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USDA GUIDELINES FOR THE SANITARY DESIGN AND …

USDA GUIDELINESFOR THE SANITARYDESIGN AND FABRICATION OFDAIRY processing EQUIPMENTJune DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREA gricultural Marketing ServiceDairy ProgramsDairy Grading Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 USDA GUIDELINES FOR THE SANITARY DESIGNAND FABRICATION OF DAIRY processing EQUIPMENTThis document has been prepared using all available, pertinent information. It has beenreviewed by appropriate Washington, DC and field employees for accuracy and usefulness. All persuasive review comments have been HISTORYFull RevisionSeptember, 1996 Full RevisionFebruary, 1998 Section EAugust, 1998 Full RevisionOctober, 1999 Section AJanuary, 2001 Full RevisionJune, 2001 /s/ June 1, 2001 F.

Jun 01, 2001 · The policy is specific to an identified machine located at an identified processing facility. For example, a rotary airlock which does not meet current design criteria could be granted a "grandfather" exemption as a part of a drying system at an identified drying plant.

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1 USDA GUIDELINESFOR THE SANITARYDESIGN AND FABRICATION OFDAIRY processing EQUIPMENTJune DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREA gricultural Marketing ServiceDairy ProgramsDairy Grading Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 USDA GUIDELINES FOR THE SANITARY DESIGNAND FABRICATION OF DAIRY processing EQUIPMENTThis document has been prepared using all available, pertinent information. It has beenreviewed by appropriate Washington, DC and field employees for accuracy and usefulness. All persuasive review comments have been HISTORYFull RevisionSeptember, 1996 Full RevisionFebruary, 1998 Section EAugust, 1998 Full RevisionOctober, 1999 Section AJanuary, 2001 Full RevisionJune, 2001 /s/ June 1, 2001 F.

2 Tracy Schonrock, ChiefDateDairy Grading BranchTABLE OF REVIEW A - - 1 Grandfathered Equipment Exemption Policy ..B - - D - - CONSIDERATIONS FOR PASTEURIZATION F - CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXPOSED PRODUCT G - CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHEESE BRINE SYSTEMS AND H - CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHEESE I - CONSIDERATIONS FOR MECHANICAL CLEANING SYSTEMS FORLARGE EQUIPMENT OR J - CONSIDERATIONS FOR LACTOSE - 1 June, 2001A - REVIEW PROCEDURES:The following criteria, GUIDELINES and principles set forth the SANITARY DESIGN and fabricationfeatures required by USDA, Dairy Grading Branch for the acceptance of equipment intendedfor use in dairy plants surveyed and approved for USDA grading : If the equipment is also intended for use in the processing or packaging ofmeat and poultry products, review may also be necessary according to the criteria in thestandard ANSI/NSF/3-A 14159-1-2000, Hygiene requirements for the DESIGN of meatand poultry processing equipment.

3 You may contact our meat and poultry equipmentreview specialists at Dairy Grading Branch is a user fee supported service. Therefore, fees and expenses willbe charged for the review of drawings or equipment, preparation of reports, travel and Box Address:Street Address:( Postal Service deliveries)(Private mail service deliveries) USDA/AMS/Dairy DivisionUSDA/AMS/Dairy DivisionDairy Grading BranchDairy Grading BranchRoom 2746-South BuildingRoom 2746-South Box 964561400 Independence Ave., , DC 20090-6456 Washington, DC 20250 Phone 202-720-3171E-mailFax drawings of the entire piece of equipment, with emphasis on product contact andexposed nonproduct contact surfaces, are generally required for evaluation of details for USDA acceptance.

4 Engineering drawings must be of sufficient detail to clearly show:idimensions of each part;iminimum radii dimensions of internal angles of less than 135 degrees;iproduct contact surface finish specifications; ispecifications for welds and other permanent joints;June, 2001A - 2idesign details for flanges, or gasketed joints which are to include enlarged drawing(s)(at least 2X) of the details of O-ring retaining grooves as appropriate;idimensions of O-rings, gaskets, and any other type of seals; andiexplanations of company symbols depicting welds and metal may be shown in either English or metric measurement terms.

