BS EN 1276 and Dish Sanitising: What to Check
BS EN 1276 and Dish Sanitising: What to Check
Choose a cleaning and disinfection process suitable for dishes and utensils, rather than relying on a standards number alone.
What BS EN 1276 establishes
BS EN 1276 is a laboratory suspension test of bactericidal activity. It is not a hard-surface-only test and does not establish activity against flu or other viruses. See the BSI standard description.
Check the intended use
The Food Standards Agency points businesses to disinfectants meeting BS EN 1276 or BS EN 13697. A test result does not make a product suitable for every application. Check that the manufacturer permits the intended use on dishes or utensils, and follow the stated dilution, temperature, contact time and rinsing instructions.
Use a documented process
Remove food debris and clean thoroughly. Then disinfect using an appropriate method and allow the required contact time. Follow any rinsing and drying instructions. A commercial dishwasher must be operated and maintained according to its instructions. For manual sanitising, accurately measure the water and chemical quantities; do not assume that one dilution applies to every product.
See official food-business cleaning guidance. Astral Hygiene can help you compare product instructions and select suitable supplies.
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