Registrar Corp Acquires TechniCAL to Enhance Food Safety Compliance

Registrar Corp has made a significant move in the food safety industry by acquiring TechniCAL, a leading independent process authority specializing in low-acid and acidified foods. This acquisition is expected to combine Registrar Corp’s extensive regulatory compliance expertise with TechniCAL’s advanced thermal processing validation and testing capabilities.

Synergistic Benefits for Producers

The collaboration between Registrar Corp and TechniCAL aims to provide a comprehensive suite of regulatory and safety support services for producers of shelf-stable packaged foods and beverages. The new alignment between these firms ensures a more robust safety net for businesses aiming to meet stringent FDA requirements in an evolving market.

Market Drivers

Growing consumer demand for convenient, long-lasting food products has been a catalyst for the rapid expansion of shelf-stable foods and beverages. Innovations in packaging technologies have gone beyond traditional methods, leading to the popularization of formats such as retort pouches and cartons. As a result, ensuring the safety of products against harmful microorganisms is crucial for public health and is a key requirement mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Raj Shah, CEO of Registrar Corp, emphasized this transition: “TechniCAL is world renowned for its Process Authority expertise and advanced testing technologies assuring compliant thermal processing. 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.”

About TechniCAL

Founded over 50 years ago, TechniCAL has established itself as the gold standard in process authority services for low-acid and acidified food and beverage processors. The company is noted for its pioneering thermal process testing and data-collection technologies, which include Ecklund thermocouples, CALPlex dataloggers, and CALSoft software. These tools are vital for ensuring accurate thermal validation and compliant documentation.

Following the acquisition, TechniCAL will continue to operate under its own name with its existing team, ensuring continuity for its clients while gaining access to Registrar Corp’s extensive global resources and infrastructure.

Scott Cabes, president of TechniCAL, stated, “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.”

Enhanced Capabilities Going Forward

The merger of Registrar Corp and TechniCAL will enable the companies to synergize their strengths, providing FDA regulatory expertise, cutting-edge technology, and training to help food businesses comply with safety requirements. Registrar Corp currently serves over 35,000 clients across more than 180 countries in industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Notably, Registrar Corp is a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners.

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