PCQI 2.0

The new Preventive Controls for Human Food Curriculum 2.0, which was developed to address the evolving needs of the food industry and incorporate lessons learned since the original curriculum’s implementation, has been released for 2025 calendar year. The new curriculum refines preventive controls by including clearer examples, updated hazard analysis exercises with revised model food plans, knowledge checks (tests), and best practices to streamline compliance with the latest regulatory requirements.

This is the latest Version 2.0 PCQI training material.  

FDA 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 training will learn the skills necessary to be considered a “preventive controls qualified individual” or PCQI.

This is a 2.5 day FSPCA curriculum (Version 2.0) course that is accepted by the FDA and contains the latest information from the 2o24 update in training content. This course was developed by the FSPCA with input from regulatory, academia, and industry professionals and is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA. Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual" and will give you a recognized certificate from FSPCA.

Employees with responsibilities in Quality, Food Safety, HACCP, Regulatory Affairs, Food Production, Maintenance, Safety and any other associates interested in achieving a better understanding of the implementation/maintenance of FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food. Employees who are part of a food safety or HACCP team and need to gain the knowledge to comply with the new FSMA requirements for human food.

Participants will learn how to utilize the latest resources and tools to take a deeper look into inherent and supply-chain hazards. These are the same tools that FDA utilizes when conducting facility inspections. Each lesson now has knowledge checks so instructors and participants alike can gauge their retention of the learning material. The course material has been updated to include QR codes that easily allow participants to access and utilize the latest in food safety resources during the course exercises. Participants can expect to:

With over 20 years of industry experience in food safety, auditing and quality assurance, your instructor will be able to provide clear translation to these new concepts as well as guidance on current industry best practices to comply with regulatory, audit and customer requirements.

These updated training courses are offered both in-person and online and are offered to the general public throughout the year. Companies interested in private courses can contact us directly to schedule a private instructor. Public in-person courses are held in the New Orleans, LA area. Online (virtual) courses utilize the Zoom or Teams platform. Both training options utilize a live, certified instructor with an abundance of food manufacturing experience who can easily deliver the training material and exercises in a clear, yet professional, way. View our list of upcoming FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food classes below or contact us today to request private training at your facility.