{"product_id":"u-s-frozen-food-preventive-controls-management-system-21-cfr-117","title":"U.S. Frozen Food Preventive Controls Management System (21 CFR 117)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn editable food safety documentation system for U.S. businesses that make, freeze, store or distribute frozen food, built on 21 CFR Part 117.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreezing preserves food, but it does not kill pathogens. A par-fried or breaded product can look cooked when it is not, and a temperature excursion or a re-freeze can undo the controls upstream. This system is built on that principle and puts the jurisdiction question first: does the product fall under the FDA or USDA FSIS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach freezing method has its own procedure, including IQF, plate, air blast, cryogenic, spiral and tunnel freezing, with a freezing validation programme. Frozen storage, temperature control and excursion handling, cold chain, transport and thawing follow, with a structured re-freezing risk assessment in place of a blanket rule. For products that are not ready to eat, a separate procedure validates the cooking instructions on the pack. The documents are explicit about what the package does not supply and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe files reference 21 CFR Part 117 as shown on the eCFR at the end of August 2026, to be checked before use. 9 CFR 417, 430, 416, 381, 303 and 412 mark the boundary for meat and poultry products, and 21 CFR 123, 120, 113, 114 and 101 the other boundaries. FDA guidance is referred to by subject, and you record the editions you use. AGS is independent and is not affiliated with the FDA or USDA FSIS. Regulations are referenced by citation, and no regulation text is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this system covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManuals and jurisdiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e a food safety manual, HACCP manual and preventive controls manual, with an FDA and USDA jurisdiction assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e a freezing programme, freezing validation and a procedure for each freezing method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and cold chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e frozen storage, temperature control and excursions, cold chain, transport, thawing and re-freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-freeze processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e cooking, thermal processing, pasteurisation, blanching, cooling, and post-lethality and ready-to-eat controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazards:\u003c\/strong\u003e allergen control and programmes for Listeria, Salmonella and STEC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct release:\u003c\/strong\u003e traceability, recall, complaints, shelf life and validation of consumer cooking instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHACCP and assurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e HACCP core, flow models, HACCP, cold chain and freezing validation models, a hazard library, scientific support, inspection readiness, an FSMA gap assessment, a compliance matrix, a reference library, an implementation guide, forms, checklists, training modules and an Excel workbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen food manufacturers, processors, packers, and storage and distribution businesses: vegetables, fruit, meals, pizza, dough, seafood, meat and poultry products, bakery, sauces, potatoes, snacks and meal kits. PCQIs, QA managers and senior management each have a defined role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Codex-based HACCP system for the same sector, see the HACCP Frozen Foods Management System. Makers of chilled meals may prefer the U.S. Ready-to-Eat Foods Preventive Controls Management System (21 CFR 117).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Global Solutions AGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57395116343636,"sku":"AGS-16-043","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/4996\/4372\/files\/AGS-16-043.png?v=1790973668","url":"https:\/\/agskits.com\/products\/u-s-frozen-food-preventive-controls-management-system-21-cfr-117","provider":"Apex Global Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}