本3-A卫生标准定义了用于加工牛奶、奶制品、食品、食品配料、饮料或其他食用材料的卫生（卫生）设备的一般要求。为符合3-A卫生标准，设备应符合以下设计、施工材料、制造技术和安装标准（如适用）。此外，设备应符合特定设备类型的相应3-A卫生标准中规定的标准。

This 3-A Sanitary Standard defines the general requirements for sanitary (hygienic) equipment intended for processing milk, milk products, foods, food ingredients, beverages, or other edible materials.To conform to the 3-A Sanitary Standards, equipment shall meet the following criteria for design, material of construction, fabrication techniques, and installation, as applicable. In addition, equipment shall meet the criteria defined in the corresponding 3-A Sanitary Standards for the specific equipment type.