Self-Paced FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) Training

Become a PCQI | Learn FDA Requirements

This self-paced Preventive Controls for Animal Food course follows the standardized curriculum designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) in collaboration with the FDA. This comprehensive training equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States.

By taking this course, participants will learn how to implement a food safety plan by conducting hazard analysis and implementing risk-based preventive controls in accordance with FDA requirements. During this training, you progressively develop comprehensive model Food Safety Plans for pet food and livestock feed throughout the course.

Course Duration: 20 Hours
At Your Own Pace: 1 year access

Why Choose FIC's Self-Paced PCQI Course?

FSPCA Approved

One of the only FSPCA-approved self-paced PCQI courses available to achieve your official FSPCA Certificate, issued by AFDO.

Self-Paced

Learn at your own pace with one full year access to complete the course, making it easier to balance training with work responsibilities.

Dynamic Lessons

Instructor-led slides with real-word footage and visual animations, including 3D effects, to clearly illustrate food safety concepts.

Interactive Learning

Frequent exercises with a variety of formats, along with simulated group chats, fillable forms, and quizzes throughout the course.

Expert Support

Instructor support available throughout the course. Receive clarification and guidance when needed, even in a self-paced environment.

Quick & Easy Access

All resources are embedded in the course platform for easy access while completing exercises, to provide a smooth learning experience.

FSPCA Animal Food Lead Instructor

Bita Saidi

A specialist in Food Safety Training and eLearning. She has developed self-paced courses as an instructional designer, managed LMS platforms, and trained thousands of participants for PCHF & PCAF (PCQI), FSVP, and IAVA.

Course Topics

Regulatory Overview
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Animal Food Safety Hazards
Overview of the Food Safety Plan
Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Determination
Required Preventive Control Management Components
Process Preventive Controls
Sanitation Preventive Controls
Supply-Chain-Applied Controls
Recall Plan

Intended Audience

U.S. Food packers, holders, distributors
QA Managers
Compliance officers
BRC/SQF Practitioners
QA/Production Supervisors
Operations Managers
HACCP Coordinators
Food Safety Technicians
Packaging Facilities
Auditors
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Holding and Distribution Facilities

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