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3 Reasons Why You Should be Using 3-A Certified Hose Assemblies

3 Reasons Why You Should be Using 3-A Certified Hose Assemblies

Meet FDA compliance and proper sanitary standards with 3A certification

Article written by FCX Performance, Inc


 

What does 3-A certified mean? 

If a piece of equipment is 3-A certified, it means the equipment is compliant with the specifications created by 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. This organization formulates sanitary standards and practices for the design, fabrication, installation and cleanability of industries that require a high degree of sanitation. These standards and practices are based off the American National Standards Institute requirements as well as USDA and FDA standards. 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.’s criteria mainly apply to the dairy, food and beverage industries.

What are the benefits of having a 3-A certified assembly? 

Reduces the chance of product contamination 

The main purpose of 3-A certification is to protect consumers from the risks of food contamination. There is a greater chance that bacteria can grow if equipment is not properly sanitized. With a 3-A certified hose assembly, all product contact surfaces can easily be mechanically cleaned or dismantled for cleaning and inspection so you can avoid any chance of harboring of bacteria in your process. Avoiding bacterial contamination can help produce a consistent flavor, maintain product quality and reduce wasteful spoilage.

Maintain consistency in cleanliness for industrial sanitary practices 

A 3-A certification verifies the materials in the hose assembly can go through repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles. Not only do 3-A certified materials assist in keeping the equipment clean on an allergen and microbial level, but it can also allow the equipment to be properly sanitized and can lengthen the lifespan of your hose.

Validates compliance of FDA regulations 

FDA compliance is one of the requirements for achieving 3-A certification. All FCX 3-A certified complete hose assemblies are compliant with the guidelines set by 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., and FDA standards. With the 3-A certified marking on the outer cover and fitting, you signify that the ingredients and compounds in hose material are those approved by the FDA. The 3-A marking also allows your hose assembly to be easily searched and validated when undergoing inspections.

 


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