FDA Compliant

All Supflow hoses having the “FDA” designation have tubes made with FDA/USDA compliant materials. The requirements for rubber tubes are described in the Code of Federal Regulations standard 21 CFR 177.2600 while plastic tubes are described in 21 CFR 175.300.

3-A Sanitary

All Supflow rubber hoses having the “3-A” designation meet the requirements of the dairy industrial standard described in 3-A Sanitary Standard 18-03, Class III which determines rubber materials suitable for temperature of exposure to product up to 120°F (49°C) and temperature of exposure to chemical solutions used in cleaning and bacterial treatment up to 180°F (82°C).

All Supflow plastic hoses having the “3-A” designation meet the requirements of the dairy industrial standard described in 3-A Sanitary Standard 20-20 and are recommended for transmission of raw and pasteurized milk and other high water content dairy items.