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Become a PCQI | Preventive Controls Qualified Individual

FSPCA PCQI for Animal Food Course

2.5 Days Live-Virtual Instructor-Led

The Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Participant 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 skills and knowledge to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official FSPCA "Preventive Controls Qualified Individual" (PCQI) certificate issued by AAFCO. 
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.
Lead Instructor: Bita Saidi
Assistant Instructor: Nima Saidi
Course Agenda
Day One & Two: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Day Three: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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What's Included

Official FSPCA Certificate

Upon successful completion, earn your Official FSPCA Certificate issued by AAFCO, $60 fee included.

FSPCA Participant Manual and Workbook

Use the electronic Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Manual and Workbook during the class.

FIC Resource Centre

Gain access to a page full of guidance, downloads and more to help develop and update your food safety plan.

Topics

• Regulatory Overview and Introduction to the Rule

• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)

• 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 Controls

• Supply-Chain-Applied Controls

• Recall Plan

Highlights

• Define Food Safety Plan contents and delve into foundational programs like CGMPs

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

• Engage in practical exercises to identify tools and tasks for effective preventive controls

• Understand FDA requirements for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation

• Participate in discussions, group workshops, and individual learning activities


Recommended For

• U.S manufactures, processors, packers, holders, and distributors of animal food (livestock feed and pet food)

• Animal food exporters to the U.S.

• QA Directors

• Plant Managers

• Production Supervisors

• Operations Managers

• SQF and BRC Practitioners

• HACCP Coordinators

• Food Safety Consultants and Technicians

• Auditors

• Compliance officers

• Regulatory Affairs Specialists

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