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FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course

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2.5-Day PCQI Animal Food Training Overview

This 2.5-day live virtual PCQI training for Animal Food follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the U.S. FDA. It provides the knowledge and practical approach required to perform the responsibilities of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and ensure the safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of animal food in the United States, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The course reflects current FDA requirements and guidance for developing and implementing a compliant Food Safety Plan and Food Safety System under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule (21 CFR Part 507). It covers all required topics with structured modules, practical exercises, and interactive components to support real-world application across pet food and animal feed operations.

Upon successful completion of this PCQI training, participants will receive the official FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Certificate (PCQI Certificate for Animal Food) at no additional cost, meeting the requirement to become a PCQI for animal food.

695 USD

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What's Included in This Training
  • Official FSPCA Certificate 

    Upon successful completion, you will earn your official FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Food certificate. This certificate is included your training and serves as documented proof of your qualification to perform the responsibilities of a PCQI in accordance with FDA requirements.

  • FSPCA Participant Manual and Workbook

    Gain access to the official Preventive Controls for Animal Food Participant Manual and Workbook used throughout the training.
    This resource is used throughout the training to guide you through the requirements of the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule.

  • FIC Resource Centre - PCQI for Animal Food

    Access FIC's dedicated PCQI for Animal Food resource page that includes guidance documents, tools, and downloads to support the development, maintenance, and ongoing management of your animal food safety plan and system after training is complete.
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Training Details

Agenda

2.5 Days Instructor-Led 

Day One & Two: 
Central Time (CT): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Day Three (half-day):
Central Time (CT): 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Prerequisites

There is no required prerequisite for this course. Prior knowledge of GMPs and HACCP, or experience with food safety systems, is useful, but the course is also suitable for those new to food safety.

What Will I learn?

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.

Practical Food Safety Plan Development

Progressively develop a comprehensive Food Safety Plan for a model product throughout the course

Become Familiar with 21 CFR Part 507

Understand FDA requirements for the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Based Preventive Controls for Animal Food Federal Regulation.

Become a PCQI

Upon successful completion, you will become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual. 

FSPCA PCQI Lead Instructor

Bita Saidi

Lead Instructor

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.
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