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Safety and contaminants
Study of safety and the incidence of contaminants (chemical and microbiological) in facilities.
Technical assessment of the presence, origin and dynamics of contaminants in production environments
Control of facility safety
Changes in processes, products, personnel flows, equipment or cleaning and disinfection plans can modify the existing risk profile. Having objective and specific information on facility safety is essential to prevent contamination, justify technical decisions and strengthen self-monitoring systems.
Our solution
The safety and contaminant incidence study service is based on the design and execution of specific studies aimed at identifying, describing and assessing the presence of chemical and microbiological contaminants in production environments.
The study is carried out by specialised technicians in collaboration with the requesting company throughout the study.
The approach combines targeted sampling, laboratory analysis and technical assessment of the results according to the process, the product and the actual use of the facilities.
The study makes it possible to understand the potential origin of contamination, its persistence or dispersion in the environment and its impact on the safety of the products produced.
The results are interpreted by experts to support decision-making on corrective measures, redesign of cleaning and disinfection plans, hygienic zoning or operational adjustments.
Applications
- Assessment of the hygienic safety of facilities, equipment and work areas.
- Identification of points or areas with a higher incidence of chemical or microbiological contaminants.
- Verification of the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection plans.
- Support for defining or reviewing hygienic zoning and operational flows.
- Technical support in situations involving recurring contamination or incidents.
Impact and benefits
- Greater real-world understanding of the risk profile associated with the facilities.
- Reduction in the risk of cross-contamination and recurring contamination.
- Optimisation of cleaning, disinfection and environmental monitoring plans.
- Improved ability to diagnose and resolve safety issues.
- Strengthening the technical and documentary basis for audits and authorities.
Use case
Food companies use this type of study to investigate recurring microbiological contamination in certain production areas or to assess the impact of changes to cleaning plans. Based on the results obtained, control measures are redefined and the hygienic management of the facilities is strengthened, integrating the conclusions into HACCP systems and prerequisite programmes.
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