Made specifically for FDA packaging requirements and GMP copacking guidelines, our hand and footwear hygiene stations are designed to provide a comprehensive and efficient solution for maintaining compliance and removing human error in food packaging and copacking facilities. Our copacking food packaging equipment uses automation for touchless operation, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and eliminating 99.9% of harmful pathogens. CleanTech® automated hand and footwear hygiene stations ensure compliance with FDA packaging requirements and enhance the overall safety and efficiency of food packaging and copacking facilites.
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We've spent three decades developing and perfecting technology that blends engineering, science, and chemistry to automate the hygiene process, overcome human variability and provide a vastly more efficient and consistent hygiene event.
Remove more than 99.9% of pathogens from hands, including major allergens like gluten and lactose, in a 12-second hand wash cycle.
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Learn More →Simultaneously clean employee hands & footwear in just 12 seconds for complete cGMP compliance.
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Proven in certified, independent laboratories to remove more than 99.9% of pathogens from hands.
Fast and easy for users, regardless of age, language or skill level to eliminate 99.9% of pathogens from their hands.
Designed for optimal pathogen reduction when used in Meritech automated hygiene systems.
Hygiene method with zero waste of water or chemical.
It is crucial for food packaging and copacking facilities to ensure hygiene compliance with GMP Guidelines for food packaging and FDA food packaging regulations. That's where our copacking and food packaging equipment with hygiene automation comes into play.
Not only do Meritech’s automated hygiene solutions reduce the risk of cross-contamination and pathogen spread they:
Take your food packaging and copacking facility to new heights of hygiene efficiency and excellence by streamlining your operations and reducing human error with Meritech's hand and footwear hygiene solutions.
We've taken extra steps to ensure that our automated hygiene systems meet the highest GMP packaging guidelines and FDA food packaging requirements for your food packaging and copacking facility. To best comply, it is essential to use clinically validated hand and footwear hygiene equipment made for food packaging facilities.
Through over 50 third-party efficacy studies conducted in certified independent laboratories, our automated handwashing and footwear systems have proven their capabilities. These specialized laboratories utilized the ASTM hand hygiene testing mandated by the FDA in the Guidelines for Healthcare Hand Hygiene TFM. This testing methodology, known as the “Glove Juice Test Methodology,” creates a controlled environment that minimizes variables, ensuring the most accurate results. As a result of these studies, Meritech's CleanTech® automated hygiene systems are scientifically validated to remove more than 99.9% of pathogens from hands during each 12-second cycle.
CleanTech® by Meritech hand and footwear hygiene machines are a game-changer when it comes to preventing food recalls and cross contamination in copacking and food packaging facilities. Proper handwashing and footwear handling are the most powerful defenses against pathogen transmission.
However, since humans naturally are prone to error, traditional hygiene leaves room for human error leading to contamination in your food packaging and copacking facility. Our food packaging equipment removes more than 99.9% of pathogens from hands and footwear in just 12 seconds, every time. Be confident in your copacking and packaging hand and footwear hygiene compliance with Meritech.
We have developed uniquely formulated hygiene solutions for hands, footwear, and equipment made for food packaging FDA regulations and copacking GMP Guidelines. Through extensive clinical testing, we have crafted the perfect formula for a perfect handwash so you can waste less while removing more than 99.9% of harmful pathogens in a single hygiene event. Plus, not only are these unique solutions designed for optimal pathogen reduction, but they also improve skin health, which is important for the prevention of pathogens. Our solutions are also alcohol-free, fragrance-free, triclosan-free, dye-free, biodegradable and kosher.
CleanTech® handwashing and footwear systems revolutionize the concept of sustainable and eco-friendly hygiene for the food packaging industry.
Food packaging facilities and copacking companies can take steps towards reducing their environmental impact by incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging equipment and solution.
