Better Process Control School - Acidified Foods Only Objective: The Better Process Control School - Acidified Foods Only course of the Institute for Food Safety and Health, (IFSH), IIT satisfies the training requirements of both FDA and USDA regulations to prevent foodborne illnesses and protect public health. In addition, the course helps participants understand the foundational why’s behind thermal processing of acidified foods as well as look at the basics of package integrity, teardown methods and regulatory needs. This training program is required for processors of low-acid and acidified food manufacturers under the regulations 21 CFR 113, 21 CFR 114, and 9 CFR 431. Who should attend: Processors of acidified foods producing shelf stable products; Processors, Operating supervisors Plant Personnel. Sample products covered: sauces, canned salsa, pickles and marinades. Subject areas include: Regulations Microbiology of Thermally Processed Foods Principles of Acidified Foods Principles of Thermal Processing Principles of Food Plant Sanitation Food Container Handling Records and Recordkeeping Equipment, Instrumentation, and Operation for Thermal Processing Systems Closures for Glass Containers Flexible and Semi-rigid Containers Instructors: Instructors for the course are approved by FDA and have several years of experience working with and teaching the material to a varied audience. Exams and passing: Participants are required to attend the entire course and take exams at the completion of each chapter. Participants must receive a passing score of 70% in order to receive the certificate. Certificates: Upon successful completion of the course, and passing the required exams, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IFSH. Please use the certificates as proof of course completion and update your training records. Registration Fee: The registration fee of $595.00Member/$650.00NonMember includes all instruction, course materials, including the FDA and USDA approved manual, 8th edition Canned Foods Manual and exams. Continental breakfast, lunch, parking permit, and morning and afternoon coffee breaks are included. Course materials and parking permits will be handed out on the first day, at the registration table. Hotel Accommodations: Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge * (Free shuttle service to IFSH, Moffett Campus) 1200 Burr Ridge, Parkway, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Reservations: [hidden] Book your corporate rate for Institute for Food Safety and Health Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview 7010 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Reservations: [hidden] [hidden] Any questions? Contact us: Course Content: Akhila Vasan, [hidden], [hidden] Renee McBrien, [hidden] or cell [hidden], [hidden].  More Info below.