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Third Party Verification for the 3-A Symbol and
3-A Process Certification
Certified Conformance Evaluator (CCE) Resources
The TPV Coordinating Committee to assist the CCEs perform uniform and reliable Third Party Verification (TPV) inspections. Members of the TPV Coordinating Committee include:
Allen Sayler (Chair), International Dairy Foods Association
F. Tracy Schonrock, 3-A Steering Committee
Joe Smucker, Consultant
Jonathan Gardner, FDA/CFSAN, Milk Safety Branch
Lee Blakely, Cheese and Protein International
Robert Hennes, FDA/CFSAN, Milk Safety Branch
Ronald Schmidt, University of Florida
Lou Beaudette, Admix, Inc.
Rocklyn Bates, USDA/AMS, Dairy Programs
3-A SSI offers a special on-line discussion group for CCEs to exchange information on interpretations on 3-A Sanitary Standards and hygienic design relating to the performance of TPV inspections. Details on the discussion group are available from 3-A SSI.
The following bulletins have been approved by the TPV Coordinating Committee to support the inspection services of the CCEs. Click on the bulletin number for a complete copy of the text.
| Bulletin No. | Bulletin Title | Bulletin Purpose |
| 2004-1 | Guidance on Materials Acceptability Criteria | Provides guidance on silicon carbide, application of certain provisions of 3-A Standard 20-, and requirements for appurtenances. |
| 2004-2 | Guidance on TPV Inspection Checklist | Provides guidance on use of TPV Inspection checklist. |
| 2005-1 | Evaluation of Ceramic Material On Equipment With A 3-A Symbol | Applies to the use of ceramic materials in equipment covered by a 3-A Symbol. |
| 2005-2 | Applicability of 3-A Standards 18- and 20- (Rubber and Plastic) in Processing Equipment | Applies to the evaluation of rubber, rubber-like and plastic materials in equipment to be covered by a 3-A Symbol. |
| 2005-3 | Evaluation of Rubber and Plastic Materials Using 3-A Standards 18- and 20- for a 3-A Symbol | Applies to the evaluation of rubber, rubber-like and plastic materials for conformance with applicable 3-A Standard(s) for the purpose of authorizing a 3-A Symbol. |
| 2006-1 | Use of Non-referenced 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices During TPV Evaluations | Provides guidance on use of non-referenced 3-A Sanitary Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices. |
| 2006-2 |
Standard 02-10, Milk Pumps, Interpretation of Clause D11.2.2.5, Enclosed Threads | Provides interpretive guidance on ‘cleanable’, ‘drainable’, and ‘validated’. |
| 2007-1 | Mechanical Force Seals in 3-A SSI Valve Standards | Provides guidance on mechanical force seals in 3-A SSI valve standards for CCEs. |
| 2007-2 | Inspection of Permanently Welded Joints | Provides guidance for joint welding standards for CCEs. |
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