Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Low Acid Canned Food Manufacturers Part 3 - Container/Closures (11/98)
Guide1 to Inspections of Low Acid Canned Food Manufacturers: Part 3
Last Update: November 1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Coding of Containers
Empty Container Handling
Container Closing
Metal Cans
Container Structure
Double Seam Structure
Double Seam Formation
Seam Guidelines (Specifications)
Seamer Maintenance and Adjustment
Container Defects
Double Seam Evaluation Requirements
Visual Seam Examination
Double Seam Examination
Visual and Double Seam Examination Records
Post Process Container Handling
Glass Jars
Container Structure
Glass Container
Metal Closure
Vacuum Formation
Vacuum Closures
Closure Evaluation Requirements
Visual Examination
Physical Examination
Visual and Physical Examination Records
Other Quality Control Equipment
Retortable Pouch
Container Structure and Sealing Method
Critical Factors in Sealing
Semi-rigid Trays and Bowls
Sealing Method
Critical Factors in Sealing
Container Defects- Pouches/Semirigid Containers/Heat Sealed
Packages
Seam Evaluation Requirements
Visual Seam Examination
Physical Examination
Visual and Physical Examination Records
Attachments
Note: This document is reference material for investigators and other FDA personnel. The document does not bind FDA and does not confer any rights, privileges, benefits or immunities for or on any person(s).
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