scope:

This 3-A Sanitary Standard applies to the sanitary aspects of compression-type valves used on processing equipment and on equipment and lines which hold or convey fluid products. Product enters the inlet(s) and exits the outlet(s) of the valve and when used includes the actuator.

To conform to this 3-A Sanitary Standard, compression-type valves shall adhere to the following criteria for design, materials of construction, fabrication techniques and installation, as appropriate, and the current revisions or editions of all referenced documents cited herein.