Dairy Foods logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Dairy Foods logo
  • NEWS
    • DAIRY REGULATIONS
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Cultured Dairy
    • Frozen Desserts
    • Ice Cream/Novelties
    • Milk
    • Non-Dairy Beverages
    • Sales Data
    • Whey, Milk Powder
    • Dairy Alternatives
  • INGREDIENTS
    • Cocoa
    • Colors/Flavors
    • Cultures/Enzymes
    • Fiber
    • Gums, Stabilizers, and Texturants
    • Inclusions
    • Omegas/Lipids
    • Prebiotics
    • Probiotics
    • Sweeteners
    • Other
  • OPERATIONS
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • Equipment
    • Processing
    • Packaging
    • Food Safety & Sanitation
    • Membrane Technology
  • MEDIA
    • Dairy Foods TV
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyers Guide
    • Dairy Plants USA
  • MEMBRANE FORUM
  • MORE
    • Associations
    • Dairy Foods' News & Views Newsletter
    • Blogs
    • Case Studies
    • Classifieds
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Dairy Foods Store
    • Market Research
    • Supplier Spotlights
    • Tradeshows and Events
    • Strategy Guides
  • AWARDS
    • Dairy Plant of the Year Award
    • Breakthrough Award
    • Dairy Processor of the Year
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazines
    • Archive Issues
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • SIGN UP!
    • Columnists
    • Dairy 100
    • State of the Industry Report
    Food Safety for Dairy Processors

    3-A Sanitary Standards announces summit agenda

    Now in its 20th year, the Summit on Hygienic Design, previously known as the 3-A Education Event and Annual Conference, features a 50% increase in content, with presentations and breakout sessions led by product safety experts.

    3-A Sanitary Standards logo
    January 30, 2024

    3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI), a resource on hygienic equipment design for food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing, opened registration and announced the agenda for its 2024 Summit on Hygienic Design: Advancing Product Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability. The event is taking place May 7 to 9 at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare. General registrants may claim a $50 early registration savings through March 15.

    “The event reflects an intense, shared focus on food and product safety by manufacturers of foods, beverages and pharmaceutical products,” says Tim Rugh, executive director of 3-A SSI. “Ramped-up enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act, increased consumer demand for product safety, and the need to show compliance with U.S. dairy regulations have combined to drive new demand for processing equipment that meets higher levels of proven design criteria. This demand comes from a wide range of industries, including food, beverages, active pharmaceutical ingredients, pet foods, personal care products and others.”

    Now in its 20th year, the Summit on Hygienic Design, previously known as the 3-A Education Event and Annual Conference, features a 50% increase in content, with presentations and breakout sessions led by product safety experts. Participants will also take part in hands-on equipment demos and will have more time to network with peers, peruse product and service displays, and engage with exceptional students presenting posters on their research.

    The 2024 Summit on Hygienic Design begins Tuesday, May 7, with a full day of foundational learning about hygienic design and the role of 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices. The program continues Wednesday, May 8, with a full day of advanced education sessions tied to the theme, including three concurrent sessions in each of three breakout periods. The event concludes Thursday, May 9, with a special half-day of hands-on training illustrating some of the key principles of hygienic design with actual sample equipment. Throughout the conference, participants will have the opportunity to peruse tabletop displays and to network with like-minded professionals, presenters, and other industry experts from all over the world.

    The event is for professionals, at all skill levels and from any industry, who seek a broader and deeper understanding of the critical role of hygienic design in product safety. This includes regulatory sanitarians, representatives of scientific societies, academics, and students pursuing a degree in a related field. Watch the 3-A SSI web site for details on program speakers and topics.

    KEYWORDS: 3-A Sanitary Standards 3-A SSI

    Share This Story

    Looking for a reprint of this article?
    From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

    Recommended Content

    JOIN TODAY
    to unlock your recommendations.

    Already have an account? Sign In

    • Lifeway Organic Kefir in different flavors inside a refrigerated grocery shelf.

