3-A & Sanitary Compliance StatementUpdated 2 months ago
3-A & Sanitary Compliance Statement
Pacific Northwest Sanitary (PNW Sanitary) manufactures stainless steel sanitary fittings, tubing, and process components that comply with hygienic requirements for food, beverage, dairy, brewery, and pharmaceutical applications. This statement outlines our adherence to 3-A Sanitary Standards and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
Our 3-A Authorization
PNW Sanitary maintains its own 3-A authorization, and the certificate is issued in our name. Applicable products are manufactured in accordance with 3-A sanitary design, material, and fabrication requirements.
Our 3-A alignment includes:
- Accepted sanitary fitting design practices
- 3-A material requirements for stainless steel components
- Surface finish expectations for hygienic process systems
- Documentation and traceability standards outlined by 3-A SSI
Applicable Product Families
The following product families are manufactured to meet 3-A Sanitary Standards where applicable:
- Tri-Clamp fittings
- I-Line fittings
- John Perry fittings
- Bevel Seat fittings
- Butt-Weld fittings (sanitary specifications)
- Sanitary tubing (ASTM A270 / 32Ra finish or better unless noted)
- Ferrules, clamps, gaskets, and spool assemblies
Regulatory & Material Compliance
In addition to 3-A alignment, PNW Sanitary maintains the following regulatory and material compliance requirements:
- FDA CFR 21 – Food-contact compliant stainless steel and elastomers
- RoHS & REACH – Supplier declarations maintained for stainless steel and gasket materials
- Positive Material Identification (PMI) – Alloy verification via SciAps X-550 XRF analysis
- ASTM Specifications – ASTM A270, ASTM A240, ASTM A182
Documentation Availability
The following documentation is available on request:
- 3-A authorization statement
- Material Test Reports (MTRs)
- Certificates of Conformance (COCs)
- PMI/XRF verification reports
- Vendor Compliance Statement (PDF)
For documentation requests, email us at [email protected].