء, 22 ديسمبر 23الأربعاء, 23 ديسمبر 24الخميس, 24 ديسمبر 25الجمعة, 25 ديسمبر 26السبت, 26 ديسمبر 27الأحد, 27 ديسمبر 28الإثنين, 28 ديسمبر 29الثلاثاء, 29 ديسمبر 30الأربعاء, 30 ديسمبر 31الخميس, 31 ديسمبر 1الجمعة, 1 يناير 2السبت, 2 يناير 3الأحد, 3 يناير 4الإثنين, 4 يناير 5الثلاثاء, 5 يناير 6الأربعاء, 6 يناير 7الخميس, 7 يناير 8الجمعة, 8 يناير 9السبت, 9 يناير 10الأحد, 10 يناير Market entry and trainingBuyer meetingsRules and certification ### أكتوبر 2026 أكتوبر14الأربعاء 11:30 م → 12:30 صSri Lanka time2:00 م ET organizer time FD #### How to Strengthen Food Traceability for FSMA 204 By Food Dive (Informa TechTarget) with GS1 US No fee statedOnlineRules and complianceUS A one-hour webinar on the lot codes and shipment records US buyers ask for under FDA's food traceability rule (FSMA 204), which covers foods such as fresh herbs and some fresh fruits. Useful for a Sri Lankan exporter shipping fresh produce to US importers. Co-presented by GS1 US, which sells barcode services. Who can join: Open registration; aimed at food producers and supply chain teams. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://resources.industrydive.com/How-to-Strengthen-Food-Traceability-for-FSMA-204) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fooddive-gs1-fsma204-traceability-2026-10-14.ics) أكتوبر15الخميس 11:30 م → 12:30 صSri Lanka time2:00 م ET organizer time #### Webinar on FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Proposed Rule By U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FreeOnlineRules and complianceUnited States The FDA explains its proposed rule tightening oversight of substances added to food that are claimed to be Generally Recognized as Safe. Relevant to anyone shipping ingredients, extracts or additives to the US. Who can join: Open to the public, online. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.fda.gov/food/workshops-meetings-webinars-food-and-dietary-supplements/webinar-fdas-generally-recognized-safe-gras-proposed-rule-10152026) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fda-gras-proposed-rule-2026-10-15.ics) أكتوبر19الأثنين 19 أكتوبر → 23 أكتوبرStarts 7:00 مSri Lanka time8:30 ص CDT organizer time #### PCQI Certification Training By ASI Food Safety (FSPCA course) USD 899OnlineCertificationUS The FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual course (version 2.0) taught live over five half-days. US importers checking foreign suppliers under FSVP expect a PCQI-built food safety plan, so this is the credential Sri Lankan spice, tea and coconut processors selling to the US are asked for. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.asifood.com/pcqi-certification) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/asi-pcqi-certification-online-2026-10-19.ics) أكتوبر20الثلاثاء 6:30 م → 8:00 مSri Lanka time3:00 م CEST organizer time CBI #### Webinar: Sustainability expectations for the European fresh fruit and vegetables market By CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) No fee statedOnlineMarket entryEU CBI and the SIFAV buyer initiative explain what European importers and retailers now expect from fresh produce suppliers on sustainability. Useful for Sri Lankan exporters of fresh fruit, vegetables and king coconut who want to prepare for buyer questions before they come up. Who can join: Producers, exporters, cooperatives and business support organisations from low- and middle-income countries interested in exporting fresh fruit and vegetables to Europe [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.cbi.eu/events/webinar-sustainability-expectations-european-fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-market) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/cbi-sustainability-eu-fresh-fruit-veg-2026-10-20.ics) أكتوبر20الثلاثاء 7:30 م → 9:00 مSri Lanka time4:00 م CEST organizer time #### Introducing the EU's new Electronic system for Agricultural Non-customs formalities (ELAN) By AGRINFO (COLEAD, EU-funded) with European Commission DG Agriculture No fee statedOnlineRules and complianceEU The European Commission walks through ELAN, the new EU system for agri-food trade documents, which becomes mandatory for non-EU countries from 17 January 2028. It mainly concerns competent authorities and tariff rate quota and basmati documents today, but fruit, vegetable and cereal documents are planned later, so it is an early heads-up for Sri Lankan exporters and the agencies that certify them. Who can join: Not restricted on the page; aimed at exporting-country competent authorities and agri-food operators supplying the EU. English and Spanish with interpretation. