Understanding all the fundamental issues in creating and maintaining hygienic equipment design is important, from facility design requirements to hygienic welding.
What often happens to change the original state of ‘hygienic design’ in a processing system and, therefore, deserves attention when it comes to maintenance?
A quick review of the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs Form 483 inspection reports of food processing operations sheds light on some of the leading conditions that may contribute to adulterated food. An FDA Form 483 is issued at the conclusion of an inspection where conditions or practices would indicate that any food, drug, device or cosmetic has been adulterated or is being prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby it may become adulterated or rendered injurious to health.