Pilot Plant Bioprocessing at the RCFFN

Bioprocessing is critical to the success of the functional food and nutraceutical sector and encompasses a wide range of techniques used in the development and manufacturing of products for the marketplace. The science and technology underpinning the translation of functional food and nutraceutical inventions into safe and economic disease management and prevention products is crucial as is speed to market. As these products become more complex, and the product and process becoming increasingly linked along the supply-chain, our strong-skill set and state-of-the-art facilities will be crucial for driving the speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness needed for your organization and products to be innovative and competitive in this sector. The Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals provides access for:

• Primary and secondary extraction of bio-actives;

• Ingredient or product processing, formulation and manufacture;

• Purity and potency testing;

• Technical and economic feasibility;

In order to optimize production or manufacturing processes for an economically profitable and successful market entry.

As functional food and nutraceutical manufacturers increasingly need to take product conformance to a higher level, they need to incorporate technology and processes in real-time on the production line. Pilot plant bioprocessing activities will be carried out accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) as recommended for the food industry by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Protection Branch (HPB). Our dedication to regulatory compliance and quality assurance allows clients to substantiate their processes and products with respect to compliance with required regulations or meet regulatory auditing standards for auditing of process protocols. This ensures that product conformance and economic manufacturing are seamless when full-scale commercial manufacturing is initiated.

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