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://coleacp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TXxA1QtWS5mcIlYWV3HPCA#/registration) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/agrinfo-elan-eu-non-customs-system-2026-10-20.ics) أكتوبر21الأربعاء 1:30 م → 3:00 مSri Lanka time10:00 ص CEST organizer time #### Introducing the EU's new EU Electronic system for Agricultural Non-customs formalities (ELAN) By AGRINFO (COLEAD, EU-funded) with European Commission DG Agriculture No fee statedOnlineRules and complianceEU Same ELAN briefing as the 20 October session, run at a time that falls in the Colombo afternoon (13:30 to 15:00). ELAN is mostly for competent authorities and quota or basmati documents for now, so it is background knowledge rather than an urgent compliance step for most Sri Lankan exporters. Who can join: Not restricted on the page; aimed at exporting-country competent authorities and agri-food operators supplying the EU. English and French with interpretation. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://coleacp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZsVjTL7yTZmyHilKINqTHA#/registration) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/agrinfo-elan-eu-non-customs-system-2026-10-21.ics) أكتوبر26الأثنين 10:30 م → 11:30 مSri Lanka time1:00 م ET organizer time SQF #### Vertical Trace Exercises: Connecting the Dots Across Your Food Safety System By Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), SQF365 digital seminar FreeOnlineCertificationUSCanada SQF certification is a common requirement from US and Canadian retail buyers. This one-hour seminar, presented by SCS Global Services, shows how auditors trace one lot through every record, which a tea, spice or coconut processor working toward SQF has to pass. Who can join: Open to guests and non-members at no charge. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www2.sqfi.com/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=815C4D00000001) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/sqfi-sqf365-vertical-trace-2026-10-26.ics) أكتوبر27الثلاثاء 27 أكتوبر → 29 أكتوبرStarts 9:30 مSri Lanka time12:00 م ET organizer time USDA #### National Organic Standards Board (NOSB/Board) Meeting - Virtual By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, National Organic Program FreeOnlineRules and complianceUS The US organic standards board meets in public to vote on which substances stay allowed in USDA organic production and handling. Anyone selling organic spices, tea or coconut products to the US can watch the rules being set. Runs 12:00 to 5:00 pm Eastern on each of the three days. Who can join: Free and open to the public. No registration needed to watch. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-Fall-2026) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/usda-nosb-fall-meeting-2026-10-27.ics) أكتوبر29الخميس 29 أكتوبر → 30 أكتوبرStarts 6:30 مSri Lanka time8:00 ص CDT organizer time #### FDA Food Traceability Rule By Food Safety & Quality Services (FSPCA course) USD 750OnlineTrainingUS A live, instructor-led FSPCA course on the FDA Food Traceability Rule, covering the Food Traceability List, Critical Tracking Events and Key Data Elements. Sri Lankan suppliers of listed foods such as fresh produce and some seafood will be asked by US importers for these records, so one trained person on staff helps keep US buyers. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated [Register on the organizer’s site](https://fsqservices.com/events/fda-traceability-rule-online-oct-29-2026-757/) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fsqs-fda-food-traceability-rule-online-2026-10-29.ics) أكتوبر30الجمعة 10:30 م → 11:30 مSri Lanka time1:00 م ET organizer time OTA #### OrganicHandlers.org: A new resource to support organic businesses By Organic Trade Association (OTA) No fee statedOnlineCertificationUS The US Organic Trade Association walks through its new free guide for organic handlers and processors, covering certification and compliance. Useful for a Sri Lankan processor preparing to sell certified organic product to US buyers. Who can join: Registration is open to all. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3617902795127/WN_T5A0MSaoQeqFKy7JafCKkA) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/ota-organichandlers-2026-10-30.ics) ### نوفمبر 2026 نوفمبر4الأربعاء 4 نوفمبر → 6 نوفمبرStarts 7:30 مSri Lanka time8:00 ص CST organizer time #### Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) Version 2.0 By Food Safety & Quality Services (FSPCA course) USD 899OnlineCertificationUS The 2.5-day FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual course on the new 2.0 curriculum, delivered live online. US importers verifying foreign suppliers under FSVP expect a PCQI-trained food safety plan, so this is the standard credential for a Sri Lankan processor of spices, tea, coconut products or ingredients selling to the US. