Colour it clean
Vikan pioneered cleaning tool colour coding in the 1990s, and the practice has now become an industry standard, required by food safety standards around the world.
How it works
Color-coded zoning helps minimize the risk of product cross-contamination from microbes and food residues, including allergens, chemicals, and foreign bodies. It works by assigning cleaning tools a single color for use in specific areas and/or for specific tasks.
For example, red tools can be used in high-risk areas and yellow ones in low-risk areas. Blue tools could be used to clean surfaces that come into contact with food, while black ones could be used for cleaning floors. This makes it easy to identify whether tools are in the wrong area, or are being used for the wrong task.
Learn more
To find out more about color-coded zoning. download the Vikan white paper entitled "Guidance on the use of color coding to improve food safety and quality."
Not yet using color coding?
Vikan can help you get started with color coding, or update your current plan. We’ll conduct a Vikan Site Survey and develop a Hygienic Zone Plan specifically for your facility – all free of charge. The service also includes a cleaning tool management plan.
Vikan’s Guide to Color Coding
Color coding is easy to implement if done correctly from the start. Vikan’s guide to color coding gives you a brief introduction to the benefits of color coding – and some practical tips on how to put it into practice.