Voluntary engagement with the American Society of Baking (ASB) and the Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG) signals your dedication to top-tier safety, sanitation, and product quality. Although compliance
with ANSI/ASB Z50.1 and Z50.2 isn’t legally mandatory, becoming active in ASB and BEAG demonstrates leadership and builds trust across your supply chain.
Becoming involved showcases your commitment to food safety and hygienic design without waiting for regulation. You gain early access to emerging best practices, and you will have the ability to influence current and future standards. Your
company will differentiate the brand by displaying ASB and BEAG marks of excellence.
Benefits of Certification
Industry Recognition
Certified companies can display BEAG’s conformity mark on equipment and gain listing in the official BEAG directory, showcasing their commitment to top‐tier sanitation and food safety.
Optimized Equipment Design
Following the ANSI/ASB Z50.2 Bakery Equipment Sanitation Standard requirements leads to efficiently designed equipment, reducing cleaning time, lowering maintenance costs, and minimizing contamination risks.
Regulatory Assurance
Demonstrating conformance to ANSI/ASB Z50.2 supports compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarks, strengthening due‐diligence defenses.
Competitive Differentiation
Certification helps equipment manufacturers and bakeries stand out in bids, bolstering brand reputation and customer confidence in product safety.
The Impact on Your Operation
- Reduce downtime through cleaner, safer equipment—less unexpected cleaning and contamination delays.
- Lower injury risks with designs that are easier to maintain and safer for operators.
- Minimize recalls by maintaining superior sanitation practices and reducing contamination risk.
- Boost your reputation among clients and partners by showcasing your proactive standards.
All of this benefits your bottom line—not to mention the satisfaction of consistently delivering high-quality, safe bakery products.
Manufacturers and bakers achieve peace of mind around sanitation, maximize operational efficiency, and reinforce their dedication to consumer health.
Get Started with BEAG Today
Invest in confidence. Register with BEAG, pursue certification, and earn the right to display the BEAG Certified or BEAG Verified symbol on your equipment. It’s not required by law—but it speaks volumes about your dedication
to excellence.
Ready to take that next step?
- Register your equipment for BEAG certification.
- Design with BEAG standards in mind, embedding sanitation-focused design from the ground up.
Let your equipment—and your brand—stand out with a badge that reflects your unwavering pursuit of quality.
Start Your Certification Journey
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