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated [Register on the organizer’s site](https://fsqservices.com/events/fsma-preventative-controls-for-human-food-2-0-online-nov-4-2026/) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fsqs-pcqi-human-food-v2-online-2026-11-04.ics) نوفمبر5الخميس 2:30 م → 4:00 مSri Lanka time10:00 ص CET organizer time CBI #### Webinar: Exporting dried fruit and nuts to the Netherlands By CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) No fee statedOnlineMarket entryNetherlandsEuropean Union Dutch market trade flows, volumes and buyer requirements for dried fruit and edible nuts, with a Dutch trader and an experienced supplier as guest speakers. Useful for cashew and dried fruit exporters. Who can join: Producers, suppliers and traders from low- and middle-income countries, which includes Sri Lanka. [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.cbi.eu/events/webinar-exporting-dried-fruit-and-nuts-netherlands) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/cbi-dried-fruit-nuts-netherlands-2026-11-05.ics) نوفمبر6الجمعة 10:30 م → 1:30 صSri Lanka time12:00 م ET organizer time #### FDA Public Meeting - Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability By U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FreeOnlineRules and complianceUS The FDA hears from industry on how to trace food lot by lot under its Food Traceability Rule. Useful for Sri Lankan exporters whose US buyers will ask for lot codes and traceability records. Who can join: Open to the public; register by 5 November 2026 (26 October to give public comment). [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.fda.gov/food/workshops-meetings-webinars-food-and-dietary-supplements/fda-public-meeting-challenges-and-solutions-lot-level-food-traceability-11062026) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fda-lot-level-traceability-public-meeting-2026-11-06.ics) نوفمبر10الثلاثاء 8:00 م → 3:30 صSri Lanka time8:30 ص CST organizer time #### Intentional Adulteration - Conducting Vulnerability Assessments By Food Safety & Quality Services (FSPCA course) USD 550OnlineCertificationUS One-day FSPCA course for the person who runs vulnerability assessments under the FDA Intentional Adulteration rule, live on Zoom. Relevant to larger Sri Lankan facilities registered with the FDA that ship food to the US. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated; KAT course recommended first [Register on the organizer’s site](https://fsqservices.com/events/intentional-adulteration-conducting-vulnerability-assessments-online-nov-10-2026/) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fsqs-intentional-adulteration-va-online-2026-11-10.ics) ### ديسمبر 2026 ديسمبر1الثلاثاء 1 ديسمبر → 2 ديسمبرStarts 7:30 مSri Lanka time8:00 ص CST organizer time #### FDA Food Traceability Rule By Food Safety & Quality Services (FSPCA course) USD 750OnlineTrainingUS A repeat run of the live online FSPCA Food Traceability Rule course for anyone who cannot make the October dates. It covers the records US importers of Food Traceability List items must be able to hand to FDA within 24 hours, which they in turn ask of their Sri Lankan suppliers once the rule is enforced. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated [Register on the organizer’s site](https://fsqservices.com/events/fda-traceability-rule-online-dec-01-2026/) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/fsqs-fda-food-traceability-rule-online-2026-12-01.ics) ديسمبر4الجمعة 6:45 م → 3:30 صSri Lanka time8:15 ص EST organizer time #### Virtual Seafood HACCP Segment Two Training By Florida Sea Grant / UF IFAS (Seafood HACCP Alliance course) No fee statedOnlineCertificationUS The live second segment of the AFDO Seafood HACCP Alliance course, which the FDA expects of seafood processors shipping to the US. Relevant to Sri Lankan fish and shrimp exporters, after completing Segment One online. Who can join: Must have completed Segment One; individual computer with video and audio [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-seafood-haccp-segment-two-training-tickets-1983547446809) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/flseagrant-virtual-seafood-haccp-segment-two-2026-12-04.ics) ديسمبر14الأثنين 14 ديسمبر → 17 ديسمبرStarts 8:00 مSri Lanka time8:30 ص CST organizer time #### HACCP Certification Training By ASI Food Safety USD 695OnlineCertificationGlobal A 16-hour HACCP certification course taught live over four half-days. A HACCP-trained person on staff is a baseline ask from importers in the EU, US and Middle East. Who can join: Open enrollment, no country restriction stated [Register on the organizer’s site](https://www.asifood.com/haccp-online-training) [Add to calendar](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/online-export-events/event/asi-haccp-certification-online-2026-12-14.ics) ### Exporting from Sri Lanka? 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