Every company in the food industry, whether manufacturing or processing, must adhere to strict HACCP guidelines, regardless of its size. The abbreviation "HACCP" (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety system in which the company must analyse possible risks for each production or processing step and how these can best be resolved.  

Hygienic workwear is one of the central components of an HACCP concept for food producers or processing companies in order to meet the strict requirements and minimise potential hazards. But what exactly is important when selecting HACCP-compliant workwear? And once the right workwear has been procured, how do you ensure hygienic maintenance - every working day? 

Simple: Only use certified HACCP clothing 

HACCP-certified workwear fulfils the strictest hygiene requirements in accordance with DIN 10524. The standard tests the material, fit and fasteners: HACCP clothing must fulfil a wide range of requirements in order to safely prevent food contamination. Even the choice of colour is important here.  

Depending on the workplace and the respective hygiene requirements of the company, there are three risk classes for HACCP clothing, which also specify which guidelines apply to the colour of the work clothing and how often it must be changed. For example, the processing of highly perishable food (such as raw meat or fresh fish) falls into risk classes 2 and 3. For optimum hygiene, HACCP clothing in light colours should be used here. The higher the risk that food could be contaminated, the more frequently work clothing must be changed - in some workplaces even several times a day .