PCQI Training (FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food)
Categories
Certification & Compliance
Course #
16
StartDate1
May 5, 2026
Duration
4 days
EndDate
May 8, 2026
Status
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Tagline
Become a qualified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) with FSMA-compliant training for human food — essential for US exports and regulatory compliance.
Reschedule Allowed
Why the Course
The Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) is a critical role under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), responsible for developing and overseeing food safety plans. This course provides a practical, step-by-step approach to meeting PCQI requirements, focusing on real-world application rather than theory alone. You will learn how to conduct hazard analysis, implement preventive controls, and ensure compliance with FDA expectations. Designed for professionals involved in food safety management, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to take on the PCQI role and support market access to the United States.
Objectives
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a PCQI
2. Apply FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food requirements
3. Develop and implement a compliant Food Safety Plan
4. Conduct hazard analysis and identify preventive controls
5. Establish monitoring, verification, validation, and corrective actions
2. Apply FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food requirements
3. Develop and implement a compliant Food Safety Plan
4. Conduct hazard analysis and identify preventive controls
5. Establish monitoring, verification, validation, and corrective actions
Modules
1. Introduction to FSMA & PCQI Requirements
2. Role and Responsibilities of the PCQI
3. Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls
4. Process, Allergen & Supply Chain Preventive Controls
5. Monitoring, Verification & Validation
6. Corrective Actions & Recall Plan
7. Documentation & Record Keeping
8. FDA Inspection Readiness & Compliance
2. Role and Responsibilities of the PCQI
3. Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls
4. Process, Allergen & Supply Chain Preventive Controls
5. Monitoring, Verification & Validation
6. Corrective Actions & Recall Plan
7. Documentation & Record Keeping
8. FDA Inspection Readiness & Compliance
Delivery Techniques
1. Regulatory interpretation
2. Hazard analysis exercises
3. Preventive control design
4. Case studies
5. Documentation exercises
2. Hazard analysis exercises
3. Preventive control design
4. Case studies
5. Documentation exercises
Delivery mode
Virtual Live
Hybrid
Classroom
Self-paced
On-site
Who Should Attend
1. Compliance officers
2. Food safety managers
3. QA/QC professionals
4. Food exporters to the U.S.
5. Regulatory and compliance officers
6. Consultants
7. Food business operators
2. Food safety managers
3. QA/QC professionals
4. Food exporters to the U.S.
5. Regulatory and compliance officers
6. Consultants
7. Food business operators
Feature
Feature
StartDate4
Feb 9, 2027
Pathway
Leadership & Strategy
Professional Practice
Advanced
Regulatory
Emerging
Emerging
Month
Ranks
5
StartDate3
Oct 26, 2026
StartDate2
Aug 4, 2026
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