Better Process Control School

November 19-21, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm (Check in time on Day 1: 8:00am)

Could your canned food products be vulnerable to contamination? By attending our Better Process Control School, you will learn how you can reduce your susceptibility and minimize your liability.

According to FDA regulations, each processor of low-acid and acidified low-acid canned foods, including pet foods, must operate with a trained supervisor on hand at all times. Similar USDA/FSIS regulations and training requirements are in place for thermally processed meat and poultry products. These regulations are designed to prevent public health problems in these types of foods. Our BPCS teaches the practical applications of the principles underlying these regulations.

Topics to be presented:

• Aseptic processing and packaging systems
• Retort operations
• FDA Guidelines and regulation compliance
• Microbiology of thermally processed foods
• Principles of thermal processing
• Food plant sanitation
• Container closure evaluations

This course has been specifically designed for supervisors, quality control technicians, line workers involved in retort operations, aseptic processing and packaging system operators and container closure inspectors at facilities that produce or handle low-acid and acidified canned foods. Upon successful completion of the course and several exams (with a minimum passing score of 70%), you will be granted a certificate of training from Rutgers University.

Don’t take our word for it, see what past attendees say about the class.

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NOTE: If paying with a PURCHASE ORDER, please register by mail or fax.

All of the courses offered by the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education are approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for tuition reimbursement through the GI Bill. For more information about the GI Bill, click here.

Here's What Past Attendees Got Out of the Class:

"An understanding of equipment operation and critical functions of that equipment required to ensure food safety...essential in identifying capable suppliers."
-- Contract Manufacturing Account Manager, 2010 attendee

"Microbiology sanitation, aseptic packaging, closures, flexible packaging and measurement of free chlorine in product contact cooling water."
-- M. Battell, Quality Assurance Manager, 2010 attendee

"Differences between FDA and USDA requirements."
-- B. Denver, Supervisor, 2010 attendee

"Retort info - I can sign off on paperwork now."
-- Production Supervisor, 2010 attendee

"Better understanding of complex process. Able to communicate at a higher level with operators."
-- Registered Environmental Health Specialist, 2010 attendee

“I learned what back pressure actually is and now I can talk intelligently about it.”
-- K. Brinkley, Aseptic Process Operator, 2009 attendee


“Course provides solid foundation for any professional involved in thermal processing of food. Detailed thermal processing procedures and why they are important. I will use in new product development initiatives.”
-- E. Van Gunst, Process Engineer, 2009 attendee

“How pH affects the potency of some disinfectants.”
-- Quality Control Professional, 2009 attendee

"I found the breadth of the program useful, not a specific topic. I liked the teaching/testing format in that it forced concentration and attention to the most important parts. The course was well run and the material was covered well."
-- C. Branda, Manager, Plant Engineering and R&D, 2008 attendee

"Gained insight into what the FDA would be looking for during an audit."
-- C. Gonzalez, Production Manager, 2008 attendee

"Thermal process principals section will allow me to better understand our process and plan maintenance work accordingly."
-- W. Seiders, Maintenance Supervisor, 2008 attendee

"Excellent technical information and regulatory compliance information."
-- Director Quality Assurance, 2008 attendee

"A wealth of information condensed in [an] understandable form."
-- Regulatory Affairs Manager, 2008 attendee

Here's What Past Attendees Said About the Instructors:

“The quality of the instruction at this course was excellent.”
-- A. Geiger, QA Manager, 2009 attendee


“All presenters were very knowledgeable in their area of expertise. Great diversity of background and experience.”
-- T. Wright, Associate Process Engineer, 2009 attendee


“Very detailed – liked his elaboration on glass and closures.”
-- E. Van Gunst, Process Engineer, 2009 attendee

ATTENTION HEALTH OFFICERS AND REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS:
Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 26.50 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).