The need to implement health protocols in the food industry to increase food safety and consumer health against coronavirus
Food and beverage production units, in addition to the health issues that they normally observe.
must also take the necessary measures in view of the prevalence of coronary heart disease in order to have a very wide role and impact in preventing people from developing coronary heart disease.
Insufficient attention to these protocols and health issues can increase the number of patients with coronary heart disease and increase mortality from coronavirus.
Using a healthy diet can have a profound effect on increasing a person’s immune system. It should be noted that people with stronger immune systems are less likely to develop viral and contagious diseases. These people are less likely to die from deadly diseases than others.
Adequate monitoring of food health, in addition to preventing coronavirus infection, can have a far-reaching effect in preventing many other diseases as well as strengthening a person’s immune system.
Here are some protocols to follow to fight the corona virus in the food industry:
Staff screening
People working in the food industry and companies are usually in direct contact with some raw materials and devices. Infection of any of these people with coronavirus can increase the likelihood of consumers contracting this chronic disease. Therefore, it is necessary that all people working in this center are constantly screened and their health is confirmed.
Observe hygienic points in the supply of raw materials
In order to observe the hygienic points in the supply of raw materials, it is necessary that:
1 . Raw raw materials such as raw animal and marine products are prepared from industrial units and slaughterhouses with the necessary licenses from the competent authorities (Veterinary Organization and other related institutions) and adequate control and supervision at the time of purchase and during transportation to the door. The factory should be supervised by a technical manager.
2 . Agricultural raw materials should be supplied as much as possible from industrial units or workshops with legal licenses or from valid supply centers by the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, which are under the necessary monitoring and controls, and should be transported and stored under the strict supervision and control of the technical manager.
Observe hygienic tips in transportation and distribution
To prevent people from catching the corona virus when transporting products and food, it is necessary to:
1 . All equipment and expressions used in the transportation of raw materials and final products, especially tankers and vehicles, should be disinfected with appropriate disinfectants and then loaded.
2 . Loading and unloading platforms, pallets and forklifts should be disinfected with suitable materials before moving.
3 . Transport staff and personnel should be equipped with masks and gloves and undergo the necessary examinations before entering the workplace.
4 . In the distribution of products at the supply level, while emphasizing the observance of hygienic coverage by the personnel of the car disinfection department of the products department, in order to prevent direct contact of people, washable baskets or cartons are used as secondary packaging and by shearing the products. Avoid placing packages or baskets on the floor and passages.
Observance of public and individual hygienic points in the place of production and packaging
1 . Observance of personal hygiene regulations for all employees, especially employees related to production halls, packaging and storage of raw materials and products, must be seriously and strictly required and monitored.
2 . Strict implementation of cleaning and disinfection regulations in all places and spaces related to production and storage is necessary to reduce the risk of disease-related hazards and should be monitored at appropriate intervals.
3 . The production unit and the companies of the sector must provide enough detergents and disinfectants and personal hygiene items such as masks, gloves, etc.
Observance of general points for all production, maintenance and distribution units
1 . Staff training in the field of coronavirus, symptoms and how to prevent the infection should be on the agenda and its records should be kept for submission to the inspector of the Ministry of Health.
2 . In case of suspected cases in the family members of the employees, the employee will not be allowed to be present at the factory (according to the quarantine period) until the quarantine period expires.
3 . In case of employing seasonal or daily employees, receiving a valid health card before starting work will be re-emphasized.
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