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 mould, bacteria, viruses, VOCs, fine dusts from dry ingredients
  • Improve your equipment’s resistance to corrosion
  • Fight odours
  • 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
  • Maximise operational excellence and extend shelf life

Our ProSafe 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.

Optimise performance and reduce risk with air filtration products for food safety compliance

We work with you to understand your complete air filtration needs and advise you on regulatory requirements for air quality.

Our solutions help you comply with these industry requirements and standards:

  • Food certification for components that come into contact with the product
  • VDI 6022 and ISO 846 for inert raw materials against microbial growth and deterioration in the organoleptic characteristics of food
  • Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 for all products related to the food industry
  • Products that meet HACCP risk requirements (hazard analysis and critical control points)
  • Filter labelling, identification and raw material traceability
  • EN 779:2012 for guaranteed filtration efficiency levels

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