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The following videos are available:
More Than Just a Symbol: The 3-A Story (10:38)
This is a great introduction to the organization 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. and the 3-A Symbol licensing program.
For supplemental information, see:
The 3-A Symbol—www.3-a.org/symbol/about.html
Essentials of Sanitary Design: The 3-A Format and
Style Manual
For those seeking an in-depth understanding of sanitary design criteria, this is a comprehensive review of the elements common to 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices.
Part 1 (57:50)
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Part 2 (1:15:00)
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
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The Certified Conformance Evaluator and the
TPV Inspection Overview (9:10)
This short video offers a very good primer to the requirements for the credential ‘Certified Conformance Evaluator’ required for an independent professional to conduct a Third Party Verification (TPV) inspection. A general overview of the TPV inspection required for 3-A Symbol authorization is also presented.
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Trust But Verify: The TPV Inspection for 3-A Symbol Authorization (53:44)
This presentation takes you from start to finish in the Third Party Verification (TPV) inspection. While this demonstration covers a sample centrifugal pump, the inspection process is similar to other types of equipment covered by a 3-A Sanitary Standard.
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
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Maintaining 3-A Symbol Integrity: Reporting Alleged
Non-conformance (10:37)
This is a short but important review of how issues of alleged non-conformance of 3-A Symbol authorization should be handled. While the oversight for conformance rests with the licensee, other parties can and should help watch for products in possible non-conformance to protect the integrity of the 3-A Symbol.
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Development of these Video Resources was made possible by a grant from the Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association.