Automated Hygiene Stations Improve Food Hygiene Training and Assist with GFSI Hygiene Certification Efforts

Whether your food processing facility is aiming for SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000 certification, proper handwashing practices are one of the prerequisites for success. GFSI auditors will inspect for accessible handwashing stations placed in hygiene zones and production areas, ensuring that handwashing is performed correctly and effectively. Auditors will employ ATP or ASTM E1174 testing methods to confirm that employees are achieving optimal pathogen and contaminant removal. It's essential that every team member is employing proper handwashing techniques, as any swab that comes back positive could result in a failed audit.

Since 1988, Meritech has conducted over 50 independent studies, proving that the Automated Handwashing Stations eliminate more than 99.9% of harmful pathogens and allergens. These studies, utilizing ATP and ASTM E1174 testing, have consistently delivered outstanding results. Our reliable 99.9% pathogen removal rate not only showcases a facility's dedication to employee hygiene but also makes passing GFSI handwashing audits easier.

Although HACCP itself is not directly recognized by GFSI, a HACCP plan is a key component of all GFSI food safety certifications and a HACCP plan will be looked at during a GFSI audit. Meritech's Automated Handwashing Stations are designed to fit into and strengthen any employee personal hygiene HACCP plan. The one-step handwashing procedure simplifies the personal hygiene plan, while the clinical validation ensures that the safety standards are being met.