CARRIER INFORMATION

MINIMUM CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR WINE & JUICE BULK TANKERS

1. Acceptable media (depending on the prior load, which may be applied alone or in combination):
   • Steam
   • Hot water
   • Detergent (observe manufacturer's recommendation on ph)
   • Caustic (observe manufacturer's recommendation on ph)
   • Air drying (filtered air only)
2. Overall criteria (to be applied as appropriate to the media used):
   • When used alone or as part of another media, the term "hot water" shall mean that the water (and cleaning agents) and applied to the surfaces shall not be less than 180 degrees Fahrenheit, at the point of discharge. And must be applied for a period of no less than 15 minutes.
   • The term "water" means potable water.
   • Only cleaning compounds as covered by appropriate food additive regulations as established by FDA (or USDA approved cleaning substances) may be used in any cleaning media (or combinations thereof)
   • At a minimum, the following accessories and components should be removed (and disassembled) from the unit for cleaning - gaskets, external valves, vent and caps, as applicable.
3. Failure to follow any of these guidelines and ability to show documented proof of cleaning at the time of loading will result in the tanker being rejected. In addition the three previous products loaded on that tanker must be shown. These requirements are to be strictly enforced in accordance with proposed USDA regulations.