Collection: Food Processing Cleaning Supplies & Equipment
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Food plant cleaning FAQs
How often should food processing equipment and production lines be cleaned?
Food processing equipment and production lines in Australia should be cleaned and sanitised on a risk‑based schedule, with most lines cleaned at the end of each production day as a minimum. Food contact equipment must also be cleaned and sanitised before each use and whenever you switch between raw and ready‑to‑eat products, in line with Food Standards Code requirements and your site’s documented sanitation program.
What types of food‑grade detergents and sanitisers should be used?
Food factories should use food‑grade detergents and sanitisers that are suitable for use on food contact surfaces and compliant with Australian food safety regulations. Common choices include low‑foaming alkaline or chlorinated detergents for removing fats and proteins, and food‑grade sanitisers based on chlorine, quaternary ammonium (QUAT), peracetic acid or no‑rinse quats that are approved for use in food processing areas when used at the correct dilution and contact time.
How do you safely clean conveyors, mixers, fillers and other food machinery?
To clean conveyors, mixers, fillers and other food machinery safely, production lines should be shut down and locked out, then disassembled as per the manufacturer’s instructions so food contact parts can be accessed. Surfaces are first rinsed to remove product, then washed with hot water and a suitable food‑grade detergent, rinsed again, and finally sanitised using an approved sanitiser or foaming system, ensuring all residues are removed and equipment is reassembled and visually inspected before start‑up.
What documentation is required for HACCP, audits and regulatory inspections?
Food processing sites need documented cleaning and sanitising procedures as part of their HACCP‑based Food Safety Program, including written sanitation SOPs, chemical lists and clear task responsibilities. For audits and regulatory inspections, businesses are expected to keep cleaning schedules, records of completed cleans, verification results (such as ATP or swab testing), chemical Safety Data Sheets and internal audit checklists that demonstrate the cleaning program is implemented and monitored in line with the Food Standards Code and customer requirements.
