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Let’s be honest: when you hear the words "standards committee," you probably think of endless calendar invites, circular debates, and a mountain of administrative "homework."
At 3-A SSI, we knew that if we wanted the best minds in the industry at the table, we had to change the game. For our 2026 Working Group Portfolio, we’ve traded the old-school committee grind for a disciplined, technical-first experience.
1. You Bring the Brains, We Bring the Binder
We know your time is your most valuable asset. That’s why every one of our five new working groups—from Conveyors to Silo Tanks —will have a dedicated coordinator. Think of them as your technical project manager. They handle the scheduling, the minutes, the draft versioning, and the logistical "noise." Your job? To show up and provide the technical "reality check" that keeps food safety standards practical and scientifically sound.
2. A Disciplined Path to December 2026
There is nothing more frustrating than a project with no end date. Our 2026 working groups will work on a disciplined timeline. We aren't here to reinvent the wheel for a decade; we are here to refine, align, and publish. With a firm target of December 2026, every 90-minute meeting is a purposeful step toward the finish line.
3. The"Power of Threes"
A great standard isn’t written by a crowd; it’s written by a balanced team. Each working group will have 9 voting members – a "tri-partite" blend of:
This ensures that every voice carries weight and every decision is a true consensus. It’s a peer-to-peer environment where you aren't just a face in a Zoom grid—you are a key architect of industry safety.
"We heard the industry clearly: experts want to contribute, but they need a defined finish line. 3-A SSI is asking for your technical expertise, not your paperwork." —Meri Beth Wojtaszek, Executive Director
The 2026 working groups will update four key standards and one Accepted Practice:
Don’twait—applications close April 27! Whether you’re an engineer looking to protect your design innovations, a processor ensuring your plant stays efficient, or a regulator keeping the field defensible, we want your voice in the mix.
Visit the working group portal to:
Listeria monocytogenes causes Listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness of concern to pregnant women, neonates, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Annually in the U.S. an estimate of 1,600 people is infected with Listeria and 260 people die from the infection.
3-A SSI has released a new edition of the 3-A Sanitary Standard for General Requirements, 00-02, ushering in a new era of clarity and modernization.
We’re looking for the under-40 disruptors, problem-solvers, and visionaries who look at a production line and ask, "How can we make this safer, smarter, and faster to clean?" The 3-A SSI HyGEN Excellence Awards aren't just another award. They are a career-defining launchpad. We’re building a movement to spotlight rising stars under 40 who are rewriting the rulebook.
Register free for a first-of-its-kind 3-A SSI Open Forum on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
