A summary of required procedures for Acidified and Low-Acid canned foods with links to guidance for industry and registration.

A guide for producers of shelf-stable acidified foods and low acid canned foods on completing FDA documentation

A brief guide to some specific hazards, critical limits, and corrective actions for developing a HACCP plan for acidified foods. Note: This document was created prior to 21 CFR 117 and FDA documents should be consulted for additional guidance.

A short introduction for producers of acidified foods to developing a recall plan. Note: This document was created prior to 21 CFR 117 and FDA documents should be consulted for additional guidance.

A brief explainer for the forms and relevant regulation for low-acid canned food (LACF) producers seeking to comply with the preventive controls for human foods rule. This explainer includes instructions for electronic submission of registration forms.

This brief article outlines some of the definitions and requirements of creating acidified foods and how to safely process them.

A guide to purchasing, using, and maintaining a pH meter

A brief guide to help acidified food producers understand the necessary steps of a scheduled process to safely produce food and demonstrate that safety to the FDA.