Or. Admin. Code § 603-029-2630 - Processing and Production Records
At least the following processing and production information must be recorded by the state-inspected establishment: Date of production; product name and style; container code; container size and type; and the process schedule, including the minimum initial temperature. Measurements made to satisfy the requirements of OAR 603-029-2615 regarding the control of critical factors must be recorded. In addition, where applicable, the following information and data must also be recorded:
(1) Processing in steam
(a) Batch still retorts. For each retort
batch, record the retort number or other designation, the approximate number of
containers or the number of retort crates per retort load, product initial
temperature, time steam on, the time and temperature vent closed, the start of
process timing, time steam off, and the actual processing time. The indicating
temperature device and the temperature recorder must be read at the same time
at least once during process timing and the observed temperatures
recorded.
(b) Batch agitating
retorts. In addition to recording the information required for batch still
steam retorts in subsection (1)(a) of this rule, record the functioning of the
condensate bleeder(s) and the retort or reel speed.
(c) Continuous rotary retorts. Record the
retort system number, the approximate total number of containers retorted,
product initial temperature, time steam on, the time and temperature vent
closed, time process temperature reached, the time the first can enters and the
time the last can exits the retort. The retort or reel speed must be determined
and recorded at intervals not to exceed 4 hours. Readings of the indicating
temperature device(s) and temperature recorder(s) must be made and recorded at
the time the first container enters the retort and thereafter with sufficient
frequency to ensure compliance with the process schedule. These observations
should be made and recorded at intervals not exceeding 30 minutes of continuous
retort operation. Functioning of the condensate bleeder(s) must be observed and
recorded at the time the first container enters the retort and
thereafter.
(d) Hydrostatic
retorts. Record the retort system number, the approximate total number of
containers retorted, product initial temperature, time steam on, the time and
temperature vent(s) closed, time process temperature reached, time first
containers enter the retort, time last containers exit the retort, and, if
specified in the process schedule, measurements of temperatures in the
hydrostatic water legs. Readings of the temperature indicating device, which is
located in the steam/water interface, and the temperature recording device must
be observed and the temperatures recorded at the time the first containers
enter the steam dome. Thereafter, these instruments must be read and the
temperatures recorded with sufficient frequency to ensure compliance with the
temperature specified in the process schedule and should be made at least every
hour of continuous retort operation. Container conveyor speed, and for
agitating hydrostatic retorts, the rotative chain speed, must be determined and
recorded at intervals of sufficient frequency to ensure compliance with the
process schedule and should be performed at least every 4 hours.
(2) Processing in water
(a) Batch still retorts. For each retort
batch, record the retort number or other designation, the approximate number of
containers or number of retort crates per retort load, product initial
temperature, time steam on, the start of process timing, water level, water
recirculation rate (if critical), overriding pressure maintained, time steam
off, and actual processing time. The indicating temperature device and the
temperature recorder must be read at the same time at least once during process
timing and the observed temperatures recorded.
(b) Batch agitating retorts. In addition to
recording the information required in section (2)(a) of this rule, record the
retort or reel speed.
(3)
Processing in steam/air mixtures. For each retort batch, record the retort
number or other designation, the approximate number of containers or number of
retort crates per retort load, product initial temperature, time steam on,
venting procedure, if applicable, the start of process timing, maintenance of
circulation of the steam/air mixture, air flow rate or forced recirculation
flow rate (if critical), overriding pressure maintained, time steam off, and
actual processing time. The indicating temperature device and the temperature
recorder must be read at the same time at least once during process timing and
the observed temperatures recorded.
(4) Atmospheric cookers
(a) Batch-type systems. For each cooker
batch, record the cooker number or other designation and the approximate number
of containers. In addition, record all critical factors of the process schedule
such as cooker temperature, initial temperature, the time the thermal process
cycle begins and ends, hold time, and the final internal product
temperature.
(b) Continuous-type
systems. Record the cooker number or other designation, the time the first
containers enter and the last containers exit a cooker, and the approximate
total number of containers processed. In addition, record all critical factors
of the process schedule such as the initial temperature, cooker speed, and
final internal product temperature.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 603.055, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036
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