The Benefits of Good Hygiene in the Food Industry
It is not just about how clean the premises are………
but also how safe the food for consumption is
Food Hygiene is the prevention of growth and the distraction of bacteria
Understanding Food Hygiene/Safety
Food hygiene is more than cleanliness. It includes all practices involved in:
- Protecting food from risk of contamination, including harmful bacteria, poisons and foreign bodies
- Preventing any bacteria present multiplying to an extent which would result in the illness of consumers or the early spoilage of the food
- Destroying any harmful bacteria in the food by thorough cooking or processing
- Discarding unfit or contaminated food
The Benefits of Good Hygiene in the Food Industry
- Satisfied customers
- A good reputation
- Loyal customers
- Less food wastage and controlled running costs – higher profits
- A pleasant place of work
- High staff morale
- Lower staff turnover
- Compliance with food safety laws
- Better job security
Your Part in Food Safety
- If you deal with food as part of your job, you are recognized as a food handler
- You are legally responsible to do everything possible to keep food safe
- Your part in food safety includes:
- Keeping yourself and your workplace clean
- Protecting food from anything that could lead to illness or harm
Your Part in Food Safety
- Your part in food safety includes:
- Following good personal hygiene habits, such as washing your hands before handling food
- Staying alert to food safety hazards
- Following the rules for food safety in your workplace
- Working with care
- Telling your supervisor or manager about anything that you think could affect the safety of food
