Or. Admin. R. 603-029-2615

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 603-029-2615 - Critical Factors and the Application of the Process Schedule

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;

(d) Product formulation;

(e) Particle size;

(f) Maximum thickness for flexible containers, and to some extent semirigid containers, during thermal processing;

(g) Maximum pH;

(h) Percent salt;

(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

(b) Retort reel speed.

(3) Hydrostatic retorts.

(a) Chain or conveyor speed.

(4) Steam/air retorts.

(a) Steam/air ratio; and

(b) Heating medium flow rate.

Or. Admin. R. 603-029-2615

DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 7/28/2022

Statutory/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