Relevant, Respected Standards

The standards developed and used by BEAG have gone through the rigorous rule making process established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The American National Standard Institute requires verification that the Essential Requirements for Due Process have been followed by the standards developer. The American Society of Bakery Engineers (ASB) ANSI Z50 Committee is the standards developer for the BEAG equipment assessment process.

Consensus is established when, in the judgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interests. Substantial agreement means much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered, and that a concerted effort be made towards their resolution.

The standards developed and used by BEAG have gone through the rigorous rule making process established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The American National Standard Institute requires verification that the Essential Requirements for Due Process have been followed by the standards developer. The American Society of Bakery Engineers (ASB) ANSI Z50 Committee is the standards developer for the BEAG equipment assessment process.

Consensus is established when, in the judgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interests. Substantial agreement means much more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered, and that a concerted effort be made towards their resolution.

In short, the standards have been written through substantial collaborative efforts with the baking and equipment manufacturing industries, and food safety professionals. The ANSI/ASB Z50.2 standard has been verified for its effectiveness.

ANSI/ASB Z50.2 standard - $150*
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