Electrolux Professional takes laundry to the next level with HACCP certification
Electrolux Professional becomes the first and currently only HACCP International certified laundry manufacturer
Cross-contamination and related foodborne illness are currently one of the major issues in the food processing industry, both for the consumers’ health and, due to food recalls, also for the companies’ profitability.
The main priority is thus always the highest hygiene and bacteria control.
The HACCP is a systematic preventive approach for safety management. It is intended to provide security by ensuring that there are no weak links in the food supply chain.
Through a defined and consistent assessment process, HACCP International provides validation of the equipment used in the food industry. This certification is set to have a strong impact on the food processing as businesses are now able to guarantee food safety and bacteria control within their in-house laundry.
In the food industry, contamination through laundry is indirect but parts such as nuts, bolts and springs can enter food with serious consequences. Additionally, laundry programs are also essential and it needs to be easy to set a disinfectant wash.
By analysing the needs and challenges of laundry operators worldwide, Electrolux Professional has developed, with Line 5000, a new range of laundry solutions that meets the HACCP’s strict criteria. Next to front load washers, also barrier washers, ironers and fitting solutions have been awarded the accreditation.
Richard Mallett, Managing Director of HACCP Europe commented: “The Certification Electrolux Professional has been awarded is usually reserved for food service equipment only so this is a milestone development for the manufacturer. It re-affirms the crucial role laundry equipment can have in contamination control, playing its part in preventing outbreaks and illness across the globe”
“The robust design and clear instructions within the Line 5000 range ensure that nothing can go unsanitised and restaurants can make a quick and smart investment with ease.
“Traditionally food manufacturing factories have had to outsource their laundry to guarantee cleanliness but the certification of the Electrolux Professional Line 5000 range has provided the option to invest in an on premises laundry with complete peace of mind.”
“There are numerous examples of food contamination through non-food input including the laundry flow in a food processing plant” says Eugenio Filoni, Global Segment Manager Special on Premises Laundries Electrolux Professional. “Last year has been quite eventful for recalls of food and beverage products, from meat to cheese through the most important and big companies of the industry. Reasons range from metal and glass contamination to Listeria findings.”
According to the 2013 European Recall and Notification Index only last year there have been more than 5,000 product safety notifications. The food industry saw the majority of notifications with 58%. This highlights issues with globalization and the supply chain and the associated quality checking process.
“In this framework it is evident the importance of ensuring personal hygiene and well laundered uniforms” concludes Filoni. “Following on this experience within the UK and Ireland, we are very proud that our solutions have been acknowledged for making a genuine difference in people’s health and safety. We plan to extend the HACCP certification globally.”
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Electrolux Professional offers food service and laundry solutions to a wide variety of customers around the world, from restaurants and hotels to healthcare and other service facilities. Our 2,000 service partners in 140 countries ensure that our resource-efficient equipment, leading in innovation and design, improve our customer's everyday business. In 2013, Electrolux Professional had sales of EUR 640 million, 2.600 employees, 7 factories and over 1.000 dealers.
For more information, visit www.electrolux.com/professional.
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