FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food v2.0 (PCQI Training Course)
We are providing two virtual, instructor-led deliveries of the comprehensive, FDA-recognized, Preventive Controls for Human Food Course NEW version 2.0. Often referred to as the PCQI training program (preventive controls qualified individual), successful completion of this course will prepare attendees to be PCQIs and apply their knowledge to develop and apply risk based preventive controls in their facilities.
Delivery Details
- February 19, 20, 21 | 9 am – 5:30 pm ET
- March 11, 12, 13 | 9 am – 5:30 pm ET
- Registration is per person and includes FSPCA certificate
- $490 for members
- $550 for non-members
The FDA requires that companies that manufacture or hold food for consumption in the United States have at least one PCQI- individual on team. The PCQI role was created as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shift the focus from responding to foodborne illness outbreaks to preventing them.
The FDA’s Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food created food-safety plan requirements for domestic and overseas facilities involved with processing, manufacturing, holding or packing food for consumption in the US. A PCQI is expected to perform the following functions:
- Oversee or develop the food safety plan
- Validate certain preventive controls
- Review records
- Reanalyze the food safety plan
- Approve deviations from the program
Who Should Take This Course
The Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course is primarily intended for people who are responsible for developing, implementing, or overseeing a food facility's food safety plan. This includes:
- Food safety managers
- Plant managers
- Quality assurance personnel
- Sanitation and supply chain directors
- Production supervisors
- Maintenance managers
- Packaging supervisors and managers
- Training supervisors
- Lead technicians
- Regulatory personnel
- Anyone who took Version 1.0 and would like a refresher with the new material (lots of great new material)
The PCQI course is also beneficial for people who want to advance their careers in food safety or demonstrate their expertise in the field.