PCQI Certification

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PCQI Certification Services in Singapore

The Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification is an essential requirement under the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for certain food businesses. It ensures that at least one person in your facility is trained and qualified to develop, manage, and maintain a food safety plan that meets FDA standards.

For businesses in Singapore, obtaining a PCQI certification is not just beneficial but also a legal necessity if they want to export their products to the US. At Global Quality Services, we make the process simple by guiding you through the training, preparation, and compliance steps needed to meet these requirements.

Benefits of PCQI Certification

✅ Regulatory Compliance:Meet FSMA requirements and avoid penalties or shipment rejections.
✅ Export Readiness: Qualify your facility to supply food products to the U.S. market.
✅ International Recognition: Ensures adherence to local and international food safety regulations.
✅ Customer Trust: Builds confidence among customers and stakeholders.
✅ Operational Efficiency: Globally accepted standard that opens access to international markets.
✅ Improved Food Safety Practices: Strengthen your food safety management system with preventive controls.
✅ Risk Reduction: Identify and control hazards before they become problems.
✅ Customer Confidence: Show your commitment to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality food products.

Who Needs PCQI Certification?

PCQI certification applies to food businesses that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human consumption in the United States. This includes:

✅Food manufacturing facilities
✅ Food packaging companies
✅ Importers/exporters to the U.S.
✅ Storage and distribution businesses handling U.S.-bound products

If your business is covered under FSMA’s preventive controls rule, having a PCQI is mandatory.

Objectives of PCQI Certification

✅ To ensure that at least one trained individual is responsible for your facility’s food safety plan.
✅ To comply with FSMA regulations for preventive controls.
✅ Reduce risks of food safety issues through preventive controls.
✅ To improve hazard analysis and risk-based food safety management.
✅ To demonstrate your commitment to global food safety standards.

Why Choose Global Quality Services?

At Global Quality Services, we go beyond basic consultancy; we become your trusted partner in achieving and maintaining BRC certification. Our team brings years of hands-on industry experience, practical problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of both local regulations and global standards. We tailor every step to your business’s unique processes, resources, and challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a PCQI actually do?

A PCQI is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a food safety plan that meets FSMA’s preventive controls requirements.

No, it is mandatory only for facilities covered under FSMA’s preventive controls rule, mainly those exporting to or supplying the U.S. market.

Accredited PCQI training typically takes 2 to 3 days, depending on the provider and training format.

Yes, one PCQI can oversee multiple facilities, but they must be familiar with each site’s operations and food safety plan.

There is no set expiry date, but refresher training is recommended every few years to stay updated with FSMA changes.

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