In 2007 BioCote Ltd carried out an environmental trial at a facility owned by KJ Cooked Meats Ltd, in the West Midlands, UK.
KJ Cooked Meats is a fully BRC accredited company specialising in portion-controlled cooked meats and cheese. The plant was equipped with a number of BioCote® treated products, including soap dispensers and lockers. These were swabbed and bacterial counts were monitored over a four-week period. The counts were then compared to those of untreated products in the same environment.
Tests found there was an 80.6% reduction in bacteria on BioCote® treated soap dispensers compared to untreated products. There was also a 95.4% reduction in bacterial counts on the surface of treated doors, compared to untreated doors. When the average totals of all treated products were compared to those of all untreated products, there was an average of 96% fewer microbes present on their surfaces.
The trial shows that the surfaces of BioCote® protected products harbour fewer bacteria than standard surfaces, leading to cleaner, more hygienic products. This reduction in bacterial growth helps lower the risks of cross-contamination, therefore complementing food hygiene practices and HACCP compliance in environments such as production plants, catering kitchens and washrooms.
Further information about BioCote® protected products in the food and catering sector
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