UK growers have never been more aware of the need for strict hygiene protocols for staff, tools and equipment. Increasingly growers are looking for new ways to establish and improve hygiene systems, because if a crop becomes infected by a virus, the crop usually has to be destroyed, therefore disease prevention through meticulous hygiene procedures is critical.
A vital function that is often missing is the ability to automatically prevent staff bypassing the necessary hygiene procedures when entering the greenhouse or packhouse.
Following a partnership agreement between Elpress and CMW, UK growers can now install personal hygiene systems which are certified to the highest international hygiene standard - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP International). Elpress' systems ensure that all stages of the hygiene protocols are followed by each individual in the correct order and for the required time before they can enter the greenhouse or packhouse. This includes hand washing, hand drying, application of sanitiser, footwear disinfection and more.
Since the personal hygiene systems are HACCP certified, growers can ensure a high level of security for the crop and packing operation, and can also provide necessary documentation for routine audits.
For more information:
CMW
Stonepit Road
South Cave
Brough
East Yorkshire
HU15 2BZ
+44 (0) 1430 422222
enquiries@cmwhorticulture.co.uk
www.cmwhorticulture.co.uk