Handbook of hygiene control in the food industry

• Other Authors: Lelieveld, H. L. M. (edited), Mostert, M.A (edited), Holah, J. (edited)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton, Florida Cambridge, England CRC Press Woodhead Publishing Limited 2005
• Series: Woodhead Publishing in food science and technology
• Subjects: Food industry and trade > Handbooks, manuals, etc. > Sanitation; Food industry and trade > Handbooks, manuals, etc. > Health aspects
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 Developments such as the demand for minimally-processed foods have placed a renewed emphasis on good hygienic practices in the food industry. As a result, there has been a wealth of new research in this area. Complementing Woodheadbest-selling Hygiene in the food industry, which reviews current best practice in hygienic design and operation, provides a comprehensive summary of the key trends and issues in food hygiene research. The results of the R&D have been applied or are being implemented as this book goes to print.Part one reviews research on the range of contamination risks faced by food processors. Building on this foundation, Part 2 discusses current trends in the design of both buildings and types of food processing equipment, from heating and packaging equipment to valves, pipes and sensors. Key issues in effective hygiene management are then covered in part 3, from risk analysis, good manufacturing practicesand standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improving cleaning and decontamination techniques. The final part of the book reviews developments in ways of monitoring the effectiveness of hygiene operations, from testing surface cleanability to sampling techniques and hygiene auditing.Like Hygiene in the food industry, this book is a standard reference for the food industry in ensuring the highest standards of hygiene in food production.Standard reference on high hygiene standards for the food industryProvides a comprehensive summary of the key trends in food hygiene researchEffective hygiene management strategies are explored."