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21 CFR 113.40(e)(5): Equipment and procedures

PART 113-THERMALLY PROCESSED LOW-ACID FOODS PACKAGED IN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS · Subpart C-Equipment

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Citation 21 CFR 113.40(e)(5)
Section Equipment and procedures
Part PART 113-THERMALLY PROCESSED LOW-ACID FOODS PACKAGED IN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS
Subpart Subpart C-Equipment
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (5) Retort speed timing. The rotational speed of the retort shall be specified in the scheduled process. The speed shall be adjusted, as necessary, to ensure that the speed is as specified in the scheduled process. The rotational speed as well as the process time shall be recorded for each retort load processed. Alternatively, a recording tachometer may be used to provide a continuous record of the speed. A means of preventing unauthorized speed changes shall be provided. A lock or a notice from…

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