Registrar Corp has acquired TechniCAL, an independent process authority for low-acid and acidified foods.
The acquisition combines Registrar Corp’s global regulatory compliance expertise with TechniCAL’s thermal processing validation and testing capabilities. Together, the companies provide complete regulatory and safety support for producers of shelf-stable packaged foods and beverages.
Market drivers
Consumer demand for convenience and longer product life without refrigeration has driven rapid growth in shelf-stable foods and beverages. Packaging innovations have extended beyond cans and glass jars to formats including retort pouches and cartons. Ensuring products in these packaging formats are safe from harmful microorganisms is critical to public health and required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“TechniCAL is world renowned for its Process Authority expertise and advanced testing technologies assuring compliant thermal processing,” said Raj Shah, CEO of Registrar Corp. “Welcoming TechniCAL into the Registrar Corp family enables us to deliver unmatched regulatory and safety support for companies producing shelf-stable packaged foods and beverages.”
Company background
Founded more than 50 years ago, TechniCAL is the gold standard in process authority services for low-acid and acidified food and beverage processors. The company develops and supports thermal process testing and data-collection technologies used globally, including Ecklund thermocouples, CALPlex dataloggers and CALSoft software. These technologies ensure accurate thermal validation and compliant documentation.
TechniCAL will continue to operate as an independent process authority under the TechniCAL name with its current team. The structure ensures continuity for current clients while expanding access to Registrar Corp’s global resources, infrastructure and regulatory support.
“Joining Registrar Corp enables us to expand our capabilities while preserving the scientific rigor, independence, and client service that have distinguished TechniCAL as an FDA and USDA recognized Process Authority for decades,” said Scott Cabes, president of TechniCAL.
Combined capabilities
Together, the companies provide FDA regulatory experience, technology and training to help food businesses meet safety and regulatory requirements. Registrar Corp provides regulatory compliance and technology solutions to more than 35,000 clients in more than 180 countries across the food and beverage, cosmetics, medical device and drug industries. Registrar Corp is a Paine Schwartz Partners portfolio company.
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