The food and beverage industry is well regulated and there are strict controls on how manufacturing facilities must operate to ensure that food is produced free of contaminants and safe to consume.

Air quality and hygiene are paramount to ensure both the safety of food production and for the environment for staff working in food and beverage facilities. This publication will assist sites in carrying out internal risk assessments and provide the key facts that should be considered.

This publication has been written with reference to the Eurovent 4/23 standard which defines the recommended air filtration efficiencies dependent on application and outdoor air quality. The publication will help sites to define outside air quality, the supply air category to achieve, and identify the right filter choices for each facility.

Who should use this publication?

This guidance is aimed at individuals and teams responsible for food production facilities and sites seeking more information on sections of the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety.

Please note, this title comes in PDF format only.

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