ESL APPROVAL
FOOD APPROVAL
ACS Canada — Extended Shelf Life (ESL) Food Certification
Chilled packaged foods with extended shelf life (ESL) are refrigerated products designed to remain safe and fresh for longer than five days. Because heat treatment or other preservation methods used in ESL products are not sufficient to guarantee full commercial sterility, strict food safety controls are essential. Refrigeration slows microbial growth, but some bacteria, such as Listeria monocytogenes or Clostridium botulinum, can survive and grow even at 4°C. This makes robust safety systems and independent certification crucial for producers.
ACS Canada’s ESL Certification is based on CAC/RCP 46 – Code of Hygiene Practice for Refrigerated Packaged Foods with Extended Shelf Life. The process includes on-site audits, verification of production hygiene, and sampling under controlled protocols. All samples are tested in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories (ILAC-IAF recognized), ensuring international reliability. Certification is granted only when results fully meet the required microbiological and safety parameters.
BENEFITS OF ACS CANADA ESL APPROVAL CERTIFICATION
- International Recognition: Certification confirms compliance with global hygiene standards, strengthening credibility in domestic and export markets.
- Verified Safety: Independent laboratory testing assures clients and consumers of product safety and extended shelf life.
- Market Advantage: Certification supports worldwide marketing, sales, and distribution by demonstrating robust food safety and quality systems.
- Trust & Confidence: Provides assurance to retailers, regulators, and end consumers that your ESL products are safe, reliable, and compliant with international requirements.
Training at ACS Canada
ACS employs accelerated learning methods to ensure a comprehensive grasp of all certificates. Our approach involves contextualizing your learning through a wide array of options, including classroom instruction, workshops, as well as interactive and online sessions.
ESL APPROVAL Training - 1
GMP Requirements
GMP – Requirements & Documentation
This course aims to teach the principles and practices of GMP requirements in the food industry.
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LABORATORY INTERNAL AUDITOR
Laboratory Internal Auditor
This course aims to teach the principles of effective laboratory internal audits.
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HACCP LEAD AUDITOR
HACCP – Lead Auditor
The aim of this course is to teaches the principles and practices of effective HACCP third party audits.
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HACCP INTERNAL AUDITOR
HACCP – Internal Auditor
This course aims to teach the principles and practices of HACCP-GMP first and second-party audits.
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HACCP REQUIREMENTS
HACCP – Requirements & Documentation
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to understand HACCP requirements and documentation.
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FSMS ISO 22000 REQUIREMENTS
ISO 22000 – Requirements & Documentation
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to understand FSMS requirements and documentation.
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