The Process Authority

According to US Federal Regulations, a recognized process(ing) authority is someone recognized by their peers and the FDA or USDA as a qualified individual. Dave is a member of the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists, the professional organization for process authorities, and has presented papers at their annual conferences.

Further information on the roles of processing authorities can be obtained from the US Code of Federal Regulations:

• 21 CFR §113.83 (FDA Low Acid Canned Foods)
• 21 CFR §114.83 (FDA Acidified Foods)
• 9 CFR §431.3 (USDA "Canned" Meats)

In their LACF Manufacturer's Guides The FDA Office of Regulatory Affairs has discussed the processing authority in more detail. A copy that Dave has prepared is here.

On behalf of his clients, Dave submitted 8% of the total FDA domestic acidified food process filings during 2020-2024. References regarding Dave's qualifications are available on request.