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Dec 28, 2023

10 Tips on Sanitary Equipment Design for VFFS Baggers

The first standards for the hygienic design of equipment used in the dairy

The first standards for the hygienic design of equipment used in the dairy industry were introduced in the 1920s. These standards became known as "3-A standards" for the three groups that cooperated to improve equipment design and sanitation: regulatory sanitarians, equipment fabricators and processors.

Many packagers—particularly those in the produce, meat, poultry and seafood markets—require the highest levels of sanitation available. Long before the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed, these forward-thinking companies provided information on how to improve bagger sanitation to meet their needs.

Whether you’re planning to purchase a new VFFS bagger or would like to evaluate your existing equipment, it's helpful to know what to consider in terms of sanitation, maintenance and reliability. To aid in that process, here are 10 things to know about sanitary equipment design for VFFS baggers.

Triangle Package Machinery offers vertical form fill seal baggers in three levels of sanitation: stainless steel, stainless steel washdown and USDA/3-A models. The company also has combination weighers, horizontal cartoning/bag-in-box systems and tray loading/depositing systems. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Chicago, Ill., Triangle is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year.

For more information, visit trianglepackage.com.