In-Person Better Process Control School - Acidified Foods

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

July 23 - 24, 2026

CCE Jefferson County 
203 North Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601

A registration fee of $480 per person covers the Acidified (Mild Thermally Processed) Foods Program, Better Process Control School Manual, and lunch. Only $150 will be refunded for cancellations one week or less from day one of class.

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.

Sponsored by: Cornell Food Venture Center, Department of Food Science - Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Consumer Brands Association Foundation, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Date:           July 23 – 24, 2026

Place:         CCE Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601

Fees:          $480 per person covers the 1.5 day acidified foods program

Registration fee includes textbook and lunch on the first day. The second day will finish before lunch. Registration DOES NOT cover hotel accommodations.

Agenda
Day 1 - July 23, 2026

Day 2 - July 24, 2026

Questions about registration?
Contact: Sarah Lincoln – 315-787-2255 or SJL38 [at] cornell.edu (SJL38[at]cornell[dot]edu)

Specific questions about this class or your product?  
Contact: Cornell Food Venture Center at cfvc [at] corenll.edu (cfvc[at]cornell[dot]edu)