Level 4  Food Safety

Nine consideration that should be taken into consideration when selecting chemicals for cleaning and disinfection

• Food safe – is the product Suitable for the type of food, and area where the product will be used

• Toxicity and odour – will the product effect food being produced

• Type of micro-organisms present

• Type of surface to be cleaned

• Temperature required for application

• Application method

• Time available

• Compatibility with other chemicals used

• Storage and size of the containers – can the chemicals be stored in the area provided