Shandong Aonai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a professional pet supplement manufacturer and pet supplement supplier based in Linyi City, Shandong Province, China, has taken its food safety management to a new international level. The company's R&D professional, Jianxin Zhang, has successfully completed the official certification course of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) ― "Preventive Controls for Animal Food" ― and obtained the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training certificate, certificate number 301e7460, completed on March 11, 2025. This achievement marks an important step in the company's food safety talent development and confirms that its pet food quality management system is now fully aligned with internationally recognized standards.
Certification program: FSPCA PCQI ― Preventive Controls for Animal Food
Completion date: March 11, 2025
Lead instructor: Hao Cui (FSPCA Lead Instructor)
Certificate number: 301e7460
Joint certifying organizations:
Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH)
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
PCQI stands for "Preventive Controls Qualified Individual," a key qualification required under the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for animal feed and pet food businesses. Under FSMA regulations, facilities producing animal feed ― including pet food ― must have a PCQI-qualified individual to develop or oversee the implementation of their food safety plan, including hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls.
As the FDA-recognized standardized training provider, FSPCA's "Preventive Controls for Animal Food" course systematically covers the core elements of food safety management: hazard analysis, preventive control measures design, supply chain management, sanitation controls, and recall planning. Earning the PCQI certificate demonstrates that the holder has mastered internationally accepted preventive control methodology and is qualified to independently lead pet food safety production management.
1. Quality system fully aligned with international standards. Shandong Aonai Biopharmaceutical has always prioritized the construction of its food safety management system. By cultivating internationally certified talent, the company is shifting its quality management from "experience-driven" to "standard-driven." The PCQI qualification confirms that the professional competence of the company's quality management personnel has reached internationally accepted food safety preventive control standards, and that its quality management systems, processes, and operating procedures are fully aligned with global best practice.
2. Significantly enhanced export compliance capability. Pet food exported to the U.S. market must satisfy FDA food safety regulatory requirements. Having PCQI-qualified personnel is one of the essential conditions for an exporter to establish and maintain an FSMA-compliant system. This certification provides solid regulatory support for the company's products to enter the U.S. and other global markets, and gives international customers additional confidence in choosing Shandong Aonai Biopharmaceutical as their pet supplement supplier.
3. Upgraded full-chain quality assurance. The company adheres to the philosophy of "quality first, safety first" and has built a full-chain quality control system covering raw material selection, production process control, and finished productinspection. The PCQI qualification further strengthens the company's capabilities in hazard analysis, preventive controls, and supply chain safety ― critical areas for any pet supplement manufacturer committed to delivering safe, reliable products.
Shandong Aonai Biopharmaceutical understands that the foundation of food safety lies in talent and systems. The company continuously invests in quality talent development and international certification, and has achieved multiple international qualifications and industry recognitions: an R&D professional has obtained the U.S. FSPCA PCQI certification for animal food preventive controls; the company has become a member unit of the Pet Industry Working Committee of the China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association; and multiple core technologies have been filed as international invention patent applications. Together, these achievements build the company's brand image of "technology leadership, reliable quality, and full compliance."
For brands and distributors seeking a pet supplement OEM or private label partner, these credentials translate directly into lower compliance risk, smoother market entry, and more dependable product quality ― practical advantages in a market where food safety is the first gatekeeper.
Shandong Aonai Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a science-driven pet health enterprise located in the Wenshui Industrial Park, Pingyi County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, China. The company integrates R&D, production, and sales, with a product portfolio spanning dog joint supplements, dog multivitamins, dental care products, and digestive & probiotic supplements under its Dr.kalan brand. As an experienced pet supplement manufacturer and pet supplement supplier, the company offers flexible OEM/ODM, private label, and custom formula services to brands and distributors worldwide. Its quality assurance system is backed by an FSPCA PCQI-certified R&D team, and the company holds multiple international invention patent applications covering its Dr.kalan compound probiotics and gastric acid-resistant collagen peptides. Committed to "quality first, safety first, technology driven," Shandong Aonai is dedicated to delivering safe, scientific, and premium pet health products to pets and pet parents around the world.
Looking ahead, the company will continue to hold itself to international standards, strengthen its food safety talent pipeline, and provide trustworthy pet nutrition products to global partners and consumers.
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