In the TS 13396 standard published by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE), definitions of cleaning agents used as degreasers and cleaners for kitchen equipment are made and requirements, sampling method, test methods and conditions for placing on the market are explained.
The design of this standard was based on the SANS 1255 Oven cleaner and degreaser standard developed by SABS, the South African Bureau of Standards, a leading global provider of standards, management systems, business development and regulatory approval information. This standard covers three types of oven cleaners and degreasers suitable for removing carbon deposits, grease, baked oils and other surface contaminants from industrial and domestic cooking ovens, grills, fryers and other steel kitchen equipment. However, these cleaning agents are not designed for use in self-cleaning ovens.
There are four main types of cleaning agents used in commercial kitchens: detergents, degreasers, abrasives and acids. Different cleaning agents are used according to the equipment to be cleaned, the cleaning method and the type of contamination on the equipment. Maintaining a regular cleaning and sanitation program is integral to preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning agents can cause skin irritations, chemical poisoning, respiratory problems and even death in extreme cases. Employees in a food business must know chemical hazards, how to handle products safely, and what personal protective equipment to wear when handling the product.
Effective cleaning and sanitation requires:
The operation of the business in accordance with the legal regulations for food safety depends on the regular testing and analysis in this direction.
Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, our organization also provides testing services for cleaning agents used as degreaser and cleaner in kitchen equipment, within the scope of TS 13396 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.
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