BPCS Full Certification Bundle: Acidified, Retort, Aseptic
Overview
Whether you work in production, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance, this training equips you to confidently manage thermal processing, safeguard product safety, and ensure compliance for both low-acid and acidified foods in hermetically sealed containers.
- FDA-Recognized Certification: Earn an official Better Process Control School (BPCS) certificate accepted by regulators and industry leaders.
- Practical Application: Engage in scenario-based exercises designed for immediate application in your facility.
- Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from globally respected professionals in thermal process certification and food safety management.
- Flexible Online Learning: Complete the course at your own pace — accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Career Advancement: Enhance your qualifications in quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Trusted by over 30,000 food safety professionals worldwide, Registrar Corp leverages more than 20 years of compliance expertise to deliver the most efficient path to retort and acidified foods certification.
Curriculum
What You’ll Learn in the BPCS Retort & Acidified Foods Courses
The Retort & Acidified Foods Certification combines two FDA-recognized Better Process Control School courses into one convenient, self-paced online program. Gain the skills to safely manage thermal processing and acidified food operations, ensuring FDA compliance. Complete both courses to earn your official BPCS certifications and advance your career in food safety and regulatory compliance.
BPCS Aseptic Certification Course
Meet FDA training requirements for aseptic processing and packaging of low-acid foods. Key topics include:
- Introduction to Better Process Control School
- Microbiology and Principles of Aseptic Processing
- Cleaning of Continuous Systems
- Closures for Containers
- Introduction to Thermal Processing
- Aseptic Processing and Packaging Systems
Note: The BPCS Aseptic Certification course is available outside of this cost-saving bundle, as a standalone course here.
BPCS Retort Certification Course
Learn everything needed to supervise low-acid canned food processing. Key topics include:
- Introduction to Better Process Control School
- Microbiology of Thermally Processed Foods
- Sanitation for Retorts and Atmospheric Cookers
- Closures for Containers
- Introduction to Thermal Processing
- Retort Equipment and Operation
- Batch Saturated Steam Retorts & Continuous Systems
Note: The BPCS Retort Certification course is available outside of this cost-saving bundle, as a standalone course here.
BPCS Acidified Foods Certification Course
Focus on acidified food safety and pH control. Key topics include:
- Introduction to Better Process Control School
- Microbiology of Thermally Processed Foods
- Sanitation for Retorts and Atmospheric Cookers / Cleaning for Continuous Systems
- Closures for Containers
- Introduction to Thermal Processing
- Mild Thermal Processes
- Recordkeeping Requirements
Note: The BPCS for Acidified Foods course is available outside of this cost-saving bundle, as a standalone course here.
Recommended Textbook:
- Canned Foods: Principles of Thermal Process Control, Acidification and Container Closure Evaluation (9th Edition) ($125) – Available in print from Consumer Brands or Kindle on Amazon.
FAQ
Who Should Take the Better Process Control School courses?
The BPCS course is ideal for professionals responsible for the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of low-acid, acidified, or thermally processed foods. This bundle is a collection of three separate courses: Aseptic Foods Certification, Acidified Foods Certification, and Retort Certification. You can take the courses individually if only one process is active in your facility. Though many facilities operate more than one process. Additionally, certification in all three allows for future expansion as well as career development.
Is it Mandatory to Get BPCS Certification?
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.
Why Earn Your BPCS Certifications?
Earning your certification demonstrates your expertise in thermal processing and acidified food safety, while ensuring full compliance with FDA regulations. This training prepares supervisors and qualified individuals to confidently manage critical safety operations for low-acid, acidified, and thermally processed foods.
Why Should I Take Registrar Corp's BPCS Training?
The curriculum in these courses has been reviewed and approved by the FDA to meet its BPCS requirements. Registrar Corp’s Better Process Control School Certification provides more than just compliance training — it delivers the knowledge, confidence, and credentials you need to safely manage and validate thermal processing operations for both low-acid and acidified foods.
This comprehensive training meets all FDA requirements for supervisors and qualified individuals, ensuring your facility complies low-acid foods and acidified foods regulations.
Trusted by food manufacturers and processors worldwide, Registrar Corp’s Retort & Acidified Foods Certification program combines FDA-recognized compliance training with the convenience, depth, and flexibility professionals need to stay ahead in today’s food safety landscape.
Is Registrar Corp approved by the FDA?
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.
How are the BPCS courses structured, and how do I pass?
The BPCS courses are delivered 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to study when and where it’s convenient. The curriculum is divided into interactive modules covering both retort and acidified food processes, each including instructional videos, real-world exercises, and quizzes.
