PCQI Food Safety Training for Food Exports from The United Kingdom to the United States
$775 (575 GBP)
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To export food to the Unites States from the United Kingdom, manufacturers must have a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) on staff as part of complying with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). To qualify as a PCQI, one must complete training.
When it comes to complying with FDA requirements, there are quite a few sweeping standards that food being imported into the US must meet. All imports must be clean, safe, and properly labelled by the manufacturer. All food is generally reviewed by the Department of Agriculture or another branch of government working in conjunction with the US government to ensure that food is free of pests or bugs. 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.
Beyond these general considerations, there are many product-specific regulations that PCQI training must cover to ensure that manufacturers comply with all FDA requirements. Because specific requirements vary so greatly by industry, they must be reviewed carefully.
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Why is ImEPIK Different from others?
ImEPIK understands the importance of providing comprehensive, detailed PCQI training for the UK because we have significant experience in the industry, and we know the value that an educated PCQI brings to a team.
Our training is designed to allow you to move at whatever pace is most conducive to your learning style. We don’t require you to watch webinars or engage in scheduled classroom time; this course is entirely online, and the modules are intended to allow you to test what you’ve learned as you progress through the training.
When it comes to PCQI training, it’s important that you digest all necessary information, and our course gives you the flexibility to learn on your schedule from wherever you want. Become an expert on exporting food to the USA from the UK and purchase your PCQI course from ImEPIK today.
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.
You will automatically receive a certificate of completion when you are done with the course and there is no additional cost.
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 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 Happy Customer
Definitely worth the value. Self-paced course makes it easy to complete with a busy work schedule.
A Happy Customer
A New PCQI
Very good value. I learned a lot for my new position.
A New PCQI
Dairy
Dairy
Dairy — Exporting both milk and cream to the United States requires a special permit from the FDA, and a particular permit for goat’s milk is also necessary. The US has a much more regulated cheese market and there are a number of requirements concerning fat and microbial content. Upon entering the US, all butter, ice cream, milk, and cheeses are inspected by the Department of Agriculture, then further examined by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Fruits
Fruits
Fruits — Fruits imported into the United States must be free of visible signs of disease or mold, as well as any bugs or pests. A sample of the fruit may be tested for contaminants, and even artificial dyes, before it is released for sale in the US market.
Vegetables
Vegetables
Vegetables — Like fruits, fresh vegetables are inspected carefully for disease, contamination, rot, and other malaise before they are cleared for entry into the US. There are a number of vegetable-specific regulations that the Department of Agriculture checks for during inspection, like insect filth on asparagus, or fly eggs on tomato products.
Meat and Poultry
Meat and Poultry
Meat and Poultry – The US maintains a relatively strict set of standards for importing meat and poultry. In fact, only a select group of countries are allowed to export meat and poultry products to the US and the UK is eligible. Manufacturers must also meet labeling and import standards for the FDA to determine that the quality of meat and poultry is equivalent to that produced in the US.
When it comes to PCQI training, it’s important to cover all the necessary general information without glossing over any of the industry-specific requirements. Manufacturers must be well-versed in their specific areas.
Anyone receiving PCQI Training in the U.K. 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.