2009 Annual Report (PDF) - 3-A Sanitary Standards

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A new 3-A Symbol placard was designed for use in conjunction with a trade show exhibit or show room display of equipment that is properly licensed to use the 3-A Symbol. The self-standing display is sized to show on a small countertop area in a show room or trade show. A promotional card can be used to help market equipment that is properly licensed to use the 3-A Symbol. The promotional card includes general information about the advantages of 3-A Symbol authorization on one side. The other side of the card may be customized to provide information on the specific equipment that maintains 3-A Symbol authorization. A three-panel pamphlet presents a more detailed list of 3-A Symbol benefits to help market equipment that is properly licensed to use the 3-A Symbol. This pamphlet is particularly helpful for communicating with audiences who may be less familiar with the ‘3A advantage’. 3-A SSI also incorporated the new marketing messages in a new exhibit booth and customized graphics. The display was first used at the recent IAFP Convention in Columbus in early August. Custom graphics and messages also allow 3-A SSI to orient the exhibit to specific show audiences as needed with companion print materials. The research yielded other insights on the dimensions of ‘3-A value’ from the perspective of various stakeholder groups. • Processors Value 3-A - Users of dairy processing equipment know they are in compliance with all applicable sanitation codes because enforcement authorities helped develop each 3-A Sanitary Standard. They know their equipment can be cleaned satisfactorily and can anticipate that inspections will go more smoothly when equipment complies with standards that regulatory sanitarians helped formulate. • Leading fabricators, processors and regulatory sanitarians participate in 3-A because of the focus on sanitary design criteria. • You can specify and purchase safer equipment when it conforms to the sanitary design criteria of 3-A Sanitary Standards. • Regulatory sanitarians support the 3-A program is because the standards and practices are written to conform to regulatory requirements and guidelines. • Buyers and sellers rely on 3-A because it signifies equipment that’s easier to clean, inspect, and maintain. • Regulatory Sanitarians Value 3-A - Regulatory sanitarians benefit through these guidelines for uniform evaluation and compliance too. They have assurance that the equipment was designed and manufactured to a precise set of standards and know that the particular standard being met was developed in collaboration with their professional colleagues. • 3-A Sanitary Standards embody decades of expert knowledge about sanitary equipment design from inspection authorities and others. • 3-A Sanitary Standards streamline the equipment inspection process and help ensure the safety of food. • The 3-A Symbol signifies equipment is compatible with regulatory requirements and guidelines. • Equipment Manufacturers Value 3-A - Equipment fabricators see broad acceptance of their products across the country because the 3-A Symbol receives approval by virtually all sanitarians and regulatory officials. Each standard details the sanitary aspects of materials, design and fabrication so the equipment will meet the requirements for acceptance by processors and sanitarians. And standards reduce the cost of dies, tools and intended delivery time that would result without uniform criteria. • Leading fabricators, processors and regulatory sanitarians participate in 3-A because of the focus on sanitary design criteria. • You can build and offer safer equipment when it conforms to the sanitary design criteria of 3-A Sanitary Standards. • Regulatory sanitarians support the 3-A program because the standards and practices are written to conform to regulatory requirements and guidelines. • Manufacturers rely on 3-A because it signifies equipment that’s easier to clean, inspect, and maintain. Volunt ary Third Party Inspections Build New Confidence 3-A SSI expanded recognition and acceptance of two valuable additions to its voluntary TPV inspection services this year, a voluntary inspection program for replacement parts and a program for processing systems covered by most of the 3-A Accepted Practices. The voluntary inspection programs are intended to bring new confidence to all stakeholders concerned about the design and the support of equipment built to 3-A Sanitary Standards and processing systems. Intended for parts suppliers, the Replacement Part Qualification Certificate shows that listed parts have been
eviewed by an independent equipment expert and conform to criteria of the 3-A Sanitary Standard. The 3-A Process Certificate is a program for processors to obtain confidence that a processing system has been evaluated and verified by an independent systems expert. The added assurance of this independent inspection helps processors distinguish their processing operations for the benefit of current customers, or for new retail and wholesale customers. participated, including equipment fabricators, regulatory sanitarians and processors. Participant feedback showed the presentations received uniformly high marks for professional content and quality. First Volunteer Service Awards Announced 3-A SSI recognizes the extraordinary dedication and commitment of individuals who contribute to the development of voluntary standards and the mission of 3-A SSI. The annual Volunteer Service Awards program was introduced in 2008 to recognize the outstanding service of these individuals. Nominations for the awards are made by fellow volunteers among the three stakeholder groups in 3-A SSI. Mr. Richard K. Smith (Richard K. Smith, Inc.) received the 2008 Leadership Service Award for a record of significant contribution to 3-A SSI voluntary standards development and outstanding service in enabling 3-A SSI to attain its objectives. Mr. Dennis Glick (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Dairy Grading Branch) received the 2008 Advancement Award for outstanding accomplishments on behalf of 3-A SSI. 3-A SSI Expands Role in Industry Education The program featured expert presentations on key topics in hygienic equipment design, including: • Meeting the Challenge of Hygienic Integration - Andrew Timperley (Timperley Consulting) • Design Challenges in Emerging Markets - Joe Smucker (Smucker Associates) • Design for Cleanability - Gabe Miller (Sani-Matic, Inc.) • Allergen Control - Jacques Rouillard (JohnsonDiversey, N.A.) • Lean Alloy Alternatives for 300 Series Stainless Steels - Rick Jerzyk and Cheryl Botti (ATI Allegheny Ludlum) and Carl Kettermann (Rath Gibson) • Mechanical Seals for Food Processing - Henri Azibert (A.W. Chesterton) • High Tech Detection Methods: Non-invasive Inspection of Heat Exchangers - Tom Werner (Accusense Systems Ltd.) • High Tech Detection Methods: Hygiene Detection Using ATP Bioluminescence Measurements - Virginia Deibel, Ph.D. (TRAC Microbiology) 3-A SSI expanded its role as a valued education resource this year with the addition of a new training program on Pharmaceutical (P3-A) Standards in conjunction with other education offerings at the 3-A SSI Annual Meeting in Milwaukee. The first-ever Pharmaceutical 3-A (P3-A) education program attracted representatives from across the industry, including equipment fabricators, pharmaceutical manufacturing representatives, and others. The primary purpose of the program was to provide a general introduction to 3-A SSI’s scope of interest, the industry desire for new equipment standards, and an overview of the first new P3-A candidate American National Standards. Education on the principles of sanitary design and subjects related to the application of 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices represents a priority mission objective of 3-A SSI. The yearly program and other 3-A SSI resources have enhanced the specialized knowledge of all stakeholders on sanitary design principles and contributed to the effectiveness of the 3-A SSI consensus process. 3-A SSI Advances Professionalism of Inspection Program This year’s general industry education program, A New World of Sanitary Design, program focused on key issues and challenges in today’s hygienic design environment. Representatives from across the U.S. and Europe 3-A SSI maintained its commitment to building knowledge and expertise among its accredited Certified Conformance Evaluators (CCEs) throughout a very active year.
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