protective gloves for handling food
protective gloves for handling food
- Importance of Protective Gloves: Protective gloves are essential in the food industry to ensure both the safety of the wearer and the hygiene of food products. The HACCP concept is crucial for preventing contamination.
- Color Coding for Safety: Blue gloves are recommended as they are easily identifiable and not found in food, reducing contamination risks.
- Regulations and Standards: Gloves must comply with various EU regulations, including EC 1935/2004 for food contact materials and EU Regulation 10/2011 for vinyl products. The CE mark indicates compliance with PPE safety stipulations.
- Material Properties: Different materials like nitrile, latex, and vinyl have specific properties and regulations. Nitrile gloves are recommended for their resistance to mechanical and chemical risks and are suitable for allergy sufferers.
- Product Range: The document lists various Semperguard® glove products, detailing their characteristics, materials, and suitability for different risks and applications.
- Important Notes: Users are advised to consider the conditions of use and food contact when selecting gloves. Vinyl gloves are only approved for fat-free foods, and latex can cause allergic reactions.
Catalog excerpts
PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR HANDLING FOOD DAILY PROTECTION
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Protective gloves ideal for handling food Whether for reasons of hygiene or for preventing injuries and damage to the skin – protective gloves are indispensable in many areas of the food industry. When it comes to wearing protective gloves, the safety and health of the wearer is paramount. In the food industry in particular, contamination of products from harmful substances must also be avoided. Hence the gloves must protect individuals and products alike. SEMPERIT Technische Produkte Gesellschaft m.b.H. www.sempermed.com The key to food hygiene is the HACCP concept (Hazard Analysis and Critical...
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Material properties Gloves should basically be selected according to the nature of the activity and food involved. Due to the wide spectrum of material properties, Sempermed recommends the use of powder-free nitrile gloves in the food sector. They are free of latex proteins and therefore suitable in particular for type I allergy sufferers, do not contain softeners or accelerators, and feature outstanding resistance to mechanical and (bio)chemical risks. Very good mechanical resistance LATEX Excellent elasticity and very comfortable to wear Suitable for minor hygienic applications (no particular...
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DISPOSABLE GLOVE Product name Semperguard® Nitril Xpert Semperguard® Nitril comfort Semperguard® Nitril Xtra Lite Product characteristics ROBUST NITRILE • Signal colour blue (HACCPP standard) • Greater wall thickness • More resilience • Good chemical resistance* • Silicone-free COMFORTABLE NITRILE • Signal colour blue (HACCP standard) • Extremely comfortable to wear • Good chemical resistance* LIGHTWEIGHT NITRILE • Lavender blue, offering compliance with HACCP standards • Excellent elasticity Semperguard® Nitril Xenon Semperguard® Latex powderfree IC Semperguard® Latex Comfort Semperguard® Latex...
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