Flowfresh floors attain HACCP certification

FLOWCRETE Group Ltd has secured HACCP Certification for its Flowfresh range of antimicrobial enhanced polyurethane floors.

“Our polyurethane range has been able to achieve the HACCP International certification thanks to its ability to deliver a long list of strict food industry flooring requirements,” said Technical Director, Grant Adamson.

Together with exclusive global partner antimicrobials manufacturer Polygiene®, Flowcrete designed the polyurethane floors with a silver-ion based bactericidal additive which allows the floor finish to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria in contact with the coating, explained Mr Adamson.

 Flowfresh has also been proven to meet the ISO 22196 standard, which measures a surface’s antibacterial effectiveness. The polyurethane system underwent rigorous testing to show that it complied with this internationally recognised benchmark of quality.

The international benchmark requires that a seamless and impervious finish must be maintained at all times, even when subjected to a large-scale food processing facility’s intense working environment. Flowfresh has been specifically formulated to provide a surface that will comply with food industry regulations for an extended period of time despite the sector’s inherently challenging conditions.

HACCP standards require that floors allow for adequate drainage and cleaning. A Flowfresh coating can be laid to falls and incorporate stainless steel drainage to effectively channel contaminants and excess liquid out of the area. Coving can also be incorporated to create a seamless, easily cleanable transition to the wall and even the floor’s texture can be tailored to best suit the on-site cleaning regime.

HACCP management systems help safeguard facilities from such things as spoiled produce and tainted equipment while protecting consumers from outbreaks of foodborne illness, a potentially fatal circumstance that can have serious financial and reputational repercussions for the manufacturer.