Better Process Control School
- Workshop Description
In compliance with mandatory USDA and FDA regulations for the prevention of health problems from low-acid and acidified canned foods, the FAPC offers Better Process Control School to provide certification to supervisors on thermal processing systems, acidification and container closure evaluation programs.
The training is an ongoing joint effort of the FDA and the Oklahoma State Department of Health, in cooperation with the FAPC to assist Oklahoma processors in complying with existing regulations.
- Details:
- June 14-17, 2010
- 201 FAPC
- Agenda:
June 14, 2010 7:30-8 a.m Registration 8-8:10 a.m. Welcome and Course Introduction 8-8:10 a.m. - Dr. William McGlynn, OSU
8:10-8:45 a.m. FDA Regulations (Chapter 1) - Mr. David Arvelo, FDA
8:45-9:45 a.m. Microbiology (Chapter 2) - Dr. Steve Seideman, UA, CES
9:45-10 a.m. Break 10-11 a.m. Acidified Foods (Chapter 3) - Dr. Andrew Clarke, UM
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch 12-1 p.m. Principles of Thermal Processing (Chapter 4) - Dr. William McGlynn, OSU
1-2 p.m. Food Plant Sanitation - Dr. Andrew Clarke, UM
2-2:15 p.m. Break 2:15-3:15 p.m. Food Container Handling (Chapter 6) - Dr. William McGlynn, OSU
3:15 p.m. Question and Discussion June 15, 2010 8-8:30 a.m. Exam Retakes 8:30-9:30 a.m. Records for Product Protection (Chapter 7) - Dr. Andrew Clarke, UM
9:30-10:30 a.m. Process Room Instrumentation Equipment and Operation (Chapter 8) - Dr. Steve Seideman, UA, CES
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Closure of Glass Containers (Chapter 16)
- Mr. Roger Hamrick, Consultant
12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-3 p.m. Closures for Metal Containers (Chapter 15) - Mr. Rocky Gardehl, Consultant
3-3:15 p.m. Break 3:15-4:15 p.m. Closures for Semi-rigid and Flexible Containers (Chapter 17) - Mr. Rocky Gardehl, Consultant
4:15 p.m. Questions June 16, 2010 8-8:30 a.m. Exam Retakes 8:30-9 a.m. Still Retorts - Pressure Processing in Steam (Chapter 9) - Dr. Steve Seideman, UA, CES
9:30-10:30 a.m. Still Retorts - Processing with Overpressure (Chapter 10) - Dr. Andrew Clarke, UM
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45-11:45 a.m. Hydrostatic Retorts - Continuous Container Handling (Chapter 11) - Dr. William McGlynn, OSU
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45-1:45 p.m. Agitating Retorts - Discontinuous Containter Handling (Chapter 13) - Dr. William McGlynn, OSU
4:15 p.m. Questions June 17, 2010 8-8:30 a.m. Exam Retakes 8:30-9:45 a.m. Agitating Retorts - Continuous Handling (Chapter 12) - Mr. Russell Morgan, Consultant
9:45-10 a.m. Break 10-11:30 Aseptic Processing and Packaging (Chapter 14) - Mr. Russell Morgan, Consultant
11:30 a.m. Adjourn - Registration:
- Cost - $425 - whole conference (4 days); $350 - acidified foods only (first 2 days)
- Deadline - June 9, 2010
- Registration fee includes workshop materials and lunch costs.
- Please call 405-744-6071 for more information.
- Click here to complete the online registration form
