Remote PCQI Services for Verification Record Review
FDA Verification Record Review by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
Review Verification Records in Compliance with 21 CFR 117.165
Verification activities help demonstrate that your Food Safety Plan is functioning as intended. However, completing verification activities alone is not enough. Under 21 CFR §117.165, food facilities must review verification records within FDA-required timeframes to confirm that verification activities were properly completed, documented, and effective.
At PCQIServices.com, we provide professional Remote PCQI Verification Record Review Services to help food manufacturers, processors, packers, warehouses, beverage companies, ingredient suppliers, co-packers, contract manufacturers, importers, and private label brands maintain FDA-compliant verification record review programs.
Our experienced Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs) remotely review verification records, identify documentation deficiencies, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen your Food Safety Plan and improve FDA inspection readiness.
Why Verification Record Reviews Matter
Verification records demonstrate that preventive controls continue to function effectively after implementation. Reviewing these records provides confidence that monitoring, corrective actions, calibration, environmental monitoring, product testing, and other verification activities are consistently completed and documented.
A structured verification record review program helps your organization:
- • Meet FDA requirements under 21 CFR §117.165
- • Confirm verification activities are completed correctly
- • Identify documentation deficiencies
- • Detect recurring compliance issues
- • Improve inspection readiness
- • Support continuous improvement
- • Strengthen your Food Safety Management System
Why Hire a Remote PCQI?
Verification record reviews require knowledge of FDA regulations, preventive controls, food safety documentation, and verification requirements.
Our Remote PCQI Service provides experienced oversight without the expense of employing a full-time food safety professional.
We assist with:
- • Verification record reviews
- • Monitoring record oversight
- • Corrective action record reviews
- • Calibration record reviews
- • Product testing record reviews
- • Environmental monitoring record reviews
- • Internal audit record reviews
- • Food Safety Plan documentation support
Monthly Remote PCQI Service
$750 Per Month
Includes Up to 25 Hours of Professional PCQI Support
$750 Per Month
Includes Up to 25 Hours of Professional PCQI Support
Your monthly subscription includes:
- • Verification Record Review
- • Compliance Evaluations
- • Documentation Assessments
- • FDA Regulatory Consultation
- • Food Safety Plan Support
- • Virtual Meetings
- • Email and Telephone Support
- • Compliance Recommendations
- • Monthly Activity Reporting
Unused hours do not carry over to the following month.
Scope of Verification Record Review Services
Verification Record Review
Our Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) reviews verification records to confirm that verification activities were performed according to your Food Safety Plan and FDA requirements.
The review includes:
- • Completion of required verification activities
- • Accuracy of documentation
- • Timeliness of record completion
- • Required approvals and signatures
- • Documentation of follow-up actions
- • Compliance with established procedures
Monitoring Record Verification
We review verification records confirming that monitoring records were evaluated appropriately and within required timeframes.
Our review verifies:
- • Monitoring record reviews were completed
- • Deviations were identified
- • Required follow-up actions were documented
- • Preventive controls remained effective
Corrective Action Verification
Our Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) reviews documentation confirming corrective actions were completed and effective.
The review evaluates:
- • Corrective Action Reports
- • Root cause investigations
- • Product disposition
- • Verification of corrective action effectiveness
- • Documentation completeness
Calibration Record Review
Where monitoring equipment is used, calibration records should demonstrate that equipment remained accurate and reliable.
Our review includes:
- • Calibration schedules
- • Calibration results
- • Equipment adjustments
- • Out-of-tolerance evaluations
- • Calibration documentation
- • Follow-up actions
Environmental Monitoring Record Review
Where environmental monitoring is part of your Food Safety Plan, our Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) reviews:
- • Environmental test results
- • Sampling records
- • Corrective actions
- • Trend analysis
- • Follow-up verification
- • Documentation completeness
Product Testing Record Review
When product testing is used as a verification activity, we evaluate:
- • Laboratory reports
- • Sampling procedures
- • Test results
- • Product release decisions
- • Corrective actions
- • Supporting documentation
Internal Audit Record Review
Internal audits are valuable verification activities that evaluate implementation of your Food Safety Plan.
