The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) promotes training for Acidified/Canning processors and manufacturers.
Next Available Training:
Penn State Extension's The Better Process Control School (BPCS), presented virtually online via Zoom, is a program designed for manufacturers of shelf stable, acidified and low acid foods (including pet foods.)
When:
Part 1 = Acidified Foods only June 16-17, 2025
Part 2 = Complete course (Acidified and Low-acid Foods, Aseptic Processes) June 19-20 and June 23-25, 2025
Deadline: June 9, 2025 at 11:55 p.m.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations in 21 CFR 108, 113, and 114 require that acidified and low acid food manufacturers operate with a certified supervisor on hand at all times during production. This BPCS also meets U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) regulations 9 CFR 318.300 and 381.300 for shelf stable, thermally processed meat and poultry products.