BS 4285 is a European standard on microbiological examination for dairy purposes that discusses the methods for the assessment of hygienic conditions of dairy plants to enhance safety at the workplace.
BS 4285-4 is the fourth part of the BS 4285 series that describes methods for assessing the hygienic status of plants and equipment after cleaning and disinfection.
The methods described under BS 4285-4 are appropriate for farm dairy equipment, milk tanks, milk collection tankers, containers for milk, milk processing equipment and general items of equipment used in dairies.
BS 4285-4 on the methods for the assessment of hygienic conditions of dairy plants is useful for:
Hygiene practices are vital to one's health and well-being, especially in the prevention of communicable and infectious diseases. Water supply, hygiene, and sanitation are highly demanding to lower and avoid the burden of communicable diseases significantly.
BS 4285-4 provides you with guidance on general considerations, inspection procedures, preparation and use of swabs and rinses, apparatus, swabbing technique, rinsing technique, calculation and expression of results, test report, etc.
The methods and procedures provided by BS 4285-4 assist you in improving the hygienic conditions of dairy plants, enhancing safety, and counteracting adverse effects on human health and performance.
With obedience and compliance to BS 4285-4, you can significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination and transmission of contagious infections.