PCQI Food Safety Training for Indian Food Imports into the US
$550 (40,626 INR)
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The PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) is a role required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order for a manufacturer to export food to the United States. The standards that a manufacturer must meet vary by industry, so it’s important that anyone receiving PCQI training in India understands precisely what sort of products their company plans to export. Understanding these requirements and completing comprehensive training can speed processes, reduce costs and risks, and improve the safety of food for consumers.
The FDA outlines a comprehensive list of requirements for everything from additives and condiments to fruits and vegetables. Of course, there are also overarching requirements for every product type, such as the stipulation that all food may be reviewed in order to confirm that no pests or bugs are present.
It is also required that the US receives notification of any incoming imports prior to their arrival so they can prepare for any necessary inspection or testing at the port of entry. Appropriate customs documentation is necessary as well. More specific requirements may pertain to individual products, though.
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Why is ImEPIK Different from others?
ImEPIK is dedicated to providing expert PCQI training to Indian food manufacturers at an affordable price. We know that food safety should never be prohibitively priced.
Our course is exclusively online, so it does not require any physical classroom time whatsoever. In fact, our PCQI training doesn’t even require any webinars or scheduled virtual classroom participation; it’s entirely self-paced for maximum convenience and ease. The flexible learning style allowed by ImEPIK means you can complete PCQI training anywhere you want, any time you want.
The modules within our training course test your knowledge as you go, ensuring that you are retaining all of the necessary information. ImEPIK understands the detail and planning required to develop a comprehensive PCQI training course because we have years of experience in the industry; we make sure that no detail is overlooked in our training. Our course covers material commonly referred to as HARPC guidelines. The FDA has now moved to using the HAACP language. Please feel free to review our blog about the difference between HACCP and HARPC among other resources to learn more about food safety. An overview of our comprehensive course modules are also laid out below.
Course Modules
Module One
The Food Safety Modernization Act: Advancing Prevention Focused Food Safety Systems
Module Two
Personnel: Roles and Responsibilities for Food Safety
Module Three
Identifying & Evaluating Hazards in the Production Environment
- Module Three Identifying & Evaluating Hazards in the Production Environment
Module Four
Hazard Analysis and The Process Flow Diagram
Module Five
The Written Food Safety Plan
Module Six
Sanitation, Allergen and Environmental Controls
Module Seven
Supply Chain Controls
- Module Three Identifying & Evaluating Hazards in the Production Environment
Module Eight
The Recall Plan and Recordkeeping with Related Rules
Module Nine
Putting it all Together – Building the Food Safety Plan
Module Ten
Food Safety Plan Outline: Final Project
Technology Requirements
You will need a PC or tablet with internet access.
- Chrome – should be within 2 releases of the latest version
- FireFox – should be within 2 releases of the latest version
- IE – IE 11 and above
- Safari on OS x – should be within 1 release of the latest version
FAQs
When we say the course is “100% Online”, we mean that it’s self-paced and does not require you to schedule a virtual classroom session or attend a webinar. You do the training on your time, whenever you want and from wherever you and your computer/tablet are located. Other PCQI offerings require scheduling Part 1 & 2 sessions to complete the course and receive a completion certificate. Ours is totally self-paced and allows you to avoid stringent scheduling or limited seating in virtual classrooms.
The FDA, not FSPCA, is the regulatory body that sets the standardized curriculum for the PCQI training requirements. The FSPCA is simply another training organization and the FDA does not require that you receive training from them. Our FDA recognized course has been recommended by FDA and independent auditors alike to help their clients comply with Food Safety Plan requirements.
Yes! This course is designed using the FDA approved curriculum, but without the mind-numbing effect of sitting in a classroom lecture for hours on end. It is broken up into 10 modules that include voice-over-narration, animated videos, and interactive exercises complimented by an online study manual. By the end of the course, you will have completed practical situations that culminate with the development of a food safety plan.
Yes, once purchased, your login information remains active and you will continue to have access to all the material. Since our course is entirely online and self-paced, you also have the option to skip through for a refresher on only certain portions.
A Happy Customer
Definitely worth the value. Self-paced course makes it easy to complete with a busy work schedule.
A Happy Customer
A Satisfied ImEPIK Customer
ImEPIK’s PCQI Online course provided a good foundational understanding of how to develop and implement a food safety plan from the ground up.
A Satisfied ImEPIK Customer
A New PCQI
Very good value. I learned a lot for my new position.
A New PCQI
Dairy
Dairy
Dairy — Cream and milk require a particular permit from the FDA to import them into the US and the country of origin must be clearly labelled on the packaging. Beyond that permit, there are a number of requirements pertaining to details like the fat and moisture content in cheese, or microbial contaminants. These details vary depending on the specific type of dairy product being imported. Dairy products will be inspected by the Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, so manufacturers should take note of the requirements that pertain to their products.
Fruits
Fruits
Fruits — Aside from the obvious stipulation that the FDA may examine fruits for disease, rot, and insects, there are a number of requirements pertaining to the presence of mold, pits, and even artificial coloring. The FDA may test products to ensure that a shipment of fruit complies with standards before it is allowed into the US. As of 2016,18% of all fresh fruit in the US was imported from India, so this is a major market.
Vegetables
Vegetables
Vegetables — Many of the FDA requirements for vegetables mirror those for fruits, with additional strictness on topics like insect filth and bug damage. Specific vegetables, like asparagus and tomatoes, may have detailed requirements that ought to be noted. Like fruits, fresh vegetables may be tested by the Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with FDA standards.
Meat and Poultry
Meat and Poultry
Meat and Poultry — The FDA claims jurisdiction over meat and poultry products entering the US. Countries must meet the same quality standards as products produced in the US and not all countries are allowed to import meat to the U.S. Meat and poultry from India is currently not eligible to enter the US. This means that, regardless of quality standards, meat and poultry from Indian manufacturers will not be accepted by the FDA.
Anyone receiving PCQI Training in India must receive a thorough education on the overarching FDA requirements for importing food to the United States, as well as the industry-specific stipulations in order to truly understand how to navigate this space. Naturally, that means that choosing the proper training provider is critical.