Acidification Workshop for Retail Food Establishments

This workshop is a one-day workshop for retail food establishments interested in conducting acidification processes to preserve foods for retail sales or service. Processes that preserve food by adding an acidic component (such as vinegar) or by fermenting are required to obtain approval of their safety procedure from the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). In our morning session, SC DHEC will present information on the science, writing the safety plan, and obtaining regulatory approval. The afternoon session will be a laboratory session in which Food Safety Extension Specialists will cover proper canning technique, pH meter calibration, testing the product for pH, and monitoring records.

We will offer a virtual option using Zoom for those interested but unable to attend in person.

If you are considering use of canning, pickling or fermenting foods for preservation in your retail food establishment, this workshop is for you!

In-person attendance will be capped at 20 participants.

Cost: $25.00 per participant for in-person attendance including lunch and materials,
or
$10.00 per person for virtual participants.

Location: Clemson Extension Office, Lexington, SC
605 W. Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Date: August 7, 2023
Time: 9:15am to 4:30pm

In-person attendance will be capped at 20 participants

Interested persons should contact us at foodvariances@dhec.sc.gov for more information.