Retail Program Standards Assessment (RSA) Tool
The Retail Program Standards Assessment (RSA) Tool is a cloud-based platform designed to help retail food regulatory programs assess and track conformance with the Retail Program Standards (RPS).
Built from the FDA SAVA Gap Analysis Tool, the RSA Tool provides a modern digital experience that simplifies:
- Completion of (and updates to) a Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9)
- Completion of (and updates to) a Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan (CSIP)
- Collaborative program planning by enabling multiple users to work together on SA9 and CSIP updates
- Grant reporting and documentation
- Data collection which enables NEHA and FDA to provide tailored support to jurisdictions
Access to the RSA Tool is limited to jurisdictions currently funded through the NEHA–FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. All 2026-27 grantees (Tracks 1, 2, and 3) must include an RSA Tool export (.pdf or .csv file) covering all Standards work completed during the project period. Current RFFM grantees can log into the RSA Tool portal, which is separate and distinct from the RFFM Grant Portal, at https://rsatool.neha.org/login .
Jurisdictions who are not current RFFM grantees may use the FDA SAVA Gap Analysis Tool or any previously approved CSIP format to fulfill the grant application requirements related to completion of a CSIP. For additional information and access to the FDA SAVA Gap Analysis Tool, visit: | NEHA CSIP Webpage
Getting Started with the RSA Tool
Before using the RSA Tool, we recommend reviewing the information below. These resources walk you through how the tool works and how to complete your required assessment and planning work.
Written RSA Tool Guide
Step-by-step instructions covering login, navigation, completing the assessment, and developing your CSIP.
Video RSA Tool Guide
Prefer to watch? The video guide provides a full walkthrough of the RSA Tool’s key features and assessment flow, so you can see exactly how it works.
Both the written and video guides cover the same information and are designed to support users at any level of experience, helping maximize the value of the tool.
Additional Video Resources
NEHA also hosted three RSA Tool training webinars for each of the three RFFM Grant Tracks. You can view these recordings below:
Need Help?
If you have questions about using the RSA Tool, accessing the guides, or need to request access to the tool, please contact support at rsatool@neha.org.