Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022)
Section 11: Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection, pest control – Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022)

Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022) 11.1.1: 11.1.1 Maintenance and cleaning: general

Establishments and equipment are kept in a condition that makes cleaning and disinfection possible, lets them work as intended, and prevents contamination from sources such as pests, metal fragments, glass, plastic, wood, paper, chemicals, flaking plaster or other debris. Cleaning removes food residues and dirt, allergens included, with methods and materials suited to the business, food and surface, followed by disinfection where needed (especially for contact surfaces). Hygiene is kept during cleaning and maintenance; cleaning products in food preparation and storage areas are suitable for food contact surfaces; chemicals are handled, diluted and timed as the manufacturer instructs and stored apart from food where necessary in clearly identified containers; cleaning tools are designated for different hygiene zones (food contact and non-contact, for example), stored so they do not contaminate, and kept clean, maintained and replaced so they do not spread contamination.

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US FDA Food Code 2026 · 3 controls

  • 4-501.11-19 4-501.11 to 4-501.19 Equipment maintenance and warewashing operation
  • 6-501.11-19 6-501.11 to 6-501.19 Facility repair, cleaning and toilet room doors
  • 7-204 7-204 Chemicals: sanitizers, produce washes, boiler additives and drying agents

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Other controls in Section 11: Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection, pest control – Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2022)

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