scope:

This 3-A Sanitary Standard defines the general requirements for sanitary (hygienic) equipment intended for processing milk, milk products, foods, food ingredients, beverages, or other edible materials.

To conform to this 3-A Sanitary Standard, equipment shall meet the following criteria for design, material of construction, fabrication techniques, and installation, as applicable. In addition, equipment shall meet the criteria defined in the corresponding 3-A Sanitary Standard for the specific equipment type.

Specific additional requirements and exceptions to the general requirements contained herein are defined in the individual 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices, listed in Sections A3.1 and A3.2.

3-A Sanitary Standards

Note: New 3-A Sanitary Standards shall be considered to be included in this section 45 days after they have been accepted by the Consensus Body without revision of this General Standard.

3-A Accepted Practices

Note: New 3-A Accepted Practices shall be considered to be included in this section 45 days after they have been accepted by the Consensus Body without revision of this General Standard.