ASB’s Connection to Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG)
Food safety standards are paramount in the baking industry to ensure the production of safe and high-quality products. Equipment manufacturers and engineers that design equipment and production lines must adhere to rigorous regulations and standards to guarantee the safety of products and to maintain regulatory compliance, protect consumer health, and safeguard brand reputation. At ASB we care about safe bakery operations to protect the bakers and reduce downtime for efficient production lines. That’s why we are proud to support BEAG for their work in certifying equipment meets the ASB ANSI standard for safe, hygienically designed equipment.
Who is BEAG?
The Bakery Equipment Assessment Group (BEAG) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving food safety and sanitary design in commercial baking. By working with bakeries and equipment manufacturers, BEAG promotes compliance with internationally recognized hygienic standards.
BEAG’s Role in the Industry
BEAG is dedicated to improving food safety in commercial baking by working with bakeries and equipment manufacturers to assess and certify equipment for compliance with strict hygienic design standards.
Educational Opportunities
BEAG offers the Certified Internal Equipment Evaluator Online Training Course, a self-paced program designed to educate industry professionals on hygienic equipment standards and how to evaluate equipment for compliance.
How is ASB related to BEAG?
As the sole member, ASB holds exclusive governance responsibilities for BEAG, ensuring that its mission aligns with the needs of the baking industry. This structure allows ASB to oversee BEAG’s initiatives, including the promotion of hygienic equipment design and adherence to ANSI/ASB Z50.2, the leading standard for bakery equipment sanitation.
Contact Us
To learn more about BEAG’s role in the industry and its training opportunities, visit beagroup.org or contact us at info@beagroup.org.