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UC Davis Better Process Control School 2025

The Better Process Control School (BPCS) was established in the 1970s by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) primarily for operating supervisors of commercial food canning operations. It is approved by the FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch. Production of these canned foods is covered by FDA regulations 21 CFR 108, 113 and 21 CFR 114. It also meets similar regulations and training requirements set forth in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations 9 CFR 318.300 and 381.300 for thermally processed meat and poultry products.

The BPCS is intended for individuals who are in the plant at the time a canned food product is packed and processed. The school is particularly intended for operating supervisors involved in production of thermally processed low-acid and acidified low-acid foods. It’s appropriate for operators, supervisors, auditors, academics, and government personnel who work with shelf-stable heat-processed low-acid and acidified low-acid foods regulated by FDA or USDA.

Event Location
UC Conference Center
550 Alumni Lane
Davis 95616
United States