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Food & BeverageDisinfection and cleaning of production facilities and equipment are essential measures to ensure food safety. The regular use of disinfectants and cleaning procedures can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning and illness and thus increase food safety. Sanosil AG offers a selected range of chemical-technical special products for cleaning and disinfection for these purposes- Explicitly where standard products reach their limits.
Disinfection and cleaning of production facilities and equipment is one of the most important measures to ensure food safety. Disinfectants suitable for food and beverage production can effectively kill bacteria, yeasts, fungi and other microorganisms, reducing the risk of food poisoning. Thorough cleaning is also important to remove dirt, grease and other contaminants from surfaces and equipment that can harbour bacteria and other microorganisms. Regular use of disinfectants and cleaning procedures can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning and illness, thereby increasing food safety.
In food production, not all disinfectants and cleaning agents are the same. There are specific requirements to ensure that the products used are safe and effective. Disinfectants and cleaning agents must be suitable for food production and meet specific compositional requirements. For example, they must be compatible with the materials used. In addition, they must not under any circumstances contain toxic components that would pollute the food produced accordingly. The Sanosil product Foam Clean E, an enzyme-based active foam cleaner, has therefore been developed exactly according to these requirements.
Disinfectants, on the other hand, must of course be able to kill bacteria and other microorganisms quickly and effectively – again without leaving toxic or harmful residues. A certain depot effect like Sanosil S003 has is an enormous advantage here. Residues of cleaning agents or disinfectants can otherwise endanger food safety. The selection of the right disinfectants and cleaning agents is therefore of crucial importance. Sanosil products fulfil these requirements excellently.
In the food industry, there are various sectors that have special requirements for disinfectants and cleaning processes. In the beverage industry, for example in the production of beer, wine or soft drinks, thorough cleaning of production facilities and equipment is important to minimise the risk of bacteria or yeasts that can affect the taste or quality of the final product. The application in CIP (Cleaning In Place) plants, i.e. the application in piping systems and tanks, is very popular and important in this context.
In meat processing and fish processing, the disinfection and cleaning of production facilities and equipment is also very important to minimise the risk of microbial foci that can cause food poisoning or illness. Especially in fish and seafood processing, the treatment of water for ice cubes – and crush ice – is worth mentioning. Contaminated ice cubes can otherwise spoil fresh seafood. This is especially dangerous in sushi preparation or with oysters, as these are not cooked before eating.
To ensure that disinfectants and cleaning procedures in food production are safe and effective, there are various guidelines and regulations set by authorities and organisations. These define guidelines for the production and use of disinfectants and cleaning agents in food production. There are also international standards, such as ISO certifications, that set specific requirements for food safety systems, including the disinfection and cleaning of production facilities and equipment. Compliance with these standards increases product safety and strengthens customer confidence.
Boosted hydrogen peroxide is a popular choice for disinfection in the food industry due to its high efficacy and safety. The special feature of boosted hydrogen peroxide is that it is up to 8 times more effective than conventional hydrogen peroxide. This enables it to effectively kill bacteria, viruses and fungi that can pose a risk in food production. In addition, boosted hydrogen peroxide is significantly more environmentally friendly than e.g. quaternary ammonium compounds and leaves no harmful residues when used (if necessary after rinsing with drinking water where recommended by legal regulations), which makes it particularly suitable for use in the food industry. Due to its fast action and broad efficacy, boosted hydrogen peroxide is thus an effective and safe option for disinfection in food production.
Enzymatic foam cleaners have a number of advantages over classical cleaning products. One of the most important advantages is their material friendliness. Unlike classic cleaning products, enzymatic foam cleaners do not contain strong chemicals that can damage or corrode surfaces. They are therefore ideal for sensitive surfaces such as aluminium, stainless steel or coated metal.
Another advantage of enzymatic foam cleaners is their occupational safety. These cleaners are biodegradable and do not contain substances with very high or low pH values. Enzymatic foam cleaners are also very effective in removing stubborn dirt and grease because they contain special enzymes that can break down grease and organic deposits. This makes cleaning faster and easier.
Overall, enzymatic foam cleaners offer a safe, effective and material-friendly alternative to conventional cleaning products. They are particularly well suited for use in the food industry and other areas where material friendliness and occupational safety are of great importance.
