Hello we are working with a process authority in order to have our cold brew coffee business begin filling cold brew extract into aluminum cans. We have been able to get through every hurdle presented. At this time our final hurdle is to produce real time samples for each of our 3 different SKUs. According to our process authority FDA is requiring 3,500 finished samples of each SKU. So about 10k total units. We are then required to complete the following ,visual/analytical testing, for each of the 10k samples:
Product samples (estimated 3,400 cans per product, 10,200 cans total) will be incubated at ambient temperature (must be >23°C/73°F) for a minimum of 21 days. It is recommended that the temperature is monitored over this storage period.
Analytical Examination of Products- After the incubation period is complete, the product samples (estimated 3,400 cans per product SKU, 10,200 cans total) will undergo the following visual and analytical examination:
- Physical examination of cans for evidence of swelling or bloating
- Visual examination of can contents for product changes such as turbidity, coagulation, or gas formation
- pH testing of can contents All results will be recorded in MS Excel spreadsheets so that they can be reviewed
We are freaking out over the requirement to test pH of 10,200 total cans. Any input on how this can be achieved would be appreciated!!!
-Rudy