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SGS offers three courses that were developed by FSPCA that follow the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA. We can help you to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual through successful completion of one of our training courses.
Meet the requirements of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance
FSCPA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training
20 hours (3-day or 5-day sessions available)
This course, developed by FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA. Successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual. This course is taught by a Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food Course.
20 hours (3-day session)
This course, developed by FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA. Successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual. This course is taught by a Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventative Controls for Animal Food Course.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Training
FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Training
Course topics include:
- Food Safety Plan Overview
- Good Manufacturing Practices and Other PRPs
- Biological Food Safety Hazards
- Chemical, Physical and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards
- Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan
- Resources for Food Safety Plans
- Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Determination
- Process Preventive Controls
- Food Allergen Preventive Controls
- Sanitation Preventive Controls
- Supply-chain Preventive Controls
- Verification and Validation Procedures
- Record Keeping Procedures
- Recall plan
- FSPCA Regulation overview
Audience
Objectives
This course is designed for:
- Individuals seeking a way to demonstrate meeting the training requirements for PCQI under the rule
- Directors/VPs Food Safety, Maintenance Managers, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators and Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians, Packaging Supervisors and Managers, or Regulatory Personnel
Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP, or experience with Food Safety Management Systems, is recommended.
16 hours (2-day session)
Developed by the FSPCA, this course is designed to help you understand how to meet the Foreign Supplier Verification Program rule requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). You will gain the knowledge to implement the requirements of FSVP for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals regulation of the US FDA.
You will learn how to:
- Explain the underlying purpose of the FSVP rule
- Develop an FSVP
- Implement an FSVP
- Implement an FSVP record-keeping system
- Summarize FDA oversight
Audience
Objectives
This course is designed for:
- U.S.‐based importers who meet the definition of “importer” in the FSVP rule, which includes those who own or are the consignee of food at the time of entry, or, if no owner or consignee exists, the U.S. agent or representative of the foreign owner
- Others who have an interest in ensuring that the requirements of the FSVP rule are met, including brokers, exporters, foreign suppliers of food that will be exported to the U.S., persons/business owners who currently buy food from foreign sources, and representatives of foreign governments
Regulation Overview – cGMP, Hazard Analysis, Risk Based Preventive Controls:
- Food Safety Plan Overview
- Good Manufacturing Practices and Other PRPs
- Biological Food Safety Hazards
- Chemical, Physical and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards
- Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan
- Resources for Food Safety Plans
- Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Determination
- Process Preventive Controls
- Food Allergen Preventive Controls
- Sanitation Preventive Controls
- Supply-chain Preventive Controls
- Verification and Validation Procedures
- Record Keeping Procedures
- Recall plan
- FSPCA Regulation overview
Audience
Objectives
This course is designed for:
- Those seeking a way to demonstrate meeting the training requirements for PCQI under the rule, including those who prepare the food safety plan, validate preventive controls, review records, perform reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan, and other activities as appropriate to the food
- Roles include Directors/VP's of Food Safety, Maintenance Managers, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators and Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians, Packaging Supervisors and Managers, or Regulatory Personnel
Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP, or experience with Animal Food Safety Management Systems, is recommended. Online learners will need a computer with internet connection and telephone connection. Audio and web-based participation are required.
