Detecting and destroying norovirus
02 April, 2015Norovirus, the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans, is claimed to affect around 267 million people worldwide and cause over 200,000 deaths annually.
Gamajet Rotacheck tank cleaning validation system
02 April, 2015The Gamajet Rotacheck is designed to validate the rotary impingement cleaning process inside sanitary tanks. Built on patented technology and mechanical design, the Rotacheck stores time and pressure data, automatically calculating the cleaning process's feedback.
Expect the unexpected: why food safety depends on staying one step ahead
01 April, 2015"I don't think most people are aware of the amount of work that goes into ensuring that the food they eat is safe," said John O'Brien, Head of the Food Safety and Integrity Research Programme at Nestlé's international research centre. "It's only when something goes wrong that they sit up and take notice."
Exair Heavy Duty Dry Vacs now CE compliant
16 March, 2015Exair has announced that its Heavy Duty Dry Vacs have met the safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark.
Reel Tech washdown hose reel with Safe-R-Reel rewind speed control
04 March, 2015Reel Tech's stainless steel Safe-R-Reel rewind speed control system reduces the chance of equipment damage and injury due to excessive rewind speed.
bestUV chemical-free disinfection systems for the food industry
02 March, 2015Disinfection using ultraviolet (UV) light is a chemical-free, environmentally friendly and sustainable method for killing pathogens and food-spoiling microorganisms in potable water, recycled water and other liquids.
Tetra Pak guide to cleaning in place (CIP)
17 February, 2015Tetra Pak has published a practical guide to cleaning in place (CIP). It is designed to promote best practice and aid the efficient design of new systems.
Cleanability: how to ensure things are clean and safe
11 February, 2015Up to 30% of time in food and beverage is spent cleaning. Any reduction in this time that does not compromise the quality of the outcome directly contributes to a company's bottom line.
Ramex stainless steel retractable hose reels
31 January, 2015Tecpro Australia has available the Ramex stainless steel retractable hose reels.
Strahman Mini M-70LF Series low-flow, water-saving trigger nozzle
30 January, 2015The Strahman Mini M-70LF Series from Spray Nozzle Engineering is designed for heavy-duty cleaning in all industrial applications, and is suitable for both hot and cold washdown applications.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part I
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire*Clean-in-place (CIP) processes are often intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. New innovations in CIP technology allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Optimising clean-in-place processes in food and beverage operations - Part II
04 December, 2014 by Benjamin Jude and Eric Lemaire*Existing clean-in-place (CIP) processes are time intensive and waste large amounts of energy, water and chemicals. In Part 1 of this article the risks and costs associated with inefficient CIP processes were discussed, but new innovations in CIP technology can now allow plant operators to cut costs in an environmentally friendly manner while still conforming to regulatory safety standards.
Vikan Edge colour-coded hygiene tools
26 November, 2014Vikan has upgraded the Edge range of colour-coded hygiene tools, available from Wells Hygiene.
LIVI food-safe cleaning wipes
26 November, 2014LIVI food-safe wipes, available from Solaris Paper, are made from a soft, non-woven viscose mix that is strong and absorbent and is colour coded for use in a range of areas.
Keeping computing systems in food plants clean
24 November, 2014Computers in food plants have to be cleanable so they don't add any contamination load to the end products. So they must be able to withstand the cleaning and sanitation regimes of the plant.
