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FOOD HYGIENE
Cleanliness and hygiene are the bedrock of
the food processing industry. They ensure
food products are safe for consumption and
free from contaminants. Adhering to these
practices safeguard public health, maintain
consumer trust and protect a brand’s reputation.
Independent Consultant in Food and Quality
& FSSC India Representative Smita Murthy
stresses the urgent need for change in the
Indian food industry with Special Correspondent
Keerthana Sundar.
But every some emerging requirements.
For example, real-time tracking
outlet can’t of hazards. Predictive analysis Hand washing is
be the same, is it can anticipate when equipment non-negotiable in
not? needs cleaning. Hygienic design food processing.
of equipment is now a major
That’s true. But food safety focus with groups like the Technology can
and good hygiene are non- European Hygienic Engineering assist, but it can
negotiables… the size, type does Design Group providing never replace the
not matter. I am happy that the guidelines. Microbiological risk basics of hygiene.
mindset is changing. Growing mapping is also being used. A single lapse can
awareness is now supported by
the internet and social media. How do they put public health
People document hygiene help? and a company’s
failures on their mobile cameras reputation at risk.
and share them. This creates They help in identifying
public accountability. New specific risks to a product. — Smita Murthy
age companies are being held There are new technologies
responsible to higher standards. for detecting biofilms. These
new methods can analyse water
What activity. This is important for
measures assessing microbial growth
control. Sustainable hygiene
do outlets practices are also emerging.
take towards They use ecofriendly cleaning
agents and also less water.
maintaining Wearable technology is now used
hygiene? for monitoring hand washing. SCAN / CLICK HERE TO
It ensures compliance before ASK THE EXPERT
Beyond the basics there are entering food processing areas.
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