To pass, you must achieve a minimum score of 80% on each exercise before progressing, and you can retake them as needed to master the material. Upon successful completion of all modules, you’ll earn your official Better Process Control School (BPCS) certificates.
There is no final exam — your performance on the exercises determines your successful completion. After passing all required chapters, you’ll receive an official Better Process Control School certificate, recognized by the FDA.
How long does it take to complete the BPCS Full Certification Bundle courses and how long do I have to complete them?
The BPCS courses are self-paced and fully online, so the completion time varies based on your schedule and experience.
This bundle is a collection of three courses, though some overlapping chapters do not need to be repeated. Most participants complete the combined Aseptic Foods, Acidified Foods, and Retort courses in 16 hours, though you can progress faster or slower depending on your pace.
How do I receive my BPCS certificate, and does it expire?
Upon successfully completing Registrar Corp’s BPCS Aseptic Foods, Acidified Foods, and Retort 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.
How do I update my LinkedIn profile?
Once you complete your BPCS Acidified Foods course and receive your certificate, you can easily add it to your LinkedIn profile:
- Log in to your Registrar Corp account and download your digital certificate.
- Open LinkedIn and go to your Profile.
- Scroll to the Licenses & Certifications section and click + to add a new credential.
- Enter the certificate details:
- Name: e.g., “BPCS Aseptic, Acidified & Retort Certification”
- Issuing Organization: Registrar Corp
- Credential ID: (optional – copy from your certificate)
- Credential URL: (optional – link directly to your digital certificate)
- Click Save, and your certification will now appear on your LinkedIn profile.
What other courses do you recommend?
If you’re earning your BPCS Certification, the following courses will complement your skills and help you build a robust food safety and compliance profile:
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Online Training
Meet FDA FSMA requirements for creating and managing food safety plans. This course is 100% online, self-paced, and includes the official FSPCA certificate.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification
Learn how to develop, write, and audit a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plan. Essential for ensuring your facility’s safety systems are in line with FDA and GFSI regulations.
SQF Practitioner Training & Implementation Package
Great for those working with GFSI-recognized schemes, this course helps you implement, document, and audit SQF systems.
Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Online Training
Ideal if your business imports food or ingredients. Learn how to develop and implement FSVP plans in compliance with FDA rules.
Instructor
Meet Your Better Process Control School Course Instructors
Dr. Edna Negrón – President, Puerto Rico Food Safety and Quality Services
Dr. Negrón founded and coordinated the Food Science and Technology MS Program at the University of Puerto Rico for 22 years. With over 25 years of national and international experience in food safety and quality programs, she has coordinated and taught Better Process Control School (BPCS) courses since 1987. She has provided training for the State Health Department, State Department of Agriculture Programs, and major companies including GOYA-PR, Coca-Cola-PR, PepsiCo-PR, SIGMA-Mexico, and many others across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Dr. Negrón is a Lead Instructor for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human and Animal Food, and Foreign Supplier Verification Program, a HACCP trainer for meat, poultry, juice, and seafood, and is NSF and ISO 9001 certified. She served on the FSIS-USDA National Advisory Committee for Meat and Poultry and received FDA recognition for her contributions to food safety in 2003.
Juan Manuel Cevallos-Cevallos – Regulatory Specialist, Food Canning Establishment Department, Registrar Corp
Dr. Cevallos-Cevallos holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Food Science and Human Nutrition, an MAB in Agribusiness, and a B.Sc. in Food Engineering. He has served as Director of the Biotechnology Research Center at ESPOL and as a full professor leading biotechnological research. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to numerous industry projects in microbiology and food safety.
Mayra G. Villacis – Food Canning Establishment Department Manager, Registrar Corp
Ms. Villacis holds an M.Sc. in Food and Resource Economics and a B.Sc. in Food Engineering. She assists companies worldwide in meeting LACF compliance requirements, develops training materials and workshops for regulatory specialists, and frequently speaks at conferences in the U.S., Mexico, and South America.
Cynthia Weber, FSPCA Lead Instructor
Ms. Weber is a Lead Instructor for the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) courses on both human and animal food. She also holds certifications as a Lead Auditor for GFSI schemes, including ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000. Her expertise extends to having been a registered SQF Trainer and Consultant, as well as an Approved Trainer for BRCGS. She has also contributed to the development of training materials and compliance tools used globally in the food industry.
Backed by the Registrar Corp Food Safety Team
Registrar Corp’s regulatory experts review every module for accuracy and relevance, ensuring your training reflects the latest FDA guidance and industry best practices.
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