FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2007
Email: trugh@3-a.org
The CCE designation is required for those wishing to conduct Third Party Verification (TPV) inspections of dairy and food processing equipment covered by 3-A Sanitary Standards. Instituted in 2003, the TPV is required for equipment manufacturers or used equipment resellers to obtain or renew a 3-A Symbol. The TPV requirement was implemented to verify conformance to 3-A Sanitary Standards for sanitary equipment design, fabrication and construction materials. 3-A SSI anticipates expansion of the independent, third party inspection program later this year with the announcement of re-inspection requirements for 3-A Symbol holders, a new voluntary inspection program for most types of systems covered by a 3-A Accepted Practice, and the introduction of another new voluntary inspection certificate program for replacement parts.
The basic qualification criteria for an individual to become a CCE include:
- Bachelor of Science degree in science or engineering
plus three (3) years experience in relevant food or pharmaceutical processing.
One (1) year of the three (3) years of general experience must be directly
related to 3-A Sanitary Standards-covered equipment design or sanitary
processes.
or
- High School graduation plus five (5) years experience in relevant food or pharmaceutical processing. Three (3) years of the five (5) years of general experience must be directly related to 3-A Sanitary Standards-covered equipment design or sanitary processes.
Beyond the basic education and experience requirements, all CCE candidates must have the ability to review and evaluate complex processes, demonstrate knowledge of the types of equipment and processes to which 3-A Sanitary Standards are applied, and have the ability to interpret engineering drawings pertaining to manufacturing equipment and instrumentation for the food processing industries. CCE candidates must also have knowledge of 3-A Sanitary Standards and must provide references attesting to the candidate's work experience and integrity.
The new CCE application form and complete details on 3-A SSI inspection program requirements can be obtained by clicking the above link or from the 3-A SSI office. Complete CCE application packages must be received by 3-A SSI no later than Friday, September 7, 2007. Candidates meeting the application requirements will be eligible to sit for the accreditation exam scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Worldwide Food Expo 2007 in Chicago, IL. Registration for the Expo is optional; it is not required for CCE candidates to sit for the accreditation exam.
Candidates passing the written exam will be eligible to become a CCE. For more details, contact Tim Rugh at (703) 790-0295 or by email at trugh@3-a.org.
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3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
organization whose mission is to enhance product safety
for consumers
of food, beverages, and pharmaceutical products through the development
and use of 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices. Visit the
3-A SSI web site at www.3-a.org.