Our review includes:
- • Audit reports
- • Findings
- • Corrective actions
- • Follow-up activities
- • Audit completion
- • Documentation quality
Trend Analysis
Reviewing verification records over time helps identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
Trend analysis may identify:
- • Repeated documentation deficiencies
- • Equipment performance issues
- • Employee training opportunities
- • Process variability
- • Supplier-related concerns
- • Food safety system improvements
Integration with Your Food Safety Plan
Verification Record Reviews support:
- • Hazard Analysis
- • Preventive Controls
- • Monitoring Procedures
- • Corrective Action Procedures
- • Validation Documentation
- • Food Safety Plan Reanalysis
- • Continuous Improvement
Deliverables
Your Verification Record Review engagement may include:
Review Documentation
- • Verification Record Review Report
- • Compliance Assessment
- • Documentation Gap Analysis
- • Verification Activity Summary
- • Trend Analysis Report
- • Verification Review Register
Supporting Documentation
- • Record Improvement Recommendations
- • Corrective Action Recommendations
- • Verification Program Recommendations
- • Food Safety Plan Update Recommendations
- • Regulatory Compliance Summary
Monthly Deliverables
- • Monthly Activity Report
- • Compliance Recommendations
- • Verification Record Review Summary
- • Meeting Minutes
- • Action Item Tracker
Industries We Support
Our Verification Record Review services support:
- • Food Manufacturers
- • Beverage Manufacturers
- • Bakeries
- • Dairy Facilities
- • Seafood Processors
- • Produce Operations
- • Frozen Food Manufacturers
- • Ingredient Manufacturers
- • Snack Food Companies
- • Dietary Supplement Manufacturers
- • Contract Manufacturers
- • Co-Packers
- • Importers
- • Private Label Brands
- • Food Warehouses
Why Choose PCQIServices.com?
Verification records demonstrate that your Food Safety Plan is being maintained—not just written. During an FDA inspection, these records provide evidence that your preventive controls remain effective and your food safety system is actively managed.
Companies choose PCQIServices.com because we provide:
- • Experienced Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs)
- • FDA-focused verification expertise
- • Practical compliance recommendations
- • Facility-specific documentation support
- • Affordable monthly service
- • Remote nationwide and international support
- • Ongoing regulatory guidance
Our objective is to help your organization maintain accurate, timely, and complete verification records while strengthening your Food Safety Management System.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are verification records reviewed?
Verification records are reviewed to confirm that required verification activities were completed correctly, documented properly, and demonstrate that preventive controls remain effective.
Who should review verification records?
Verification records associated with preventive controls should be reviewed by, or under the oversight of, a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) within the required timeframes established under 21 CFR §117.165.
What records are considered verification records?
Verification records may include:
- • Monitoring record review logs
- • Corrective action review records
- • Calibration records
- • Product testing records
- • Environmental monitoring records
- • Internal audit reports
- • Verification checklists
- • Food Safety Plan review records
FDA Regulation
21 CFR §117.165 – Verification
Under 21 CFR §117.165, verification records should be reviewed to confirm that verification activities were completed according to the Food Safety Plan and that preventive controls continue to function effectively.
Verification record reviews should include:
- • Identification of documentation deficiencies
- • Evaluation of follow-up activities
- • Confirmation that verification activities were completed
- • Assessment of preventive control effectiveness
- • Ongoing support for compliance with FDA Preventive Controls requirements
Request a Free Consultation
Need a qualified PCQI to review your verification records?
Partner with PCQIServices.com for professional Remote PCQI Verification Record Review Services and receive expert oversight of your verification program and Food Safety Plan.
Remote PCQI Service
$750 Per Month
Up to 25 Hours of Professional PCQI Support
$750 Per Month
Up to 25 Hours of Professional PCQI Support
➜ FDA-Compliant Verification Record Reviews
➜ Calibration, Product Testing, and Internal Audit Oversight
➜ Experienced Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs)
➜ Nationwide & International Remote Service
➜ Calibration, Product Testing, and Internal Audit Oversight
➜ Experienced Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQIs)
➜ Nationwide & International Remote Service
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and strengthen your Food Safety Plan through effective verification record reviews.
Fees and Subscriptions
Initial Setup Fees
| Plan | Description | One-Time Fee |
|---|---|---|
| CAP Lite | 1 corrective action plan template + logbook | $650 |
| Standard Incident Response Pack | Full CAP program + training + food safety reanalysis trigger tool | $1,500 |
| Comprehensive CAP Suite | Includes RCA tools, CAP/Correction integration, and food disposition support | $2,800 |
Monthly Maintenance Fees
| Plan | Monthly Maintenance | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Quarterly incident review support + minor template updates | $250/month |
| Premium | Monthly review of CAP logs + RCA support + retraining access | $500/month |
| Enterprise | Incident investigation support, real-time CAP guidance, compliance alerts, and food safety plan reanalysis support | $850/month |
Monthly Maintenance Coverage Includes
- • Review and feedback on submitted corrective action reports
- • Root cause analysis consultation and corrective/preventive action refinement
- • Monthly summary of trends, repeated incidents, and improvement suggestions
- • Update of CAP templates based on FDA guidance or internal audit findings
- • Support for food safety plan reanalysis when required (per §117.170)
- • Email and chat access for urgent compliance queries or incident reporting
Ideal For:
- • Facilities with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and pathogen monitoring requirements
- • Manufacturers preparing for FDA audits and needing proactive incident management
- • QA teams requiring structured response to food safety deviations or failures
- • Private labelers and co-manufacturers who need documented corrective action responses for client assurance
