Food safety is a non-compromising aspect for food processors. Not only do processors need to keep the freezing equipment bacteria-free, but also a wave of new and even higher expectations are emerging in the food market. Trends such a continuous increase in the demand of frozen halal meat, for example, is creating the need to clean on microscopic levels, ensuring no trace of pork meat in the production of halal meat. Similar pressure is put on the companies processing meat for Hindu consumers, where no trace of beef meat is allowed.
Nonetheless, today’s food safety regulations in freezing equipment are often seen to be insufficient in ensuring a truly reliable food safety system. A lack of clear regulations defining cleanability or recommended cleaning time is currently lacking in the legislation. Therefore, a number of aspects/recommendations should be taken in account when looking for food-safe equipment.