Colour code for greater food safety In the food and beverage industry, colour coding is used to ensure food safety by separating processes, zones and equipment in production and processing facilities. Colour coded separation minimises the risk of cross-contamination from microorganisms, food debris, allergens, chemicals and foreign bodies. More generally, it promotes a culture where workers take ownership of their equipment, tools and work zones. Ergonomic Scoop Think about the colour of your food product ingredients and choose a contrasting colour for the tool. Tips and tricks Keep it simple. Colour coding systems work best when they’re kept simple. Try to restrict your colour coding plan to as few colours as possible. Use contrasting colours. Think about the colour of your food product ingredients and choose a contrasting colour for the tool. This makes it easy to spot any tools or fragments that end up in a food product. Colour match tools and storage. Make sure your utensils are stored in the same area where they are used, and use matching colour coded storage solutions, such as shadow boards and wall brackets. Set up a colour coding maintenance plan. Regularly monitor and review your utensil colour coding plan to make sure it continues to protect your products from cross-contamination.
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