Transcription of Edition 9 Guidance Document Ambient Air Testing - SQFI
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Edition 9 Guidance Document Ambient Air Testing - SQFI
Ambient Air Testing Edition 9 Guidance Document April 2021 Copyright 2021 FMI | 1 Ambient Air Testing Definition Ambient air is atmospheric air within an enclosed food facility. Applicable Code Requirements 1. Review Glossary Terms 1. Purity 2. High Risk Area 3. High Risk Food 4. High Risk Food Processes implementation & Audit Guidance What does it mean? According to Nuno F. Soares, Air quality in the Food Industry (1), air in food products facilities is a vector of contamination, moving from one place to another, and should be a concern to food safety practitioners. Contaminants can be dispersed by aerosols consisting of solid ( dust) or liquid ( condensation water) microscopic particles dispersed in air. These particles may carry microorganisms (bioaerosols) such as pathogenic bacteria or fungi or even viruses, spores or allergenic substances. Aerosols may enter food production areas by several ways: Drains Doorways and other openings Sanitation tunnels Compressed air supplies During cleaning and washing operations Packaging Poorly designed/maintained air handling systems Roof leaks Besides that, various processing operations such as dicing, chopping, mixing, etc.
Implementation & Audit Guidance What does it mean? According to Nuno F. Soares, “Air Quality in the Food Industry” (1), air in food products facilities is a vector of contamination, moving from one place to another, and should be a concern to food safety practitioners. Contaminants can be dispersed by aero sols consisting of solid (e.g.
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