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3-A SSI seeks expert volunteers to update food safety standards

April 9, 2026

The standards that govern sanitary equipment design across the U.S. dairy and food processing industry are being updated — and 3-A Sanitary Standards seeks manufacturers, plant engineers, and regulators for help.

Riboflavin testing is a valuable evaluation tool

Riboflavin testing can measure the effectiveness of CIP processes

Lyle W. Clem Samuel F. Lebowitz

December 27, 2019

Riboflavin testing is an evaluation method to ensure spray device(s) effectively apply cleaning solutions for clean in place (CIP) of process vessels. This procedure is only a spray device coverage test and should not be considered a test of vessel cleanability.

Detection and inspection offerings provide hygienic design and increased accuracy

September 24, 2019

New equipment from Advanced Detection Systems, Anritsu, Eriez and more!

Buying 3-A-certified equipment can expedite the regulatory process

The 3-A Symbol tells state and federal regulators that equipment meets a hygienic standard

Gabriel Miller

August 26, 2019

Equipment without a 3-A Symbol may cost less than equipment bearing the symbol, but buyers must be aware that the price paid for equipment is often not the actual cost.

Environmental monitoring programs can prevent costly recalls

An effective environmental monitoring program includes a thorough root cause analysis

Steve Decker

June 19, 2019

Whether you're in the business of manufacturing cheese, milk products, milk powders, cultured products, ice cream or anything else in the dairy world, your final products must be wholesome and pathogen-free.

Buyers beware of counterfeit hygienic equipment

The continuing problem of counterfeit hygienic equipment threatens the integrity of the 3-A Symbol and exposes food manufacturers to risk.

Timothy Rugh

December 12, 2018

A little over two years ago, 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI) became aware that some companies from China were using the trademarked 3-A Symbol without authorization.

Achieve food safety success

Hygienic equipment design and preventive controls are key elements to complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act

Helen Piotter

August 13, 2018

Today, all food processing and food transportation companies should be fully aware of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was established to protect the U.S. domestic food supply.

Best practices for maintaining hygienic design

A look at key considerations to help identify and control equipment-related food safety hazards during maintenance operations.

Timothy Rugh

December 8, 2017

To the credit of FDA, a wealth of resources has been assembled to help processors develop and implement a plan to come into compliance with the Preventive Controls rules. For example, the agency created a Food Safety Plan Builder to assist owners/operators of food facilities with the development of food safety plans that are specific to their facilities and has published several guidance documents related to implementing Food Safety Modernization Act.

Here’s what to know now about hygienic equipment design fundamentals

With looming deadlines and extensive requirements, now is the time to get hygienic equipment design training for virtually everyone involved in food processing operations.

Timothy Rugh

May 11, 2017

There is a new urgency to understand the fundamentals of hygienic equipment design since we addressed this subject in a column last year.

Online training modules for hygienic design provide practical knowledge

3-A SSI introduced three new hygienic equipment design e-learning modules available for free.

Timothy Rugh

February 14, 2017

Where can food industry professionals interested in hygienic equipment design find great practical foundation knowledge? Technical educational programs offered by universities and/or related institutions account for a lot, if and where such specialized training exists.

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.

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

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3-A SSI seeks expert volunteers to update food safety standards

Riboflavin testing is a valuable evaluation tool

Detection and inspection offerings provide hygienic design and increased accuracy

Buying 3-A-certified equipment can expedite the regulatory process

Environmental monitoring programs can prevent costly recalls

Buyers beware of counterfeit hygienic equipment

Achieve food safety success

Best practices for maintaining hygienic design

Here’s what to know now about hygienic equipment design fundamentals

Online training modules for hygienic design provide practical knowledge

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