Refrigerated Products

What to Expect

Refrigerated processed food products are perishable foods (foods that must be stored and distributed at temperatures below 41F degrees). Common examples of refrigerated products are items such as juices or condiments with pH levels above 4.6. These products are exempt from canning regulations such as FDA 21 CFR 108, 113, and 114. As a result, manufacturers of these products do not need to file scheduled processes with regulators, but may instead operate with a refrigerated product exemption letter.

Steps

1. Once contacted, EFS will respond with a questionaire to determine how to best assist a product.

2. An appropriate product information form will be delivered electronically through DocuSign.

3. EFS will request a product sample be shipped to our facility.

4. Our personnel will perform verification testing on the product's pH and/or water activity.

5. The Process Authorities will evaluate the product information, including test results.

6. The proposed product exemption will either be issued, or recommendations for changes will be made by the Process Authorities.