U.S. Acidified Foods Management System (21 CFR 114)
U.S. Acidified Foods Management System (21 CFR 114)
An editable documentation system for U.S. makers of pickles, salsas, relishes, chutneys, sauces and other acidified foods, built around 21 CFR Part 114 with a HACCP programme.
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By document type
| Category | Files |
|---|---|
| Manuals | 1 |
| Policies | 2 |
| Procedures & SOPs | 48 |
| Plans & Programmes | 1 |
| Forms & Records | 13 |
| Checklists & Audit Tools | 15 |
| Registers, Logs & Matrices | 3 |
| Training & Awareness | 27 |
| Tools & Workbooks | 1 |
| Other Documents | 82 |
Key documents
| Reference | Document | Format |
|---|---|---|
| AF-MAN-001 | Acidified Foods Food Safety Manual | Word |
| AF-SOP-008 | Acidification Process Control Program | Word |
| AF-SOP-011 | Equilibrium pH Monitoring Procedure | Word |
| AF-SOP-003 | Process Authority & Scheduled Process Management Program | Word |
| AF-019 | pH Monitoring | Word |
| Acidified Foods Compliance Workbook | Excel |
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Overview
For an acidified food, safety rests on pH. The product has to reach its equilibrium pH, the meter that measures it has to be calibrated, and the scheduled process has to come from a process authority. Before any of that, you need to know whether the product is an acidified food at all, an acid food, or a low-acid canned food under different rules.
The system starts with that classification and a Part 114 and Part 117 applicability assessment. It then covers process authority and scheduled process management, formulation and change control, acidification process control, and pH control with equilibrium pH monitoring and a separate pH meter calibration procedure. Thermal processing, hot-fill-hold and container integrity follow, with sanitation, Listeria control, allergens and a HACCP programme built on Codex and NACMCF HACCP principles.
The files reference 21 CFR Part 114 as shown on the eCFR at the end of August 2026, with establishment registration and process filing under 21 CFR 108.25 and the applicability of 21 CFR Part 117 decided per facility. AGS is independent and is not affiliated with the FDA. Regulations are referenced by citation, and no regulation text is included.
What this system covers
- Classification: acid, acidified and low-acid product classification, the Part 114 exclusions, and Part 114 and Part 117 applicability.
- Process authority and scheduled processes: scheduled process management, formulation and change control, and registration and process filing records on Forms FDA 2541 and 2541e.
- Acidification and pH: acidification process and equipment control, a pH control programme tied to each product's scheduled process, equilibrium pH monitoring and pH meter calibration.
- Thermal processing and containers: thermal processing, hot-fill-hold, retort documentation, and container and closure integrity for glass, metal and pouch formats.
- Sanitation and hygiene: a sanitation master programme with SSOPs, environmental and Listeria control, and allergen management.
- HACCP and incidents: a HACCP programme and hazard library, deviation, hold and release, traceability and recall, and food defence and fraud.
- Models, training and assurance: illustrative product models, training modules, forms, an Excel workbook of registers and logs, internal audit, inspection readiness, gap assessment and a 30-day plan.
Who it's for
Pickle, sauce, salsa, relish, chutney and other acidified food manufacturers and co-packers, and the food safety consultants who support them. It suits facilities that rely on a process authority for their scheduled processes and want the pH controls, records and HACCP work in one place.
For a Codex-based HACCP system for sauce makers, see the HACCP Sauces & Dressings Management System. Low-acid canned foods are out of scope here and are covered by the U.S. Low-Acid Canned Foods Management System (21 CFR 113 & 108.35).
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Frequently asked questions
What exactly do I receive?
A downloadable ZIP containing the full set of ready-to-use documents for this toolkit — manuals, procedures, forms, records, checklists, guidance and training material, all in editable Word and Excel format. The exact document count is shown at the top of this page.
Are the documents really editable?
Yes. Every file is native Microsoft Word or Excel — no locked PDFs. Add your logo, change wording, and tailor the content to your organisation. The toolkit is yours to keep and reuse.
Does this certify my organisation?
No. These are documentation toolkits aligned to the relevant standard to help you prepare. Certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body after their audit. Our toolkits give you a strong, audit-ready starting point.
How is it delivered?
Instantly and digitally. There's no physical shipment — you download the files right after payment and receive a backup link by email.
Do I get updates?
Yes. If we revise this toolkit, you're entitled to the updated version at no extra cost — just contact us with your order details.
What is your refund policy?
These are digital products, so once a toolkit has been downloaded we cannot take it back. If you have not downloaded yet, contact us and we will cancel the order and refund you in full. We also refund in full if the files are damaged, incomplete, or not what the product page described.
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