Cost
£603 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment as applicable, and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
3 days
8am to 4:30pm MST
(3pm to 11:30pm GMT)
Location
Online
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
April 8-10, 2026
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
No formal exam or assessment
100% attendance required
Certificate of Training provided by FSPCA
Course Summary
This 3‑day, instructor‑led, FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food v2.0 course serves as the standardised curriculum recognised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for meeting the training requirements under the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule.
Participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop, implement, and maintain a robust Food Safety Plan that complies with FSMA regulations.
Through practical examples, interactive discussions, and real‑world scenarios, this course equips food industry professionals to confidently fulfil the role of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Key learning objectives
Understand the regulatory requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule
Conduct hazard analysis using a risk‑based, scientific approach
Identify and implement preventive controls (process, allergen, sanitation, supply‑chain)
Develop and validate process preventive controls
Establish monitoring, verification, and corrective action procedures
Create and maintain required records to demonstrate compliance
Build and manage a complete, compliant Food Safety Plan
Apply practical tools and templates to streamline implementation
Who should attend
Facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold human food (21 CFR 117.1) destined for comsuption in the United States
In general, facilities required to register with FDA under sec. 415 of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
Food businesses located outside of the US but exporting to the US
Pre-requisites
No formal prerequisites are required.
However, participants will benefit from prior knowledge of basic food safety principles, HACCP or preventive controls concept.
Programme Outline
Day 1
Food Safety Plan Overview for Preventive Controls for Human Food
cGMP and Prerequisite Programs for Human Food
Biological Food Safety Hazards for Human Food
Chemical, Physical and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards for Human Food for Human Food
Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan for Human Food
Hazard Analysis for Human Food
Day 2
Determination of Preventive controls for Human Food
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food – Parameters and Values, Including Critical Limits
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food - Monitoring and Corrective Action
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food - Verification and Record Keeping
Food Allergen Preventive Controls for Human Food
Day 3
Sanitation Preventive Controls for Human Food
Supply Chain Preventive Controls for Human Food
Food Safety Plan Implementation and Management for Human Food
Recall Plan for Human Food
Regulation Overview: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course V2.0.
This is our lovely team of trainers.
How to book and pay
You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card. VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.
If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us!
What happens once your space has been booked
Before the course
A few days before the course starts, participants are given access by email to the necessary pre-course information: Zoom meeting details, course materials and more.
To ensure smooth online participation, the delegates need to make sure before the course starts that they have a stable internet connection, a fully charged device, and a working camera and microphone.
If you have any questions at all in the run up to your course, feel free to get in touch.
During the course
At ASK SONIA, we’re all about creating a positive, interactive and impactful learning experience. To help foster an open and friendly yet professional group atmosphere, we ask that, as much as possible, all participants keep their camera and microphone on during the Zoom sessions throughout the course. This helps everyone engage, ask questions, and contribute to discussions. It’s all part of making our sessions dynamic, interactive, and personal, so that you get the most out of your training!
If you’re not completely confident in your spoken English, do not worry! Most of our trainers speak English as a second language, so we know how it feels to attend a live course in a language that’s not your first. We use automatic translation captions to support those students who need it, and it works wonderfully. Just let us know when you book if it is something you’d be interested in.
If you are unable to join at the very start of a session, please have the courtesy to inform your trainer or to email us.
After the course
If you would like to keep in touch with us after the course, we’d love that! If we can be of further advice, guidance or support with your professional project, we will be delighted. Ask Sonia Limited is a small business. We take great pride in our very personable and caring approach to professional training. So don’t be a stranger, and don’t be shy.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.
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