When it comes to the bakery industry, hygiene is of utmost importance. Ensuring that the products we consume are prepared in a clean and safe environment is crucial. That is why Commercial bakeries must invest in top-quality hygiene equipment to maintain the highest standards. Meritech's automated hygiene equipment uphlods the highest standard of hygiene by removing 99.9% of dangerous pathogens from hands and footwear in just 12 seconds. This state-of-the-art commercial bakery equipment not only meet the strict industry regulations but also facilitate efficient workflow, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
A good manual handwash is effective at reducing hand bacteria counts, no doubt. However, the manual handwash method cannot be guaranteed to be consistent from person to person and day-to-day, otherwise this would be a good alternative. Manual handwashing is inherently variable. Important aspects of the handwash, such as amount of soap, amount of water, coverage of the hand (fingernails, fingertips, between the fingers, wrist, etc.), and duration of the wash vary from wash to wash. By automating the process, these aspects are closely controlled and each person gets a high-quality handwash independent of the human variability factor. If you have had no problems in the past, then statistically you are overdue for a problem. CleanTech will standardize each hand wash and guarantee clean hands. Meritech has performed an independent study which demonstrates that our technology-based approach to hand hygiene, with a 12 second cycle, is equivalent to a full 1 minute wash (30 seconds of lathering, 30 seconds of rinsing).
Because of the high risk of cross contamination! In a study by BioScience Laboratories that tested randomly selected vinyl food grade gloves, 80 percent were found to have pre-existing punctures or tears. In addition, the use of gloves creates the perfect environment for the breeding colonies of pathogens on the hands. When handwashing was performed prior to gloving, no significant microbial growth was observed. In another study, hands that were initially inoculated with E. coli before donning gloves were determined to have significant counts on the outside surface of the gloves after use – this is known as cross contamination and it is why there are many industries that actually discourage glove use. For those companies that do use gloves, the CDC recommends washing before gloving due to the rapid growth of bacteria on gloved hands, and due to the risk of punctures and tears during use. When hands are washed effectively prior to wearing gloves, the risk of cross contamination is reduced but the key is that the manual wash needs to be effective. Only a Meritech CleanTech system can guarantee an effective wash prior to gloving.
Hygiene plays a crucial role in preventing allergen transfer. By implementing and maintaining proper hand and footwear hygiene practices, commercial bakeries minimize the risk of cross contaminating their goods with allergens and dangerous pathogens. Proper hygiene in commercial bakeries is a simple yet effective way to prevent the transfer of allergens.
Alcohol gel is not the answer to the problem of poor hand hygiene and should be used ONLY when manual washing or a Meritech system is not readily available (this is the position of the FDA)! Instant hand sanitizers are not an acceptable method for handwashing in any food applications (production or food service). The reason is that hand sanitizers are rarely used correctly, and if they are, the contact time should be 20 to 30 seconds total, to be effective against many pathogens. Sanitizers are NOT healthy for the skin and actually damage the skin to the point it is easier for many pathogens to colonize in the cracks of dried and dead skin. Most importantly, alcohol gel sanitizers are not effective against many pathogens and the use of alcohol gel can actually promote the spread of disease by creating a false sense of security and discouraging effective handwashing. Norovirus on cruise lines are a great example – the CDC has clearly stated that alcohol gel does not kill or remove norovirus and cruise lines are being required to encourage more regular or CleanTech automated handwashing. When instant hand sanitizers are used in ANY application, people are misled to believe that they are cleaning their hands; therefore they lessen their trips to a sink with soap and water. This false sense of security actually increases cross contamination and infection rates.
Food safety and hygiene are of utmost importance when it comes to handling and preparing goods in commercial bakeries. Following proper food safety practices and implementing an effective food safety management system are crucial to ensure your commercial baked good's quality and well-being of your customers. By understanding and implementing food safety measures, you not only protect the health of those consuming your food but also uphold the reputation of your commercial bakery.
Please refer to each model’s spec sheet for details. All systems require the same plumbing as a standard sink; hot & cold water supply and a drain, and 110V power outlet. Note that our systems do not heat the water. The hot water is supplied by the facility and then the system will automatically blend the hot and cold to about 105ºF. If there is a hot water supply problem, a booster heater is recommended and Meritech engineers can help you with specifications for a booster heater.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers is of utmost importance in the food industry, and that's where pathogen removal techniques play a crucial role. Pathogens can contaminate food and pose severe health risks. Meritech's automated handwashing and footwear hygiene systems designed to eliminate these harmful pathogens, providing you and your commercial bakery's consumers with peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your food.
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Designed to help you create a culture of hygiene excellence at your organization, the Employee Hygiene Toolbox includes six modules covering everything from hand hygiene best practices to hygiene zone design.