Everyone Assumes Consumer-Grade Equipment Is Fine — What Material Certificates for Food Audits Really Reveal

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Small-batch producers often believe a shiny home-style mixer or a consumer canning setup will pass inspection. Auditors see the receipts, inspect contact surfaces, and ask for material certificates