Webinar: Strengthening HACCP Verification with Kikkoman A3
How can your facility move beyond visual inspection to verify cleaning effectiveness with objective data? Our recent webinar explored how Kikkoman A3 supports hygiene monitoring and helps turn routine sanitation checks into measurable, actionable evidence. The session reviewed the relationship between HACCP, prerequisite programs, and sanitation procedures, with a particular focus on how rapid hygiene testing supports corrective actions, verification, and recordkeeping. Participants explored practical ways to incorporate Kikkoman A3 into daily operations, from checking food-contact surfaces to confirming cleaning effectiveness before production begins.
Key topic covered:
- Understanding A3 Technology: How measuring ATP, ADP, and AMP provides a broader indication of residual organic contamination than ATP-only testing.
- Establishing a practical monitoring program: Selecting meaningful test points, applying consistent sampling methods, and establishing facility-specific pass/fail limits.
- Connecting results to corrective action: Using rapid results to identify areas requiring attention, guide recleaning, and verify the effectiveness of corrective measures.
- Using digital records and trends: Reviewing results over time to identify recurring issues, support employee training, and maintain traceable documentation.
- Learning from real-world applications: Examples of how food manufacturers and hygiene professionals use Kikkoman A3 to support their sanitation programs.
The webinar also highlighted the importance of selecting the appropriate testing method for each purpose. Kikkoman A3 provides an indication of overall cleanliness through residual organic material; it does not identify specific microorganisms or replace hazard-specific testing.
An active Q&A discussion
The session concluded with a lively Q&A discussion, with participants actively engaging on the practical implementation of hygiene monitoring in their facilities. The strong interest reinforced the importance of connecting rapid measurements with clear procedures, defined actions, and ongoing review. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed questions to the discussion.
Comment from Alissa Shida Regional Manager of Kikkoman Biochemifa Company
“Effective hygiene monitoring is about more than obtaining a number—it is about understanding what that result means and taking the appropriate action. With Kikkoman A3, facilities can verify cleaning effectiveness in just 10 seconds and use the results to support corrective actions, employee training, and continuous improvement. It was encouraging to see such active participation during the Q&A. We hope the session provided practical ideas that participants can apply within their own facilities to strengthen hygiene monitoring and HACCP verification.”
Watch the webinar on demand
Missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussion? The webinar is now available on demand. Watch at your convenience and explore practical approaches to incorporating Kikkoman A3 into your facility’s hygiene monitoring program.
Watch the on-demand webinar here:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5436572/B3AE63A0F9BB19B05D273B3493DC5A4E?partnerref=TestKitNews