Low-acid canned foods are foods with a finished equilibrium pH greater than 4.6 and a
water activity greater than 0.85, excluding tomatoes and tomato products having
a finished equilibrium pH less than 4.7. They are processed at high
temperatures in airtight containers to prevent contamination & growth of
harmful bacteria.
An acidified food is a low-acid food to which acid ingredients are added and which
has a finished equilibrium pH of 4.6 or below and a water activity greater than
0.85. This makes the food more acidic and creates an environment that is
unfavorable for the growth of microorganisms.
Low-acid canned foods & Acidified foods are regulated by the US FDA and
manufacturers and processors must follow strict guidelines for processing and labeling these
products.
Manufacturers and processors of Low-acid canned foods & Acidified foods must register with FDA
as a food facility, submit a Food Canning Establishment Registration &
process filing of such products.
FDA FCE (food canning establishment registration) is a process by which facilities
that engage in the commercial processing and packing of acidified and low-acid
canned foods must register with the US FDA.
Liberty Management Group Ltd. can help you with Food Facility Registration, FCE, label compliance and other FDA regulations.
Namrata
Regulatory Consultant
support@libertymanagement.us