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6/11/2026 8:00 AM - 6/12/2026 6:00 PM
Tri City Development Council, 7130 West Grandridge Boulevard #Ste A Kennewick, WA 99336

We are offering a comprehensive 2-day FDA-recognized, standardized FSPCA curriculum to train Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI) for animal food manufacturers. This workshop will take place on June 11-12, 8 AM to 6 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI).

This training is offered in partnership with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and in collaboration with the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC).

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Learn how to prepare, write, and update an animal food safety plan under FSMA (21 CFR Part 507)—training that animal food producers of all levels can benefit from.

Why attend: This is the standardized curriculum recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for qualifying individuals to oversee the safe manufacture of animal food—and it is a prerequisite for inspectors conducting FDA CGMP inspections.

Upon successful completion (full attendance required), participants receive a Certificate of Training from FSPCA signed by AAFCO (proof of training under an FDA-recognized curriculum)

Who should attend: Food safety and plant leadership roles including Director/VP Food Safety, Plant Managers, QA Coordinators/Managers, Production Supervisors/Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Maintenance Managers, Regulatory Personnel, Safety/Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians, Packaging Supervisors/Managers—and anyone whose job impacts the facility food safety plan.

What’s included: FSPCA manual/participant materials and workbook(s) and certificate fee.

Register now to secure your spot and earn FDA-recognized PCQI training.

The low-cost workshop registration fee is subsidized by WSDA and Impact Washington. This course is supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award K6593 totaling $9,950 with 100 percent funded by FDA/HHS.

The contents are those of the author(s) or facilitator(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by FDA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

6/15/2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online

A practical, half-day online cGMP workshop designed to help food manufacturers meet FSMA requirements with confidence.

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Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) are the foundation of food safety and regulatory compliance. This live, online cGMP workshop provides food and beverage manufacturers with a practical understanding of cGMP requirements under FSMA’s Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR Part 117) and how to apply them in daily operations.

Participants will learn best practices, essential requirements, and what to expect during FDA and third-party GMP inspections. The training focuses on building a strong food safety culture, preventing contamination and mix-ups, meeting customer and legal requirements, and ensuring accurate documentation across manufacturing operations.

Participants will understand personnel and facility requirements and encourage a food safety culture.

Topics include: Personnel; Cleaning & Sanitation; Premises (Plant and Grounds); Equipment, Raw Materials and Packaging; Production and Finished Products; Quality Control; Non-conforming Products; Records; Deviations; Complaints & Recalls; Waste; Change Control; Internal Audits; Training; Environmental Monitoring; Laboratory; Documentation.

Register now to build cGMP confidence and be inspection-ready!