To get the process started simply click "new ticket" above. We will reply to you with the submission details including the sample ship-to address.
- You must have arrived at your final recipe/formulation for your food product.
- Be sure your acid(ified) food product has a safe level of acidity (review criteria here)
- Minor recipe differences are treated as different products by the FDA and each requires a process review (separate sample, e.g. hot, mild, medium). Different container sizes or types do not require a separate process review.
- The FDA requires you to list the ingredients and all sub-ingredients in your process letter.
- Complete the paperwork required for food product submission (send email using this template)
- We will ask for company info, product name, product ingredients and sub-ingredients, the quantity used in grams or kilograms, and the desired processing (e.g. hot fill).
- Prepare 4-8 oz. fresh product in containers and package to prevent breakage or leakage. There is no need to send more than 8 – 16 oz. of each product.
- Ship samples – we have various locations. You will need to email us to check the shipping location or we will provide that in response to receiving your paperwork (company and product info.).
- Cost | $75 per sample. You will be billed for payment just before your process letter is delivered.
- Samples will be analyzed and process letter(s) created in 1-2 weeks, during some very busy times it may take more time (sorry). Rush service may be available.
- Feel free to inquire by email about your samples at any time after a week has passed. And, please don't inquire more than weekly. We do not accept phone calls, sorry.