Better Process Control School for Aseptic Foods

Aseptic foods training and certification is a requirement for processors of acidified foods, obtained by completing BPCS training with curriculum that has been reviewed and approved by FDA. It ensures they have the knowledge to maintain food safety, sterility, and quality through rigorous training on topics like thermal processing, microbial control, and cGMPs, to meet FDA regulations for producing low-acid and acidified low-acid foods.

The BPCS Aseptic Foods Certification Course should be taken by those who work with low-acid, acidified, or thermally processed foods, including retort operators, supervisors, quality assurance personnel, and R&D staff.

According to FDA’s CFR — Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, it is mandatory for at least one supervisor who is certified through a Better Process Control School (BPCS) to be on site during all operating hours at a food processing facility that handles low-acid or acidified foods.

Earning a Better Process Control School (BPCS) Aseptic Foods Certification is vital for complying with FDA and USDA regulations that require a certified supervisor to be present during aseptic food processing. This certification demonstrates your expertise in aseptic processing, packaging, and food safety practices, ensuring product quality, safety, and full regulatory compliance. Through this training, you’ll gain knowledge in thermal processing, acidification, and container closure evaluation, preparing you to oversee operations that meet federal standards and prevent public health risks.

The certification also enhances your career opportunities and job security, showing that you — and your company — prioritize food safety, product integrity, and compliance with industry regulations.

The curriculum in this course has been reviewed and approved by the FDA to meet its BPCS requirements. Registrar Corp’s BPCS Aseptic Foods course provides essential training for professionals overseeing aseptic processing and packaging of shelf-stable foods. Delivered 100% online and self-paced, the course allows you to learn on your schedule while gaining practical knowledge and skills to manage every stage of sterilization, packaging, and sealing, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.

Backed by over 20 years of compliance expertise and trusted by thousands of food safety professionals worldwide, Registrar Corp ensures you earn an official Better Process Control School certificate, demonstrate regulatory compliance under 21 CFR Part 113, and gain the confidence to supervise aseptic operations effectively while optimizing production, reducing waste, and maintaining continuous quality control.

The FDA does not approve companies. The FDA recognizes and approves instructional content to meet its requirements. The curriculum in this course has been reviewed and approved by FDA, but FDA has not endorsed or approved Registrar Corp, as it does not endorse or approve any company.

Yes. Registrar Corp’s BPCS Aseptic Foods training is FDA-recognized.

Upon completion, you’ll receive a downloadable official BPCS certificate, giving you the skills and knowledge to safely supervise acidified food production and stay compliant with FDA regulations.

The BPCS Aseptic Foods Certification Course is completely online and self-paced, allowing you to train when it fits your schedule. The program is divided into six chapters, each combining expert-led videos, interactive exercises, and real-world applications that reinforce your understanding of aseptic processing and packaging principles.

To progress through the course, you’ll complete a short assessment after each chapter. You must achieve a minimum score of 80% to unlock the next section. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you can review the material and retake the quiz.

To earn your official Certificate of Completion, you’ll need successfully complete the course within one year of enrollment. Once finished, your certificate will be available for instant download.

Registrar Corp’s BPCS Aseptic Foods course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to complete the training on your own schedule. Most participants finish the course in approximately 7 hours, depending on their experience and pace.

You will have one year of access to review all materials and complete every module, giving you plenty of flexibility to finish the course at a pace that works for you.

Upon successfully completing Registrar Corp’s BPCS Aseptic Foods course, you will receive an official digital certificate from the Better Process Control School (BPCS), recognized by regulatory agencies and industry leaders. The certificate is issued for download immediately after you finish all required modules and assessments.

The certificate does not expire, but you will have one year of access to the course materials for review and reference.

Once you complete your BPCS Aseptic Foods course and receive your certificate, you can easily add it to your LinkedIn profile:

1. Log in to your Registrar Corp account and download your digital certificate.
2. Open LinkedIn and go to your Profile.
3. Scroll to the Licenses & Certifications section and click + to add a new credential.
4. Enter the certificate details:
   • Name: e.g., “BPCS Aseptic Foods Certification”
   • Issuing Organization: Registrar Corp
   • Credential ID: (optional – copy from your certificate)
   • Credential URL: (optional – link directly to your digital certificate)
5. Click Save, and your certification will now appear on your LinkedIn profile.

If you’re looking to expand your food safety and compliance knowledge, Registrar Corp offers a range of FDA-recognized courses designed for food manufacturing, processing, and quality professionals. Each course is fully online, self-paced, and comes with an official certificate to help you meet regulatory requirements and advance your career.

Acidified Foods Certification
Gain the knowledge and skills to safely process and package acidified low-acid foods while meeting FDA regulations. Strengthen your expertise in critical control points, pH monitoring, and thermal processing.

Retort Certification
Learn to manage safe, compliant thermal processing of shelf-stable foods with this in-depth training. Master thermal processing principles, critical control points, and quality assurance practices.

PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Training
Understand the FDA’s Preventive Controls requirements and learn to develop, implement, and maintain a compliant food safety plan. This course prepares you to serve as a PCQI under FSMA regulations.

HACCP Certification
Learn to design, implement, and manage a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system for food safety and regulatory compliance. Gain practical knowledge for controlling hazards and monitoring critical points in your operations.

FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) Training
Gain the skills to verify that imported foods meet U.S. safety standards under FSMA. Learn how to evaluate suppliers, conduct supplier verification activities, and maintain compliant documentation.