Kit for monitoring hygiene on surfaces

Checking the hygiene level - ATP, proteins

There are various tests for the detection of organic substances that make up dirt, such as proteins, polysaccharides, fats, ATP, etc. and which are related to the possible presence of microorganisms and therefore pathogens. These are usually swabs impregnated with a colorimetric indicator that changes color in the presence of the organic substance sought or swabs whose reaction must be read with a bioluminometer. They are useful for highlighting the level of hygiene (or for detecting the microbial load with bioluminescence) and for verifying the effectiveness of cleaning operations.

Environmental sampling for the search for microorganisms

Environmental sampling is carried out according to the ISO 18593:2018 method and may involve the use of swabs or sponges and cloths, but it is also possible to use other devices to sample surfaces, for example contact plates, rapid kits and boot swabs.

New trends: allergens and meat species

Finally, let's take a quick look at new trends, including the increasingly widespread need to detect the presence of food allergens and different species of meat on work surfaces, tools and machinery. By adopting an appropriate cleaning and sanitization program it is possible to effectively eliminate the risk of allergen contamination during processing. It is important to validate the plan adopted by carrying out analyzes on surface swabs and semi-finished products/products at different times of the year, with attention to methods, equipment and frequencies. Kairosafe offers rapid tests and ELISAs suitable for different needs, for an appreciable variety of allergens.

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