      Dairy Foods names Lifeway Foods 2025 Processor of the Year

      Lifeway Foods donates $10,000 to wildfire victims,...
      Dairy Foods & Beverages
      By: Brian Berk
    • Two female farmers are standing in a field, holding a large milk canister, looking at several cows at dairy farm.

      Honoring Women Leaders Shaping the Dairy Industry

      For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Foods is proud to...
      Innovation
      By: Barbara Harfmann
    • Main feature for State of the Industry with dairy products album cover with a gradient circular--patterned backgorund.

      2025 State of the Dairy Industry

      Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For...
      Dairy Foods & Beverages
    Manage My Account
    • eMagazine Subscription
    • Dairy Foods News & Views Newsletter
    • Online Registration
    • Manage My Preferences
    • Subscription Customer Service
    • Connect with Dairy Foods

    More Videos

    Popular Stories

    Close up of man adding Greek yogurt while preparing healthy smoothie in the kitchen.

    An expert guide to dairy and GLP-1 receptor agonists

    Splash of milk in form of arm muscle. 3D illustration.

    Protein: The Powerhouse of Health and Wellness

    Grilling foods

    Dairy’s Enduring Moment: Why Resilience and Renewal Define Today’s Dairy Story

    Nominate your product for the 2026 Dairy Foods Product of the Year!


    MTF webinar


    Food Safety webinar

    Events

    July 8, 2026

    Membrane Purification Enables Clean Beauty Actives

    The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

    July 8, 2026

    Advancements in RO for Dairy Processing

    Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity. 

    View All Submit An Event

    Products

    Probiotic Ice Cream: Science and Technology

    Probiotic Ice Cream: Science and Technology

    See More Products
    health and wellness


    plant of the year

    Related Articles

    • 3-A.png

      3-A Sanitary Standards names 2024 Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award winners

      See More
    • 3-A Sanitary Standards logo

      3-A Sanitary Standards names 2022 officers and directors

      See More
    • 3-A named new executive director.jpg

      3-A Sanitary Standards begins process to certify new Certified Conformance Evaluators

      See More

    Related Products

    See More Products
    • Dairy Microbiology: A Practical Approach

    See More Products

    Related Directories

    • 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc.

      3-A develops and maintains an extensive inventory of hygienic design standards for food an beverage processing equipment, oversees Third Party Verification inspections for the 3-A Symbol Authorization program, and provides extensive knowledge resources to support the training and education needs in the rapidly changing food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
    • Schwartz Manufacturing Co.

      Schwartz Manufacturing has been a nationally recognized leader for 100 years in manufacturing premium non-woven filtration fabrics; as well as a providing a comprehensive offering of sanitary filters for Food, Dairy and Beverage Processing Plants. All non-woven fabric is 3-A Sanitary Standards compatible. Our products are designed for systems using inline processing, and basket type filtration. We provide air blow discs for CIP systems, tanker vent filters and cages, 3" Pipeline inserts for tanker unloading, and more. Schwartz Mfg. is a proud partner with all the US based engineering and major distributors for the Food, Dairy and Beverage Industry. Custom filter applications are welcome.
    ×

    Stay ahead of the curve. Unlock a dose of cutting-edge insights.

    Receive our premium content directly to your inbox.

    SIGN-UP TODAY
    • RESOURCES
      • Advertise
      • Contact Us
      • Directories
      • Store
      • Want More
    • SIGN UP TODAY
      • Create Account
      • eMagazine
      • Newsletter
      • Customer Service
      • Manage Preferences
    • SERVICES
      • Marketing Services
      • Reprints
      • Market Research
      • List Rental
      • Survey/Respondent Access
    • STAY CONNECTED
      • LinkedIn
      • Facebook
      • YouTube
      • X (Twitter)
    • PRIVACY
      • PRIVACY POLICY
      • TERMS & CONDITIONS
      • DO NOT SELL MY INFORMATION
      • PRIVACY REQUEST
      • ACCESSIBILITY

    Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

    Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing