Food safety is a topic of fundamental importance, as it concerns the protection of our health through the consumption of safe and hygienic foods, especially in a global context with trade, exotic products and large distribution chains.
In this article we will explore food safety, the HACCP system and the role of Everlasting products for optimal product preservation in line with national and European parameters.
What does food safety mean
Food safety is a term that identifies a set of actions that are implemented to guarantee a high hygienic-sanitary standard of food intended for consumption.
Italy and the European Union pay particular attention to food safety through a series of actions and regulations.
The main measures implemented include:
- Integrated controls in the production chain: Italy and the individual states of the European Union conduct controls on food production based on EC Regulation 882/2004. These checks verify the correct compliance of food and feed with hygiene, health and animal welfare regulations.
- HACCP system: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point is a self-control system to guarantee food safety. It involves the monitoring of critical points in food processing that may present hygienic-sanitary risks. The Italian system is ruled by Legislative Decree 193/07 and concerns the design and cleaning of premises, the maintenance of machinery and equipment, the preparation and storage of products, the hygiene of operating personnel, the disposal of waste, the transport of food and the cold chain. This type of system must be adopted by catering companies and all commercial establishments responsible for selling food.
- Food traceability: food supply chain operators are obliged to provide accurate information to consumers and competent authorities through product labels and packaging.
- Traceability of food products: defined in Regulation (EC) 178/2022, it allows tracking the path of food, feed or animals intended for food, allowing you to intervene promptly in case of emergencies or critical issues.
The objective of all these measures is to ensure that the food consumed by citizens is safe and of high quality, protecting public health and consumer well-being.
Food safety in the refrigeration sector and the role of Everlasting
As previously mentioned, food safety also depends on the correct storage of products. We at Everlasting are a national and European point of reference for the sale of professional refrigeration equipment.
From cabinets to refrigerated tables, from counters and display cases for pizzerias and pastry shops to retarder-proving systems, all products are equipped with cutting-edge solutions for food storage in line with the parameters dictated by food safety.
Our products are provided with a system in which it is possible to remotely manage and control some of the appliance’s features. The app, which can be downloaded on a tablet or smartphone, allows:
- Current cycle display;
- Turning the appliance on and off remotely;
- Graphic display of current cycle trend;
- Notification and management of any alarms or anomalies;
- Creation of new recipes;
- Viewing and editing parameters;
- HACCP reports.
Furthermore, our equipment guarantees high cold resistance without thermal dispersion, thanks to the high-density ecological polyurethane insulation.
Conclusions and Everlasting contacts
In conclusion, food safety is an absolute priority for Italy, the European Union and also for us at Everlasting. For information on our professional refrigeration equipment, contact us immediately via the form on the contact page.
