Preventive Controls
Expert guidance on Preventive Controls for Human Food and Animal Food to meet FSMA requirements. We help you develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive food safety systems that protect consumers and your business.
What are Preventive Controls?
Modern approach to food safety under FSMA
Preventive Controls are risk-based food safety measures required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). They represent a science-based approach to preventing foodborne illness and ensuring the safety of food for human and animal consumption.
Under FSMA, food facilities must have a written Food Safety Plan that includes a hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification activities, and recall plans.
A Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) must prepare or oversee the preparation of your Food Safety Plan.
Key Requirements
- Written Food Safety Plan
- Hazard Analysis
- Preventive Controls Implementation
- Monitoring Procedures
- Corrective Actions & Corrections
- Verification Activities
- Supply Chain Program
- Recall Plan
Types of Preventive Controls
Comprehensive measures to ensure food safety
Process Controls
Controls for parameters during manufacturing to ensure safety (e.g., time, temperature, pH)
Food Allergen Controls
Controls to prevent allergen cross-contact and ensure proper labeling
Sanitation Controls
Controls for environmental pathogens and cleanliness of food-contact surfaces
Supply Chain Controls
Controls to verify supplier food safety programs for identified hazards
Our Preventive Controls Services
Complete support for FSMA compliance
Food Safety Plan Development
Complete written Food Safety Plans customized for your facility and products.
Hazard Analysis
Comprehensive identification and evaluation of known or reasonably foreseeable hazards.
PCQI Training
FDA-recognized Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training courses.
Process Preventive Controls
Development of critical limits, monitoring procedures, and corrective actions.
Allergen Control Programs
Comprehensive allergen management systems including cross-contact prevention.
Sanitation Controls
Environmental monitoring programs and sanitation preventive controls.
Supply Chain Programs
Supplier approval and verification programs for raw materials and ingredients.
Verification Activities
Calibration, product testing, environmental monitoring, and records review.
Recall Plan Development
Written recall plans and procedures to meet FDA requirements.
Need a PCQI?
FDA regulations require that your Food Safety Plan be prepared (or its preparation overseen) by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)..
A PCQI must have successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls at least equivalent to that received under a standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by FDA.
Our team includes qualified PCQIs who can develop your Food Safety Plan, train you on every step of implementation, and provide ongoing support.
Learn about PCQI servicesPCQI Qualifications
Training Requirements
- •FDA-recognized curriculum
- •Minimum 2.5 days of instruction
- •Covers all FSMA requirements
Key Responsibilities
- •Prepare Food Safety Plan
- •Oversee plan implementation
- •Ensure ongoing compliance
Areas of Expertise
- •Hazard analysis
- •Preventive controls
- •Verification procedures
Service Locations
Proudly serving food businesses across Southeast Ohio and Northern Kentucky
Cincinnati
OH
Dayton
OH
Columbus
OH
Toledo
OH
Cleveland
OH
Covington
KY
Indianapolis
IN
Lexington
KY
Louisville
KY
Athens
OH
Canton
OH
Lima
OH
Ready to Achieve FSMA Compliance?
Contact us to discuss your Preventive Controls needs and Food Safety Plan development.