3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.

06/03/2026

The 3-A SSI 2026 Summit on Hygienic Design is in the rear view mirror. Here are some photo highlights for your viewing pleasure. (Pro Tip: Attendees, check your email for even more pics!) https://na2.hubs.ly/H05TTj00

05/19/2026

The 3-A SSI 2026 Summit on Hygienic Design is in the rear view mirror. Here are some photo highlights for your viewing pleasure. (Pro Tip: Attendees, check your email for even more pics!) https://na2.hubs.ly/H05C-_N0

05/13/2026

As seen in Food Engineering: 3-A SSI Seeks Working Group Coordinator Consultant to Lead Standards Modernization Effort
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05rCzj0

The coordinator consultant will manage day-to-day project operations across all eight working groups — meeting facilitation, document tracking, scope management, ballot coordination and process documentation — reporting directly to the executive director.

05/13/2026

RFP: Are you the person we're looking for? 3-A SSI Request for Proposals seeks Working Group Coordinator Consultant to lead standards modernization effort. Proposals are due May 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 20, 2026. Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H05rDvs0

05/07/2026

At the 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design...the keynote by Brian Wise, Chief of the Dairy Division for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, was a rare chance to hear directly from a top regulator about the specific design flaws that lead to enforcement. His presentation focused on how plant-level equipment modifications can get you into hot water with regulators.

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05/01/2026

We hope to see you next week in Chicago for the 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design! Here's a handy reference to everything you need to know for a great event. https://na2.hubs.ly/H05fsGy0

04/30/2026

We are sending a huge congratulations to 11 students selected for this year's Dr. Ron Schmidt Student Travel Award! 🌟✈️🎓

These bright students are heading to Chicago next week for the 3-A SSI Summit on Hygienic Design. They’ll be presenting their research on everything from dairy quality to sustainable engineering, helping to make our global food supply safer for everyone.

Check out our blog post on the winners: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05dfqh0

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet these students at the Summit!
REGISTER NOW! https://na2.hubs.ly/H05dcVG0

04/28/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED for Upcoming Working Group Applications!

A few seats remain for the upcoming Ad Hoc Working Group Projects. We have extended the application deadline to May 7.

We especially need Equipment Manufacturers / Fabricators and Food and Beverage Processors / End Users for the following Working Groups:

+ Non-Coil Type Batch Processors (25-03)
+ Mechanical Conveyors for Dry Products: Standards (41-03)
+ Supplying Air Under Pressure (604-05)

We want your expertise, not your administrative time. Every Working Group has a defined scope, a realistic target publication date in 2026, and a Working Group Coordinator for administrative support.

View a replay of our Live Info Session, review the scopes and timelines and APPLY TODAY!

https://na2.hubs.ly/H058R960

04/27/2026

Decision Time: The 2026 Summit on Hygienic Design is May 4 to 7 in Chicago. If you've been weighing whether to attend, this is the moment to register.

It's the one (and only) event built entirely around hygienic equipment design — the people who make it, specify it, inspect it, and regulate it — in the same room for four days.

+ Preconference tours — GEA's $20M Janesville facility or Prairie Farms Dairy milk processing (advance registration required)
+ Expert-led education on advanced and foundational topics
+ Student teams presenting cleaning solutions for dry powders
+ Full day on AI examining what it actually means for smart hygiene and equipment design

Learn more and register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H056nyK0

04/27/2026

Applications close TODAY for five working groups to update equipment standards that the food and dairy industry depends on:

+ Silo-Type Tanks (22-08)
+ Non-Coil Type Batch Processors (25-03)
+ Disc-Type Valves (57-02)
+ Mechanical Conveyors for Dry Products (41-03)
+ Supplying Air Under Pressure (604-05)

It's not an open-ended commitment. Every project has a defined scope, a project plan, and a realistic publication target of December 2026. A dedicated WG Coordinator handles meeting logistics. You focus on the technical work.

Learn more and apply today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H056vWy0