Hygienic Design

Hygienic design principles ensure that equipment can be effectively and efficiently cleaned, thus minimising the potential for cross-contamination. This hub is dedicated to the engineering and materials of construction standards —developed by bodies like EHEDG and 3-A—that ensure equipment and surfaces are inherently easy to decontaminate and maintain.

You will learn:

• How to identify and avoid contamination harborage points

• Why surface texture matters

• What materials are and aren’t suitable for food contact

• How to spot a hygienically designed tool

• How hygienically designed tools can make your cleaning regimen more effective and more efficient.

Mastering these design fundamentals is essential for sustained compliance and offers a significant reduction in the risks from microbial, chemical, allergen, and foreign body hazards.