Why is BSEN 1276 not a fit for purpose accredditation for sanitising my dishes?
Why is BSEN 1276 not a fit for purpose accredditation for sanitising my dishes? 12th January 2024 | By Anna Armstrong | Cleaning Tips , Environmental Health , Hygiene , Sustainability , Coronovirus The Food Standards Agency has published a guidance documents for all food handlers to prevent the risk of cross-contamination of E-Coli. As Astral Hygiene are so well versed in food hygiene regulations we can now offer advice and support regarding the safe and most effective use of our products including Cleaner Sanitiser (BSEN 1276) for use on Hard Surfaces, and Bactericidal Detergent (BSEN 1040) for use in water to ensure safe food preparation. What exactly is BS EN 1276? BS EN 1276 is a European Standard which ensures that the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants are effective against controlling harmful micro-organisms. All BS EN 1276 chemicals have been tested to ensure they are killing 99.999% of bacteria within 5 minutes. Many of our products here at Astral H