5 The requiredmaterials listings and terminology on the drawings should be in English or include translationsinto English. Concept or assembly drawings should also be provided as they are useful inshowing the general configuration of the equipment and the relationship of component parts toeach other. Alternatively, the review can be performed on a finished piece of equipment on-site at eitherthe equipment manufacturer or at a processing plant. The requirements for this type of revieware:iSafe access must be provided;iAll product contact surfaces must be clean and available for inspection;iFood and Drug Administration and 3-A SANITARY Standards certifications for all rubberand plastic materials should be initiate a SANITARY DESIGN review, the prospective applicant may contact the Dairy GradingBranch by telephone, fax, e-mail, or mail.

6 The Equipment Review Request form should beclearly marked in the appropriate box if the request is for an inspection within the UnitedStates or, if the DESIGN review will require travel to an inspection site outside of the UnitedStates. A copy of the form is included as part of these are advised that a minimum of 30-45 working days advance notice is required forany foreign travel and a minimum of 7 working days advance notice is required for domestictravel. Travel to inspection sites is based on a first-come-first-served basis and inspectoravailability.

7 Applicants are encouraged to contact the Dairy Grading Branch, Washington, DCoffice to verify inspector availability and schedules prior to submitting a request for , 2001A - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEDAIRY PROGRAMSEQUIPMENT REVIEW REQUESTA pplicant (Name and Address)Party Responsible for Payment if other thanApplicant (Name and Address)Confirmation Required (Letter or Fax) Received9 Equipment Located at (Name and Address)Tax Identification No. (TIN) (new applicant only)Tax Identification No. (TIN) (new applicant only)Inspection Dates RequestedContactContactContactTelephoneT elephoneTelephoneFaxFaxFaxType of Equipment:9 Dairy9 Livestock or PoultrySignature of ApplicantDate9 Domestic Inspection:A minimum of seven (7) working days notification is required to insure specialists have ample time to makearrangements for the trip.

8 If specialists are unavailable, the next available date acceptable to all parties will Foreign Inspection:A minimum of thirty (30) working days advance notice is required for any foreign travel. The 30 days will startfrom the date this request form is received by the Dairy Grading Branch. If specialists are unavailable, the nextavailable date acceptable to all parties will be accommodations (USDA Dairy must pay):Does the Hotel accept Visa credit cards: 9 Yes 9 No Best mode of transportation from airport (train, taxi,company pick up.)

9 :Mail or Fax this form to the appropriate address below:Dairy Equipment Review Address:USDA/AMS/DAIRY PROGRAMSD airy Grading BranchDesign Review SectionRoom 2746 - South Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 Tel:202 720-3171 Fax:202 720-2643 Livestock and Poultry Equipment Review Address:USDA/AMS/DAIRY PROGRAMSD airy Grading BranchDesign Review SectionRoom 612 - Cotton Box 96456 Washington, DC 20090-6456 Tel:202 720-8307 Fax:202 720-8581 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:Date Received: Date Assigned: Specialist Assigned: Project Number(s): June, 2001B - :Dairy Grading Branch policy fully supports and utilizes established 3-A SANITARY Standards andAccepted Practices.

10 Copies of the 3-A SANITARY Standards and 3-A Accepted Practices can beobtained from:Techstreet1327 Jones DriveAnn Arbor, MI 48105 Telephone:800-699-9277 (United States and Canada)734-302-7801 (All other locations)Fax:734-302-7811 Web SANITARY Standards provide criteria for materials and fabrication for specific types of dairyequipment. Examples of equipment covered by 3-A SANITARY Standards are centrifugal andpositive displacement rotary pumps, compression valves, non-coil batch processors, and bagcollectors for dry milk products. 3-A Accepted Practices establish criteria for the materials,fabrication, and installation of processing systems which employ component pieces ofequipment, many of which are covered by 3-A SANITARY Standards.


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