3A Sanitary Approved
The International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, US Public Health Service, Dairy Industry Committee formulates this standard.
These
sanitary standards cover rubber materials intended for multiple
use as product contact surfaces or solution contact surfaces in the
production, processing and handling of milk and milk products.
Test procedures and criteria are also provided for rubber materials as a means of determining their ability to be cleaned and receive effective bactericidal treatment or steam sterilisation and to maintain their essential properties.