Alhen Drillich is a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and independent food safety consultant who builds practical, audit-ready systems for small-to-mid-scale food manufacturers. With hands-on experience across every segment of the food system, from farm-level production and restaurant management to dairy processing, commissary operations, and GFSI-benchmarked certification, Alhen translates Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements into operational systems that teams actually use.
His consulting practice, Alhen Consults, serves dairy processors, shared kitchens, value-added manufacturers, and food technology companies nationwide. Current engagements span HACCP and PMO system builds for a new dairy processing facility, pre-construction operational design for a commissary kitchen, a full regulatory document pack for a smoked value-added producer, BRCGS Issue 9 implementation support, a content and strategy retainer with a food safety technology company, and a regional regulatory guide for East Tennessee food entrepreneurs.
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Safe Food. Strong Operations. Integrated food safety and operational systems that bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and real-world production.
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✓ PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual): FDA-recognized certification for FSMA preventive controls
✓ 21 CFR Part 117 Expert: Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls
✓ PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance): Grade A and Grade B dairy regulatory expertise, including vat pasteurization and CIP systems
✓ BRCGS Issue 9 (In Progress): Active study and implementation experience; currently building a BRCGS-compliant food safety management system for a craft beverage manufacturer
✓ GFSI Readiness & Benchmarking: Gap analysis and system implementation for facilities pursuing BRCGS, SQF, or FSSC 22000 certification
✓ USDA/FSIS Awareness: Familiarity with meat, poultry, and egg processing regulatory frameworks for cross-functional guidance