Hygienic entrance: everything you need to know about operation, legislation and smart innovations

In the food industry, hygiene is not an afterthought, but the basis for safety and quality . A well-equipped hygienic entrance is therefore of great importance. But what exactly should you pay attention to? What types exist, what is required by law and how do you take advantage of the latest innovations such as eLink?

This blog tells you everything you need to know about hygienic entrances: from basic operation to digital control.

Why a hygienic entrance?

The hygienic entrance is an important step in many production companies to ensure the food safety of products. A hygienic entrance is a physical passage between "dirty" and "clean" areas in a production environment. Employees clean and disinfect their hands and shoe soles here to prevent cross-contamination. If desired, the entrance can force employees to follow the correct hygiene steps. Only after correctly completing all hygiene steps will an employee be granted access to the production area.

What are the legislative requirements?

Standards such as IFS, BRC and HACCP set clear requirements for personal hygiene. For example, you must be able to demonstrate that employees wash and disinfect their hands when entering the production area.

All Elpress hygienic entrances meet the laws and regulations regarding the disinfection of hands and the cleaning of shoe soles. The entrances are also HACCP International certified and therefore supportive of your HACCP environment.

Types of hygienic entrances and applications

There are several possible setups, so you can put together a hygienic entrance that suits your personal needs and requirements. Consider the number of users, the desired steps andthe space in which the hygienic entrance will be placed. Possible facets:

• Hand hygiene: washing, drying and disinfecting
• Sole cleaning: cleaning, disinfecting, shaft cleaning
• Persons and time recording
• Built-in model
• Double versions
• Central chemical supply

Wondering which solution meets your needs? Fill out the hygiene selector and immediately receive tailored advice for your situation.

Digital control with eLink

Where everything used to be set and controlled manually, eLink provides a digital login environment for smart hygiene control. Employees can now log in to the entrance's interface. After logging in, it is possible to:

• Change settings (such as lead time or dosage)

• Analyze malfunctions and view logs

• Receive notifications in case of deviations (e.g. no soap pressure)

• Schedule maintenance based on actual usage

eLink works via its own Wi-Fi network and can be linked to eCloud for central monitoring. So you always have real-time insight, without depending on physical control.
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What does a hygienic entrance cost?

The price of a hygienic entrance depends on type, design and choice of material. A simple hand hygienic entrance is more economical than an elaborate variant with sole cleaning and access control. Models in stainless steel often require less maintenance and last longer, but are more expensive to purchase. Want to know more about the cost of a hygienic entrance? Then read this article "What is the price of a hygienic entrance?"

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