When do you need to validate a process? What kind of validation procedure you should apply on each case? Who should perform the validation to assure delivery of a commercially steriled product?
This course is designed for people involved in design, evaluation, validation and operation of UHT processing and aseptic packaging of low-acid and acid foods and beverages (plant managers, supervisors, quality control, R&D).
Main Topics
Principles of microbiology
Aseptic processing basic overview
Aseptic packaging overview: unit operations
Aseptic zone and filling system: creating and maintaining sterility
Package sterilization
Process validation: when to validate and how
Failure modes and troubleshooting
Guidelines currently accepted by FDA
Case studies
Instructors
Instructor: Guido Moruzzi, M.S., aseptic processing and packaging specialist. He developed aseptic filling systems for liquid foods and he is the author of the FDA preferred validation method for aseptic package validation.