Is Resin Flooring Safe For The Food Industry?

In the food industry, maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment is essential for compliance with the regulations which govern the sector. And this starts from the ground up, with the choice of floor playing a key role in maintaining clean and safe working conditions. The floor needs to be able to withstand the physical demands of heavy foot traffic, spills and moisture, as well as heavy cleaning routines. All of which is why resin flooring has become such a popular choice for food processing facilities, restaurant kitchens, commercial food businesses and more. This is in large part because resin is designed to resist bacteria growth and be easy to clean. It also has a high level of friction, providing traction protection against slips and falls. It can also handle the use of heavy machinery and aggressive cleaning materials.

Let’s take a closer look at why resin flooring is such a popular choice for the food industry.

Compliance with regulations

Resin flooring helps food businesses comply with food safety regulations, which in the UK includes the Food Standards Act 1999, the Food Safety Act 1990, the The Food Safety Order 1991 and general food law. These are overseen by the Food Standards Agency who enforce strict compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations in any facility that produces or handles food. A failure to comply can result in large fines and even closure, so it’s vital you have a food safe resin floor that complies with the regulations and facilitates legal operations.

Prevents contamination

The non-porous nature of food safe resin flooring surfaces prevents the absorption of liquids and food by-products. Not only does this minimise the microbial growth and prevent bacteria build up in small holes in the surface but it also makes cleaning and maintenance much easier. This low contamination rate is ideal for food safe areas, especially ones where spillages can happen.

Resistance to food by-products

It’s not only bacteria and cleaning chemicals that can cause damage to the floor surface. Resin flooring also resists degradation from animal fats, blood, sugars and other food by-products that are commonly produced in food processing environments.

Safety

Anti-slip additives can be incorporated into food industry floors to create a safe working environment. This creates a higher level of friction, which adds traction to reduce the risk of slips and falls. This is very useful, especially in wet or greasy conditions where risks can be elevated. To find out more about resin food safe flooring and its suitability for use in food processing environments, you can download our guide or get in touch to speak to a member of our team.