Food Handler Qualification & Training Compliance Program
Qualified Personnel & Training Records Compliance Program Ensuring Workforce Readiness under 21 CFR §117.4
To help food facilities meet FDA requirements under 21 CFR §117.4 by ensuring that all personnel—regular, temporary, or supervisory—are properly trained and qualified to handle, process, pack, or manufacture food. This includes initial qualification, hygiene and food safety training, and recordkeeping in alignment with CGMP and FSMA standards.
Scope of Work
Initial Program Setup (One-Time Fee):
✔ Role-Based Qualification Mapping
- • Identify staff roles covered under Subparts B, C, D, E, F, and G
- • Define qualification requirements for each functional role
✔ Personnel Qualification & Training Needs Assessment
- • Evaluate current staff competencies and prior training records
- • Assess temporary, seasonal, and supervisory staff coverage
✔ Customized Training Modules
- • Food hygiene and sanitation practices
- • Food safety principles per product category (e.g., dairy, RTE, supplements)
- • Personal hygiene and employee health standards
✔ Supervisor Training & Compliance Responsibility Assignments
- • Ensure supervisory personnel are qualified to manage food safety compliance
- • Document responsibilities for oversight and verification
✔ Training Recordkeeping System Setup
- • Create FDA-compliant training log templates and verification forms
- • Establish training matrices for onboarding and refresher requirements
✔ Issuance of Qualification Letters
- • For each trained individual
✔ Program Implementation Certificate
- • For the facility
Deliverables
• Role-Based Qualification Assessment Report
• Food Safety & Hygiene Training Decks
• Product Category-Specific Training Modules
• Signed Training Certificates
• Training Matrix and Tracking Logs
• Supervisor Responsibility Assignments
• Training Compliance Binder for FDA Audit Readiness
• Annual Program Summary Report
Fees and Subscriptions
Ongoing Monthly Maintenance Services:
- ✔ Staff Training Management & Reminders (onboarding and annual refreshers)
- ✔ Remote & LMS-Based Training Delivery Options
- ✔ Monthly Review of Training Logs
- ✔ Supervisor Compliance Briefings
- ✔ Audit-Ready Training Record Support
- ✔ Integration of Additional Product-Specific Modules
- ✔ Support for Workforce Expansion or Reassignments
- ✔ Annual Requalification Review
Pricing Structure:
| Service Tier | One-Time Setup Fee | Monthly Maintenance Fee | Personnel Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $1,500 | $750/month | Up to 15 staff (1 product category) |
| Enhanced | $2,800 | $1,500/month | Up to 30 staff + supervisor training |
| Premium | $4,000 | $2,200/month | Up to 50 staff + 3 product categories |
| Enterprise | Custom Quote | Custom Quote | 50+ staff, multiple locations, LMS integration |
• Add-On: Each additional food category training module – $450 (one-time)
• Add-On: PCQI-Led Live Training Session – $350/session
Ideal For:
- • Food manufacturers, co-packers, and distributors
- • Facilities with seasonal or high turnover labor
- • Operators preparing for FDA or third-party audits
- • Brands needing documented qualification systems for FSMA compliance
- • Facilities seeking to build training around multiple food categories or product lines