In-Person Better Process Control School - Acidified (Mild Thermally Processed) Foods Program

Event details Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: CCE Jefferson County - 203 North Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601 Type: Lecture / Workshop Department: Food Science Contact: Sarah Lincoln | SJL38@cornell.edu | 3157872255 Registration: https://cornellfswrkshps.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay About this event The Better Process Control Schools (BPCS) certify supervisors of thermal processing systems, acidification, and container closure evaluation programs for low-acid and acidified canned foods. Each processor of low-acid or acidified foods must operate with a certified supervisor on hand at all times during processing. This course covers the training requirements for facilities manufacturing shelf stable foods using Mild Thermal Processes, such as acidified foods and Water Activity Controlled Foods. FDA's regulations in 21 CFR 108, 113, and 114 became effective May 15, 1979. These regulations are designed to prevent public health problems in low-acid and acidified low-acid canned foods. The BPCS provide the practical application of the principles set forth by these regulations. These FDA regulations also apply to low-acid canned pet foods. Similar regulations and training requirements, 9 CFR 318.300 and 381.300 for thermally processed meat and poultry products, were implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on June 19, 1987. This school satisfies the training requirements specified in both the FDA and USDA regulations. Cornell University - Better Process Control School July 23 – 24, 2026 Acidified (Mild Thermally Processed) Foods July 23 Chapter 8:00 am Introduction to the course 1 8:10-8:30 am Introduction 2 8:30-10:10 am Microbiology of Thermally Processed Foods 10:10-10:40 am Exam 3 10:40-12:20 pm Sanitation for Retorts and Atmospheric Cookers 12:20-1:40 pm Lunch Break and Exam 6 1:40-2:40 pm Closures for Glass and Twist-Off Plastic Containers 2:40-2:50 pm Break 6 2:50-3:50 pm Closures for Glass and Twist-Off Plastic Containers 3:50-4:20 pm Exam July 24 8 8:00-9:50 am Introduction to Thermal Processing 9:50-10:20 am Exam 15 10:20-12:00 noon Mild Thermal Processes 12:00-12:30 pm Exam End of Course Official event details: https://events.cornell.edu/event/in-person-better-process-control-school-acidified-mild-thermally-processed-foods-program