How to Minimise the Risk of MRO Chemicals in Food Production Processes

The Australian summer brings with it a heightened risk of potentially fatal contaminants entering our food due to careless food handling practices and poorly maintained equipment.

According to CRC Industries Australia Managing Director, Murray Walran, summer is a crucial time to audit food production processes for the safest outcomes with the warmer temperatures leaving zero margins for error.

"Industrial kitchens and food manufacturing plants are well aware of the importance of proper refrigeration, sterilising equipment, removing waste and avoiding cross-contamination when it comes to preventing food poisoning," Mr Walbran said.

"It is equally important to focus on the procedures, products and equipment used to maintain machinery in the food manufacturing and processing sectors to ensure the highest standards for reliability and safety are being met."

Farm to plate food safety is a primary concern across the entire supply chain. Food processors and packaging manufacturers have an obligation to keep their plants running efficiently while preventing contamination of their goods.

To help minimise the risk of maintenance, repair and operations chemicals across all food processing and non-production areas, CRC has developed the HACCP Certified Greenlight Food Safety Program - a visual identification labelling program that ensures maintenance employees use and store MRO chemicals in the proper locations and in accordance with audit requirements. 

"At CRC we understand the food industry, whether growing, producing, processing or packaging, requires the most stringent conformity of compliance," MR Walbran said.

"Well maintained equipment is one of the golden rules for keeping safety standards high in food-processing facilities. 

"Poorly maintained equipment or equipment serviced with substandard maintenance products will inevitably lead to machinery breakdowns, compromising production processes and jeopardising food safety."

Since the 1960s, CRC has been providing innovative solutions to the ever-changing food and beverage industry through revolutionary technology and products of superior quality.

As an ISO certified manufacturer, CRC is committed to continue leading the evolution of maintenance chemicals as they relate to regulatory compliance within the food industry.

In addition to food grade lubricant products, CRC offers a wide variety of aqueous cleaners, heavy duty degreasers and precision cleaners that meet Australian compliance standards for food-processing and handling plants. 

CRC GREENLIGHT Food Safety Program

CRC Industries GREENLIGHT Food Safety program offers the food industry a complete food grade compliant MRO lubricant management program. Click below to find out more: