In the food industry, compliance with sanitary regulations is not only a legal obligation, but also a guarantee of quality and safety for consumers.
Standards such as those of the European Union ( EC Regulation 852/2004) require rigorous cleaning processes to prevent cross-contamination and ensure food safety.
At Giconmes, our electric steam generators offer an efficient, sustainable and accurate solution to meet these regulations while optimizing your plant’s processes. In this practical guide, we explain how our equipment helps you keep up with sanitary requirements.
How electric steam generators ensure regulatory compliance
Let’s see, section by section, how Giconmes’ electric steam generators help you comply with health and other regulations in force:
Compliance with EC Regulation 852/2004
EC regulation 852/2004 requires food companies to implement procedures based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) principles. Our electric steam generators make it easy:
- Deep cleaning of surfaces: steam penetrates into crevices and difficult areas, eliminating organic residues that could be critical points of contamination.
- Process documentation: Giconmes’ automated systems allow recording cleaning cycles, providing traceability for sanitary audits.
Risk reduction on conveyor belts
Conveyor belts are a critical point in food production, as they can accumulate residues and microorganisms. Our automated systems integrated with electric steam generators offer:
- Continuous sanitization: automatic programs that clean the belts during or between shifts, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Food contact compliance: the electric steam leaves no residue, ensuring that the tapes meet food safety requirements.
Adaptation to local and international regulations
In addition to EU standards, many plants must comply with local regulations or standards such as those of the FDA (USA). Giconmes generators are versatile and adaptable to different requirements thanks to:
- Customizable settings: adjust power and vapor volume according to the specific needs of your plant.
- Absence of combustion: avoids risks associated with gases, which facilitates compliance with occupational safety regulations.
Why is electric steam ideal for food sanitization?
Electric steam generators produce high temperature steam without combustion, making them a powerful tool for cleaning surfaces, conveyor belts and equipment in the food industry.
Here are some key reasons why they are perfect for meeting sanitary regulations:
Chemical-free pathogen elimination
High temperature steam (up to 180°C) eliminates bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli without the need for aggressive detergents, reducing the risk of chemical residues in food.
Precise control
Our systems allow you to adjust the pressure and temperature of the steam, ensuring homogeneous cleaning that meets the strictest hygiene standards.
Sustainability
By generating no emissions, the electric generators are compatible with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
Additional benefits of electric steam for your plant
In addition to ensuring regulatory compliance, Giconmes electric steam generators offer operational advantages that improve the efficiency of your business:
- Time savings: steam cleaning is faster than traditional methods, reducing production downtime.
- Lower water consumption: compared to pressure washing systems, steam uses less water, in line with resource management regulations.
- Simple maintenance: our electric boilers are compact and do not require complex ventilation or fuel storage systems.
Case study: a fish processing plant
A fish processing plant in Spain faced challenges in complying with health audits due to residues in its cutting equipment.
By implementing a Giconmes electric steam generator with automatisms, they achieved:
- Reduce cleaning time from 2 hours to 45 minutes per shift.
- Eliminate the use of chemical detergents, complying with waste regulations.
- Pass sanitary audits without observations, thanks to the traceability of cleaning cycles.
How to get started with Giconmes
Complying with sanitary regulations does not have to be complicated. At Giconmes, we offer you:
- Personalized advice: we analyze the needs of your plant and design a customized solution.
- Quick installation: our equipment is easy to integrate into existing production lines.
- Training and support: we train your team to maximize the use of the generators and automatisms.
Ready to take your plant sanitation to the next level? Contact us today at giconmes.com and find out how our electric steam generators can help you meet sanitation regulations with ease and efficiency.