Hygiene and product safety are the focus of process engineering in the food industry. At Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik, we comply with all national and international regulations and guidelines, including the ISO HACCP system, IFS and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP guidelines), for the contract processing of food. This applies to the HACCP-compliant processing and storage of food right through to delivery. In addition to controls and quality assurance in the area of hygiene during food processing, Ebbecke’s range of services also includes the traceability of food. The aim is to ensure that, in the event of problems, the consumer can directly trace the origin of an intolerance or allergy.
GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice
Cleanliness and hygiene are of immense importance at every stage of food production. The requirements for hygienic, clean production extend to everything that can cause contamination: This includes not only machines and production materials, but also equipment and containers, rooms and the personnel involved in the process. We keep a close eye on all these potential sources of contamination and have developed a comprehensive program to ensure hygiene and cleanliness, which also includes detailed documentation.
Implementation of the GMP system
A Good Manufacturing Practice system (GMP guidelines) ensures that manufacturing products such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are consistently produced and controlled according to defined quality standards. Every aspect of the manufacturing process is examined and covered by GMP to protect against risks that can be catastrophic to products, such as cross-contamination, contamination and mislabeling. Implementing GMP can help reduce losses and waste and protect both the company and the consumer from negative food safety events.
What are HACCP standards?
The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points concept (HACCP) also plays an important role in the area of food processing. It is a clearly structured instrument aimed at preventive measures to prevent hazards in food production and processing. Proper compliance with the HACCP standards and the high standards of food safety in a company are documented by the HACCP certificate. It is relevant for all areas of the food industry and its suppliers.
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Hygienic measures: Pre-treatment of food
Food processing begins with the cleaning of the raw product. Raw materials must be separated from dirt and impurities to prevent contamination of the end products. It should also be borne in mind that food does not have an infinite shelf life: In their pure form, they are subject to constant changes in substances, and GMP production must react to this. Thanks to clear structures and many years of experience, food can be processed quickly and therefore safely at Ebbecke.
The be-all and end-all for a clean process: cleaning the production facilities
To ensure a smooth, hygienic and clean production process in the food sector, the facilities must be cleaned at regular intervals. We take all the necessary measures to ensure consistently high quality and perfect hygiene conditions. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik customers can rely on high-quality, hygienic and fast production and processing.
Pay particular attention when storing food
Storing food can lead to changes in the structure and edibility of the products. These changes can sometimes result in the food losing its valuable properties. It is therefore important to comply with all relevant standards during storage and to implement appropriate measures to prevent contamination of stored food. With Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik’s technical knowledge and many years of experience, we can also store food without contamination.
Longer shelf life by drying food
Heat is used to remove so much water from the food during drying that the water content is between 18 and 25 %. The low water content delays the spoilage process. You can also find out more about contract drying at Ebbecke.
HACCP Food: HACCP standards
