International Safe Food Design And Compliance, ISFDAC LLC
Science‑Driven Food Safety Solutions, and Expert Guidance for Safe, Stable, and Compliant Foods.
ISFDAC provides expert scientific guidance, process authority services, and regulatory support to help food manufacturers design safe, stable, and compliant products. With more than four decades of global experience in microbiology, food safety, and regulatory compliance, we help companies prevent problems, solve incidents, and meet FDA and USDA expectations with confidence.
Contact us for consultation: dcaravetta@isfdac.com
Our Core Services
1. Process Authority Services
We provide scientifically validated process authority support for a wide range of food products and manufacturing systems. Our expertise includes:
- Acidified foods and pH‑controlled formulations
- Cold‑fill sauces, dressings, and condiments
- Hot Fill and Thermal Process Design and Validation
- FDA filings and regulatory submissions
- Deviation assessments and corrective action guidance
- Process design, verification, and compliance documentation
Our approach ensures your processes meet regulatory requirements while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency.
2. R&D Microbiological and Food Safety By Design
We help R&D teams design products and processes that are safe, stable, and compliant from the start. Areas of support include:
- Microbiological Safety and Challenge Study Design
- Shelf‑life Modeling and Validation
- Ingredient Safety Assessments and Supplier Approvals
- Preventive Controls and Hazard Analysis, Food Safety Plans
- Finished Product Sample Plans and Environmental Monitoring Program Design and Technologies
- Cleaning and Sanitation Validation / Verification
We integrate scientific rigor with practical manufacturing realities to reduce risk and accelerate commercialization.
3. Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis, Remediation & Prevention
When contamination, quality failures, or regulatory issues occur, ISFDAC provides rapid, expert support. We specialize in:
- Pathogen investigations (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, etc.)
- Foreign material contamination
- Regulatory support and case management
- Root cause analysis, corrective action plans aligned with FDA
- Facility and process risk assessments, Preventative Controls, Targeted Training
- Crisis response and communication support
Our goal is to help you resolve incidents quickly, prevent recurrence, and restore regulatory confidence.
About the Founder
Domenico Caravetta, President & Chief Microbiologist / Process Authority
With 42 years of global experience in Microbiology, Food Safety, Thermal Processing, and Regulatory Compliance, Domenico has led scientific teams across North America, Europe, and Asia. His career includes:
- Over 3 decades at Unilever leading microbiology and food safety programs
- Process Authority / Product Safety and Regulatory Manager at Pillsbury/Green Giant
- Board Advisor, University of Georgia Center for Food Safety
- Graduate of the University of Guelph (Applied Microbiology);
- Graduate Studies Specialization: U of G. Industrial and Food Microbiology
ISFDAC combines deep scientific expertise with practical, real‑world manufacturing insight.
Why Choose ISFDAC
- Over four decades of global scientific leadership
- Expertise across multiple product categories and processing systems
- Clear, actionable, science‑based guidance
- Strong regulatory alignment with FDA and USDA expectations
- Rapid response for incident management
- Trusted by industry, academia, and government partners
We help companies design safer foods, prevent problems, and respond effectively when issues arise.
Contact
For consultation or inquiries:
dcaravetta@isfdac.com; processauthority@isfdac.com; info@isfdac.com