FD202 Acidified Foods
Sponsored By: The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) and Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA), in collaboration with the Food &Drug Administration
Where: McCamly Plaza Hotel, Battle Creek, MI
When: March 1-4, 2011
Course Description: This intermediate to advanced course includes the following topics: acidified food microbiology, overview of 21 CFR Parts 108.25 and 114 Acidified Food Regulations, FDA registration and process filing, establishment of the acidification process, critical control points in the acidification process, documentation of process delivery, container integrity, and assistance to the small manufacturer.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the principles and concepts of acidification processes to different food products
- Identify an acidified food product
- Identify buffering capacity of food products when dealing with acidification processes
- Evaluate glass container closures and defects
- Interpret the regulations (21 CFR 108, 114) to determine if the firm is processing an acidified food
Target Audience: FDA investigators, state inspectors, compliance officers, and supervisors who are actively engaged in acidified food inspections/import review or take compliance action on inspection reports.
Prerequisite:
Completion of new hire training curriculum prior to attending (FDA: Level I; State: Basic Food Inspection Training Curriculum as referenced in Standard 2, Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards)
Completion of Foods GMPs 110 Course (FD150), Food Inspection Techniques and Evidence Development Course (FD151), and Food Processing and Technology Course (FD152); or have at least 2 years manufactured food inspection experience prior to attending.
Conducted at least one Acidified Food inspection of an Acidified food manufacturer (may be a training inspection) with someone who has completed Acidified Food training. Provide name of firm, FEI number and date they conducted the inspection.
FDA participants must have an active FACTS account.
Read the following documents prior to attending the course: 21 CFR Parts 108, 110, 113, and 114
Application: Course Filled
Selection: Because this course can accommodate a limited number of students, participants will be selected to create a class that is geographically diverse and includes students from a variety of agencies. Applicants will be notified of their participation no later than February 7th.
Questions: Please contact call 269-441-2995 or email support@ifpti.org.
CEU Credits: 3.4
Course Duration: 4.5 days
Enrollment is limited to 90