The NCIMS Aseptic Program Committee is responsible for the oversight of the NCIMS Aseptic Program addressing aseptically processed and packaged Grade “A” low-acid milk and/or milk products, retort processed after packaging low-acid Grade “A” milk and/or milk products, as well as Grade “A” fermented high-acid milk and/or milk products processed and packaged using an Aseptic-Qualified Filler and Product Sterilizer System (AQFPSS). The committee operates in consultation with the FDA, including the development of forms, documents and guidance necessary to implement, evaluate and provide training as well as study current and new technology and its application.
The NCIMS Aseptic Program Committee, in cooperation with the FDA, has developed an on-line training course for those who are interested in the Aseptic Program and for those State Regulators, Rating Officers, and FDA Milk Specialists who are required to take the training. For a course description and registration information click on: NCIMS Aseptic Training To arrange for the exam and the NCIMS Aseptic Program Training certificate contact Roger Hooi at roger.hooi@dfamilk.com
The NCIMS Aseptic Program Committee has developed several items of importance to the program. They are:
- NCIMS ASEPTIC PROGRAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, M-I-12-16
- NCIMS ASEPTIC PROGRAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – GRADE “A” FERMENTED HIGH-ACID SHELF-STABLE MILK AND/OR MILK PRODUCTS (not yet available)
- NCIMS ASEPTIC PROCESSING AND PACKAGING PROGRAM AND/OR RETORT PROCESSED AFTER PACKAGING PROGRAM CRITICAL LISTING ELEMENTS, FORM FDA 2359p
- NCIMS ASEPTIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE – CRITICAL LISTING ELEMENTS FOR GRADE “A” FERMENTED HIGH ACID SHELF-STABLE MILK AND/OR MILK PRODUCTS, FDA FORM 2359q
If you have any questions about any of these items, please contact NCIMS Aseptic Program Committee leadership:
Katie Powers, Chair
Gehl Foods, LLC
262-735-7292
kpowers@gehlfoods.com
Bob Carrier, Vice-Chair
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
608-206-9172
robert.carrier@wisconsin.gov