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Manual for Third Party Verification for 3-A Symbol Authorization and 3-A Process Certification (TPV Manual)

The TPV Manual includes complete details on the TPV requirements for the 3-A Symbol Authorization and the 3-A Process Certification programs. The manual shows the policies and procedures for:

• Equipment suppliers to verify conformance to 3-A Sanitary Standards and to obtain and maintain authorization to use the 3-A Symbol, and

• Processors to verify conformance to 3-A Accepted Practices and to obtain and maintain 3-A Process Certification.

The manual also contains procedures for submitting nonconformance reports, how they are resolved, and de-listing procedures for proven nonconformance.

View the TPV Manual (PDF).