Latex gloves are not recommended when handling food due to the potential for latex sensitised individuals reacting to a glove-handled food product (for example, salad ingredients). Non-latex, synthetic gloves should be used if gloves are needed for handling food in the home or food service establishments including, but not limited to, fast food and general …
The fact that protective gloves often have a blue colour may partly be ascribed to the principle of prevention defined in the HACCP concept (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Since there is a risk of parts or even whole gloves possibly being lost when foods are being processed, protective gloves worn when handling foods …
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This concept for comprehensive hazard analysis and the identification of control points is the core of the regulations for food hygiene and is intended to ensure that foods are harmless and safe to consume. The abbreviation stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. The HACCP concept follows the precautionary principle. Not only is the …
Gloves suitable for food contact may be recognised by the glass and fork symbol ( ) which is subjected to specific regulations (varies according to countries or regions) that govern articles intended to come into contact with food. For example, in the EU, framework regulation EC 1935/2004 lays down the general requirements for all materials …
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Gloves should basically be selected according to the nature of the activity and food involved. In general, it is assumed that in the food industry the direct contact time with one and the same food stuff is less than 10 minutes. Due to the wide spectrum of material properties, use of a powder-free nitrile glove …
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In PVC glove production, softeners (plasticisers) are used as one of the main materials besides PVC in order to give the material the necessary elasticity, softness and flexibility. Phthalates are not permanently bound to the PVC polymer but rather form a leachable element, which is why they show a tendency to migrate into food. As …
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