DOES FDA APPROVE A FIRMS LOW-ACID CANNED FOOD OR ACIDIFIED FOOD PROCESSES?
A. No, FDA does not approve processes or process source authorities for low-acid or acidified foods. It is the responsibility of the processor to ascertain the adequacy of any process before using it. • • Q. IF A FIRM HAS CHANGED A SCHEDULED PROCESS FOR AN ACIDIFIED FOOD OR A LOW-ACID CANNED FOOD, MUST IT REFILE? A. Yes, a replacement process filing form must be completed if the firm makes any change to a scheduled process or any factors critical to the adequacy of the process. This includes changes to the minimum initial temperature, process time or temperature, product formulation changes which affect the scheduled process, or any other critical factor. Instructions for submitting replacements for filed processes are contained in Section III of this booklet and in the aseptic supplement. • • Q. IF A FIRM IS PACKING ADDITIONAL CAN SIZES OF ACIDIFIED OR LOW-ACID CANNED FOODS, MUST PROCESS FILING FORMS BE SUBMITTED FOR THESE ADDITIONS? A. Yes, a firm must submit a new process filing for
