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Join Impact Washington for a comprehensive 2-day Preventive Controls for Animal Food workshop. This workshop will take place on June 12th and 13th, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI).

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The course covers regulation 21 CFR part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Animal Foods.

The course is led by lead instructor Craig H. Doan (Cert # e9c745a4) who trained with the FSPCA and holds the FSPCA “Certificate of Training” as Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food course.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Create a Preventive Controls Animal Food Safety Plan
• Validate preventative controls
• Review records for implementation and effectiveness
• Review corrective actions
• Perform required reanalysis of the food safety plan

The course is a prerequisite for inspectors conducting FDA CGMP inspections. Upon completion participants will receive a certificate of training from the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance signed by AAFCO. Participants must be present the entire time to receive a certificate.

The workshop includes:

• Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA) manual, workbook, and certi?cate of training
• A high-quality training environment and opportunities for individual attention, with interactive team exercises that enhance the learning environment
• Standardized curriculum recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration for training individuals to be qualified to oversee the safe manufacture of animal food (PCQI)
• A registered certificate issued by the FSPCA, AAFCO, IFISH, and IFPTI (proof that the participant was trained under an FDA -recognized curriculum. 21 CFR Part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals

This course is designed for:

• Director, VP Food Safety, Managers, Owners, Operator
• Quality Control Personnel, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators & Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians,
• Packaging Supervisors & Managers
• Individuals Overseeing Animal Food Safety Operations

Register now for the workshop to gain FDA-recognized PCQI and essential food safety training!

Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost Supply Chain 101 workshop in partnership with Tri County Economic Development District on March 27th. 

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This in-person free workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology.  Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way.

By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts.

Workshop content and exercises will help to:

• Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
• Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
• Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
• Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
• Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information

 In-Person Course:

• Duration: 7 hours,  8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 min breaks)
• Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.