The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Control (HARPC) rule relies heavily upon tasks performed by a “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI).
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at least 48 million Americans contract a foodborne illness every year, resulting in about 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.
FDA Attorney Marc Sanchez is a frequent national speaker on FDA compliance issues affecting the food, dietary supplement, and medical device industries, and is also widely considered a leading voice in understanding the Food Safety Modernization...
Under the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) regulations, mandates for food facilities in the United States require compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance above and beyond those of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and...
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