HYGIENE AND CLOTHING: The role of workwear in the Food Industry

Abstract

Workwear in the food industry has an important role. Hygiene is paramount and food products must be protected from contamination and infection. Britain has a lower change rate of workwear than almost any other part of the world. Many companies fail to realise the dangers of infrequent clothing changes and rely on “home‐washing” in many cases, thus increasing the occurrence of cross‐contamination because of today's low temperature washes. To overcome such problems, workwear can be rented, laundered on site, or with an outside company. Rental companies may provide extras such as goggles, boots, hats and ear protection.

Citation

(1987), "HYGIENE AND CLOTHING: The role of workwear in the Food Industry", British Food Journal, Vol. 89 No. 3, pp. 58-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb011786