THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification
Certificate Program

For general information on the 3-A Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate and the associated Third Party Verification (TPV) inspection requirements, see Third Party Verification Programs and Resources.

Application for 3-A Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate

Participation in the 3-A SSI Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate (RPSCQC) Program is strictly voluntary. To participate, a replacement part or system component manufacturer must apply to 3-A SSI for a RPSCQC, which they may use in sales or marketing information.

Applicants for a RPSCQC must submit an application, including all required supporting information and payment, to 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. A company executive is required to sign the application, the Certificate of Quality Control, Certification of Conformance, and the 3-A RPSCQC Program Agreement.

To obtain the Certificate, the supplier must submit a TPV inspection for the replacement part(s) or system component(s) to be covered by the Certificate. The Certificate cannot be used for equipment covered by its own 3-A Sanitary Standard or Accepted Practice. The TPV is based on the most stringent criteria available in a relevant base 3-A Sanitary Standard or Accepted Practice. Certificate holders are subject to the same re-inspection requirements as holders of 3-A Symbol Authorization.

Provisions of RPSCQC
Participation in the RPSCQC is subject to provisions of 3-A SSI. A complete copy of these provisions is available on-line:

Provisions of the 3-A SSI Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification
Certificate Program

RPSCQC Application Form
The on-line application may be used for the following:
  • New 3-A SSI RPSCQC
  • RPSCQC Renewal
  • RPSCQC Amendment

A checklist of the specific documents that must be submitted to 3-A SSI in the respective application package is shown in the section 3-A Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate Forms. For further details on the Third Party Verification inspection requirements, see the TPV Manual.

Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate Forms (PDF)

Schedule of Fees and Payment Form
The list of fees and a payment form is available on-line. Payment may be made by credit card or by check in U.S. dollars to 3-A SSI. Payment must accompany the application package to assure prompt processing of the application.

Schedule of Fees and Payment Form (PDF)

3-A SSI Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate Holders
3-A SSI maintains a list of current 3-A SSI Replacement Parts and System Component Qualification Certificate holders.

Replacement Part and System Component Qualification Certification Holders