Critical factors specified in the process schedule must be measured, controlled, and recorded by the state-inspected establishment to ensure that these factors remain within the limits used to establish the process schedule. Examples of factors that are often critical to process schedule adequacy may include:
(1) General. (a) Maximum fill-in weight or drained weight;(b) Arrangement of pieces in the container;(c) Container orientation during thermal processing;(f) Maximum thickness for flexible containers, and to some extent semirigid containers, during thermal processing;(i) Ingoing (or formulated) nitrite level (ppm);(j) Maximum water activity; and(k) Product consistency or viscosity.(2) Continuous rotary and batch agitating retorts. (a) Minimum headspace; and(3) Hydrostatic retorts. (a) Chain or conveyor speed.(4) Steam/air retorts. (b) Heating medium flow rate.Or. Admin. R. 603-029-2615
DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 7/28/2022Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 603.055, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036