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In between product runs, the equipment used in our manufacturing process and the surrounding production suite is cleaned References, Glossary, and FAQs
and sanitized.

FAQs

The most commonly asked questions about Standard Process and our products:
Q How is the manufacturing equipment Q What do I need to consider when
cleaned between different product runs? recommending a combination of products?
A Between each separate product run, any A Standard Process products are thought to work
equipment that comes in contact with ingredients synergistically and support multiple aspects of
or finished product is washed and sanitized. Swab health. In some cases, combined products can
samples are taken from several areas of each result in very high levels of certain vitamins or
piece of equipment. These samples are exposed minerals. Where warranted, guidance is provided
to a luminometer, which fluoresces in proportion for individual products on the label and in this
to the amount of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) catalog via warnings and cautions.
in the sample. ATP is found in and around all
biological matter and would indicate a possible
bacterial presence. If the luminometer measures
ATP results beyond an acceptable level, the
cleaning process is repeated and additional ATP
tests are conducted. After the cleaned equipment
passes the ATP testing protocol, the equipment
is sanitized. Only then is the equipment ready for
use with a new batch of product. If a clean piece
of equipment is unused for more than 24 hours,
it is resanitized prior to use. Sanitizing solutions
are rotated regularly to avoid bacterial resistance.
The surrounding production suite, including the
floors, walls, and vent covers, is also cleaned.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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