Food and Hygiene Applications

ClearShield® grades for Anti-bacteria - Food contact - Heat performance

ClearShield Food & Hygiene protects glass and ceramic surfaces to make them easy-clean and stain-resistant:-

where good hygiene is paramount, such as:-
- medical facilities, e.g, hospitals and surgeries
- laboratories

with direct or indirect food contact, such as:-
- holloware
- food counters and food preparation/processing areas
- cooker hood glass
- kitchen splashbacks

ClearShield Heat Performance combines the above benefits where higher heat resistance is required, such as:-

ovenware
glass oven doors
glass hobs

Saves time, effort and money by –

creating easy to clean, Low-M (Low-Maintenance) surfaces
reducing cleaning frequency by 50% on average
reducing the need for harsh cleaning materials

Enhances surface appearance by –

protecting against staining / discolouration
eliminating damage by aggressive cleaners

Improves surface hygiene by –

resisting adhesion and growth of microbes
making removal of contaminants more thorough

ClearShield Food & Hygiene and ClearShield Heat Performance are the latest additions to Ritec’s proven ClearShield glass surface protection range, providing effective protection against:-

staining / discolouration by food
adhesion and growth of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and fungi on surfaces in food processing plants, restaurants and hospitals.

Meets EU and US FDA Requirements
ClearShield Food & Hygiene and Heat Performance meet European Union (EU) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for direct contact with all types of food, as confirmed by an independent laboratory accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Extract of report on ‘Adherence of Bacteria to Surfaces Treated with ClearShield’ by the Centre for Applied Microbiology & Research, Public Health Laboratory Service, Porton Down, Salisbury:

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Micrograph of cells of staphylococcus aureus adhering to glass slides (after washing)

‘In conclusion, the results clearly show that ClearShield firstly impeded adherence of bacteria and secondly encouraged desorption by washing.’ - Public Health Laboratory Service

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ClearShield® grades for Anti-bacteria - Food contact - Heat performance

Saves time, effort and money by –

Enhances surface appearance by –

Improves surface hygiene by –