Air filtration in food processing

Food processing

Protect the health and safety of workers and your food processing equipment from indoor and outdoor sources of air contamination with tailored solutions for food processing.

At Camfil, we take food safety compliance and human health seriously. Backed by high standards of research, development and quality assurance, our pioneering air filters and cleanroom solutions for the food industry can help you comply with increasingly tough food hygiene and safety regulations.

Air filtration products designed for food processing

Here’s what Camfil’s air filter and dust collector solutions can do at your food facility:

 

  • Limit microbiological cross-contamination from mold, bacteria, viruses, VOCs, fine dusts from dry ingredients
  • Improve your equipment’s resistance to corrosion
  • Fight odors
  • Cut production downtime and product loss
  • Gain operational efficiencies, with quick and simple filter installation and accessibility
  • Comply with food safety standards – we provide food contact certification when applicable
  • Contribute to an enhanced customer food experience
  • Maximize operational excellence and extend shelf life

Camfil's range of filters offer food manufacturers peace of mind. They meet the strictest regulations in the food industry. Plus, they give you high energy efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership.

Optimize performance and reduce risk with air filtration products for food safety

Food safety requires a team of dedicated people working to ensure what we eat and drink is safe. This team, following HACCP guidelines and principles, will inevitably identify hazards from the necessary airflow in a processing facility. Many of these hazards can be controlled through an analysis of the HVAC system which includes careful evaluation of the air filters.

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