Yes, they do at: http://www.campden.co.uk/
and the code can be found there
Andrew Strak
www.canfish.com
Publications
A Code of Practice for the Manufacture of Vacuum and MAP Chilled Foods
CCFRA Guideline No.11 (1996)
This guide provides advice to assist manufacturers with the safe production
of vacuum packaged and modified atmosphere packaged food products. It is an
essential reference document for anyone producing these foods - including
small scale operators.
Vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging are highly effective ways of
preventing food spoilage but can create conditions which may lead to growth
of anaerobic organisms such as Clostridium botulinum. This code of practice
has been produced specifically to help producers, packagers, retailers,
distributors and caterers to avoid potential safety problems. It was
produced in response to government advice that such a code could prove
invaluable in ensuring safety of VP and MAP chilled products. Written by
industry for industry, this code of practice provides guidance on the good
manufacturing practices required to minimise the risks from pathogens. It
also contains valuable information on the shelf-life categories for these
foods based on specific controlling factors used, such as pH, salt and
heat-treatment.
The extensive contents and appendices include:
Introduction
Key points of good manufacturing practice
Starting materials
Manufacturing
Packaging
Distribution and end use
Shelf-life considerations
Troubleshooting
Categorisation of VP and MAP foods
Packaging technology
Microbiological safety issues
Challenge testing
Hazard analysis
Process establishment and validation
Auditing
Training and education
Sous-vide in catering
Legislation
References, other codes and a glossary of terms
Price per copy: £20.00
e-mail: pubs@campden.co.uk
You can order using our on-line Order Form
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robertson & Ross, Associates" <randr@axionet.com>
To: "seafood" <seafood@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Vacuum pack imitation crab flakes
> Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association have some excellent
> publications on modified atmosphere packaging including a "Code of
Practice
> for the Manufacture of Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaged Chilled
> Foods with Particular Regard to the Risks of Botulism". They should have
a
> website now. I have found them to be a very useful source of information.
>
> Rebecca Robertson
>
> ___________
> Robertson & Ross, Associates
> 210-13911 Maycrest Way
> Richmond, B.C. V6V 2J4
> ph: 604-270-4773
> fax: 604-270-4748
>
>
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