Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) | Online | March 5-6, 2024

COURSE DESCRIPTION

FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI)

With the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA now requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” or PCQI who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls”. Attendees who take this FSPCA training will learn the skills necessary to be considered a “preventive controls qualified individual” or PCQI.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN

• The current requirements of FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food and how these requirements help to ensure a safe food supply.
• Current requirements for 21 CFR 117 Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Pre-requisite programs and how they play a supporting role for preventive controls.
• Criteria used to identify food safety hazards and how to properly risk-assess those hazards.
• How to identify and monitor preventive controls.
• Verification, Validation and Record keeping requirements.
• What activities need to be completed by a “Qualified Individual”.