What are ISO and HACCP standards and why should they be followed?
ISO standards in cleaning ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a system of international standards aimed at improving the quality and safety of processes. The following are particularly important in the field of cleaning:
ISO 9001 — quality management system;
ISO 14001 — environmental management;
ISO 45001 — occupational health and safety;
ISO 22000 — food safety, when it comes to production.
Compliance with these standards requires strict regulation of all processes, including cleaning: frequency, quality, recording of procedures, and risk minimization.
What is HACCP and why is it important? HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a system for analyzing hazards and critical control points. It is a mandatory standard for food industry enterprises. It requires:
Identification of potential sources of contamination;
Determination of critical control points (e.g., sanitation of premises);
Regular confirmation and documentation of cleaning.
Violation of HACCP requirements can result in fines, product recalls, and suspension of operations.