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Food Defense Qualification Inspector FDQI Training

In addition to obtaining PCQI qualification, you can learn vulnerability assessment methods required by the United States.

First Japanese language course based on FDA-approved curriculum held in Japan

米国・食品安全強化法 FSMA106条「意図的な食品不良からの食品防御に向けたリスク低減策規則」(Intentional Adulteration, IA)義務づけられた食品防御適格者 FDQI (Food Defense Qualified Individual) 資格が取得できます

1日目「基礎研修」 + 2日目「FDQI養成研修」の2部構成

Our original "Basic Training" materials, which are not available from other companies, allow you to smoothly undertake the "FDQI Training" course.

「FDQI養成研修」前に「食品防御の意識コース」受講が必須で、「基礎研修」はその要件を満たしています

Foods that did not previously require the installation of a PCQI preventive control qualified person are now required to have an FDQI installed.

(Low-acid canned foods, seafood, juices, dietary supplements, bottled drinking water, and infant formula)

HACCPやISO22000、FSSC22000の構築支援で培った経験・ノウハウを活かし、わかりやすい解説を交えた研修を行います

数多くの食品製造現場を知る経験豊富な講師がわかりやすく寄り添い指導します

Past Events

Number of participants to date: 89

Web-based 15 times

[News]

Satoshi Imashiro, Director of the Food Safety Technology Center , Selected as One of the Top 10 Instructors of FSPCA Intentional Adulteration and Vulnerability Assessment Training

This award was given to the number of FDQI Food Defense qualified personnel attending each year.

"Named Top Ten 2024 FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments (IA VA) Lead Instructor"


Based on the number of participants trained (instructor-led) with FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments (IA VA) certificates issued between August 15, 2023, and August 15, 2024.

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Course Overview

1日目「基礎研修」(13時~17時)
  ○ 食品防御とは
  ○ 食品防御の国内外の最新動向
  ○ 米国における食品防御の法令
  ○ 米国におけるこれまでの取組み
  ○ FSPCA IAルール トレーニングコースの全体像
  ○ 「食品防御の意識」トレーニング(2日目受講のための必須要件)
  ○ 食品防御計画の概要

2日目「FDQI養成研修」(9時~17時)

  ・はじめに

  ・レッスン1:食品防御対策の概要
  ・レッスン2:脆弱性評価の予備段階
  ・レッスン3:固有の特性を考慮する
  ・レッスン4:内部攻撃者を考慮する
  ・レッスン5:要素1:公衆衛生に対する潜在的影響の評価
  ・レッスン6:要素2:製品への物理的アクセスの難易度評価
          要素3:製品汚染を可能にする能力の評価
  ・レッスン7:実行可能な工程段階の特定するための結果分析
  ・レッスン8:ハイブリッドアプローチの適用

*The FDQI certificate can be downloaded after registration.

* Prices are subject to change without notice.

Certificate

We can also hold the event at your designated location, so please feel free to contact us .

Upcoming Events

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To apply, please click on the date you would like

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*If you would like to take the course on a date other than two consecutive days, please enter your desired course dates in the "Inquiry" field at the bottom of the application page.
Example) XX month XX day "First day: Attend only basic training" + XX month XX day "Second day: Attend only FDQI training"

*We do not accept applications from other businesses, such as consultants or educational and training institutions.

If you make a mistake in your application or transfer, we will refund the amount minus the transfer fee.

Tuition

1.5日間通し 96,800円(税込)

*Textbook shipping and certificate issuance fees included

Per person

- Breakdown of course fees (excluding tax): "Basic training" 16,000 yen "FDQI training" 72,000 yen

- 10% consumption tax: "Basic training" 1,600 yen "FDQI training" 7,200 yen

※Please cover the bank transfer fee.

*Our center is a tax-exempt business under the invoice system, so we do not issue invoice receipts.

*We do not issue quotations or invoices.

※The bank transfer statement will serve as a receipt.

*The above prices are per person.

 

*After completing the entire curriculum, you will be issued an FSPCA FDQI certificate.

*Co-hosted with the Food Science and Technology Agency

 

* We will not accept applications from other businesses , such as consultants or educational training institutions.

*Web-based applications will be closed when a maximum of 15 people are accepted.

Target Audience

・Quality control and food safety team members of companies exporting to the US ・People in charge of handling FDA inspections
・Those who want to learn the latest food defense management methods

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After confirming your payment , we will send you the text.

*The text will be sent to your specified address.

If the address you entered during application is different from the shipping address, please contact us via the inquiry page.

Applications will close one week before the event.

*Please note that it will take longer than usual (3 days or more) to reach remote islands, so please apply/pay well in advance.

* Depending on the weather and traffic conditions, it may take longer.

*Please note that you will be responsible for the actual shipping costs for overseas shipping.

When taking classes

In accordance with regulations, we will record your attendance.

Please bring a computer with a camera and microphone as there will be group exercises.

Web型を受講される際

*Items to prepare

  • 受講者様1名に対し1台のパソコン
    (スマートフォン・タブレットのご使用はご遠慮頂いております)

  • 安定して接続可能なインターネット環境

  • ビデオ通話が可能なマイク、Webカメラ、スピーカー

  • 使用するWeb会議システム:zoom
    (アプリの使用を推奨しますが、ブラウザでも参加可能です)

  • 推奨OS:Windows 10 以上、MacOS 10.13 以上

  • 推奨ブラウザ:いずれのブラウザも最新バージョンを推奨します
    Google Chrome(推奨)、Mozilla Firefox、Microsoft Edge、Apple Safari(MacOSのみ)

  • 推奨通信速度:1.0 Mbps (受信)以上、0.6 Mbps (送信)以上

  • WiFi接続(無線LAN)も可能ですが、より安定した接続のために有線LAN接続を推奨します
    WiFi接続の場合、データ使用量は環境によって異なりますが、1時間あたりおよそ600MBのデータ使用が見込まれることをご留意ください

*Please refer to the video linked below for how to join a Zoom meeting . How to join a meeting (external link)

Please check here for the test connection setting method. Click here for the explanation of the test connection (external link)

Please test the connection in advance using the link below . Test connection is here (external link).

Reference

*This training can be conducted by dispatching instructors as in-house training.

*Upon request, we can also assist you in creating a food defense plan and responding to inspections at a later date.

We also recommend that you take the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training course at the same time.

We will support you in more effectively promoting your business activities both domestically and overseas by providing a comprehensive understanding of the latest food safety management regulations and further enhancing your practical ability to respond to risks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lecturer brief history

今城 敏(いまなりさとし)

Food Safety Technology Center

Visiting Professor, Niigata University of Food and Agriculture

Visiting Researcher, Ritsumeikan University

He is an expert in food safety technology, with a particular focus on microbiological quality assurance.

As a microbiologist and quality assurance manager at a major food manufacturer, he utilizes his knowledge of predictive microbiology in food microbial detection and control technology and sterilization engineering to set and validate conditions for heat sterilization of tea beverages, canned coffee, retort foods, etc., and evaluates them through challenge tests using potentially harmful bacteria such as botulinum.

Currently, while training a large number of HACCP managers and PCQI preventive management qualified individuals, he emphasizes the importance of establishing solid scientific evidence.

We support the visualization of trust through the accumulation of food safety measures based on scientific evidence and the development of human resources who can take responsibility for food safety.

They also provide advice such as suggesting improvements to formulations to increase shelf life and reviewing hygiene management to improve profits.

Advisor to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries FCP, Advisor to the Tokyo Keiken-in Foundation, Principal Auditor for ISO 22000 (IRCA), etc.

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