Retail Program Standards Assessment (RSA) Tool
About the Retail Standards Assessment 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 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards.
Built from the FDA Gap Analysis CSIP spreadsheet, the RSA Tool provides a modern digital experience that simplifies:
- Self-assessment of the 9 Retail Program Standards
- Development and updating of CSIPs
- Collaborative program planning
- Grant reporting and documentation
The tool allows multiple users within the same jurisdiction to work together and keep assessments and improvement plans up to date.
At this time, access to the RSA Tool is limited to jurisdictions currently funded through the NEHA–FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program.
Getting Started
Before using the tool, we recommend reviewing the guides below. These resources walk you through how the tool works and how to complete your assessment.
Written Guide
Step-by-step instructions covering login, navigation, completing the assessment, and developing your CSIP.
Video Walkthrough
Prefer to watch first? Our video guide provides a full walkthrough of the tool’s key features and assessment flow, so you can see exactly how it works in action.
Both guides are designed to support users at any level of experience, helping you maximize the value of the tool. The written and video guide cover the same information.
CSIP Resources
The RSA Tool helps jurisdictions build and update their Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan (CSIP) as part of the self-assessment process.
Visit the CSIP page for additional guidance and resources.
Why Use the RSA Tool
The Retail Standards Assessment Tool:
- Standardizes SA9 and CSIP sheets into one up-to-date tool
- Provides a user-friendly experience that walks users through all elements of all 9 Standards
- Establishes a cloud-based, collaborative platform allowing for multiple users from the same jurisdiction to update their SA9 and CSIP at any time
- Promotes efficient data collection to better tailor NEHA and FDA support to jurisdictions
The tool will beavailable in April 2026 for current RFFM grantees. Reviewing the written or video guides beforehand will help ensure a smooth first assessment experience
Need Help?
If you have questions about using the RSA Tool or accessing the guides, or need to request access to the tool, please contact support at rsatool@neha.org.