Food Safety Certification Courses & Consulation Services
About AFSS Food Safety
AFSS helps food industry professionals and businesses achieve top Food Safety standards through expert-led training, certification, and tailored consultation. We specialize in compliance with customer, GFSI, and regulatory requirements, providing solutions to Food Safety challenges for your success.
Whether you’re an individual seeking certification or a business aiming to strengthen your Food Safety program, we provide the knowledge, tools, and guidance you need to stay compliant and competitive.
Our Services Include:
Food Safety Certification Courses – Essential courses designed to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. AFSS boasts a team of highly qualified trainers, led by our Lead Instructor, who holds a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology. Our instructors are registered proctors with esteemed testing and certifying organizations, including the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA), the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the International HACCP Alliance, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), Prometric and SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute).
Food Safety Consultation Services – Hands-on support to identify and assess risks, develop, maintain, and manage HACCP or Food Safety plans with robust, risk-based control measures and preventive controls. We also assist in preparing for inspections and audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.
Need training at your facility? Get in touch to book an on-site group session.
PCQI Training – Human Food
Key Benefits
- FDA-Recognized Certification: Receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate
upon successful completion of the training. - Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers Current Good Manufacturing practices (CGMPs), hazard analysis, preventive controls, verification and validation procedures, record-keeping, and recall planning.
- Practical Application: Engage in hands-on exercises to develop components of a Food Safety Plan.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from an experienced FSPCA Lead Instructor with real-world Food Safety expertise.
This course is ideal for Food Safety managers, quality assurance personnel, regulatory affairs staff, and anyone responsible for overseeing Food Safety in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human consumption.
Course Duration
- Length: 2.5 days (20 hours)
- Format: Live, instructor-led sessions
- Schedule:
- Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 2: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 3: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Course Fee Price:
- $699 per participant
- Includes:
- Course materials and participant manual
- Interactive training sessions with practical exercises
- Official FSPCA PCQI-Human Food certificate
Don’t wait! Enroll now to become a PCQI! Ask about our Group Discounts Program.
PCQI Training – Animal Food
The FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI-AF) training course meets the FDA’s requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold animal food. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement a Food Safety Plan. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), recognizing them as Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI’s) for Animal Food.
Key Benefits
- FDA-Recognized PCQI Certificate: Demonstrates compliance with FSMA
animal food requirements. - Specialized Curriculum: Covers animal food Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs), hazard analysis, risk-based preventive controls, and recall plans tailored to animal food operations.
- Hands-On Application: Includes real-world exercises to develop components of a Food Safety plan.
- Expert Instruction: Delivered by an experienced FSPCA Lead Instructor with animal Food Safety expertise.
This training is ideal for pet food producers, animal feed manufacturers, quality and safety personnel, regulatory staff, and facility managers.
Course Duration
- Length: 2.5 days (20 hours)
- Format: Live, instructor-led sessions
- Schedule:
- Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 2: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Day 3: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Course Fee Price:
- $699 per participant
- Includes:
- Official FSPCA PCQI-Animal Food certificate
- Participant manual and training materials
- Interactive, expert-led instruction and group exercises
Don’t wait! Enroll now to become a PCQI! Ask about our Group Discounts Program.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
One-Day Training & Certification Exam
This streamlined, single-day program includes:
- Instructor-led training
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam
Course Fee:
$179 per person Includes course materials, training session, and exam.
HACCP
Why HACCP Certification?
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is a systematic, science-based method for identifying and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food production. By implementing proactive safety measures, HACCP helps prevent foodborne illnesses, ensures regulatory compliance, and meets customer requirements.
ServSafe certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This certification is legally defensible and meets regulatory requirements in all U.S. states and jurisdictions. With over 10 million certifications issued, it is the standard for food protection management.
AFSS offers a comprehensive one-day HACCP Certification Course that includes:
- Instructor-led HACCP Training
- HACCP Manager Certification Examination
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify the three main types of Food Safety hazards
- Understand causes of foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them
- Define essential Food Safety terminology
- Develop & implement prerequisite Food Safety programs
- Apply the five preliminary steps to developing a HACCP plan
- Understand and apply the seven principles of HACCP (i.e. create a HACCP plan)
- Understand verification processes and required documentation
HACCP Certification Exam
To become a certified HACCP manager, participants must pass an 80-question, closed-book multiple-choice exam within a 2-hour limit. A minimum score of 70% (note: certain state or local jurisdictions do specify a higher requirement). Certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection. HACCP certification is valid for five years.
Course Fee
$599 per person
Includes:
- HACCP Training Manual
- One-Day Intensive Training
- HACCP Certification Exam
Food Safety Consultation Services
- FSMA Compliance Support – Develop customized Food Safety plans to meet regulatory requirements.
- HACCP Plan Development – Create and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs for Food Safety assurance.
- Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMPs) – Design and execute EMPs to proactively identify and address contamination risks.
- Microbiological Contamination Solutions – Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Pathogen Intervention Strategies – Identify and deploy effective control measures to safeguard your products.
- Practical, industry-focused solutions – Tailored to your facility and operations.
- Regulatory expertise – Ensuring alignment with FDA, USDA, and global Food Safety standards.
- Proven problem-solving approach – From contamination issues to preventive strategies, we deliver actionable results.
Contact Us
Have questions about food safety training, consulting, or compliance? The AFSS Food Safety team is here to help. Reach out today to discuss your unique needs — we’re ready to support you with expert guidance and practical solutions.
P.O. Box 2822
Amherst, MA 01004
P: 580-761-4068
