
In food production and packaging, the aim is to minimise the risk of contamination and to supply the customer with a safe product. Lighting also plays a part in this: Splinters or small parts that can easily be lost have no place in a food environment. High colour rendering ensures proper visual inspection of the food. Frequent cleaning of the production facilities to prevent contamination by bacteria or viruses is also required.

Non-packaged food poses a particular challenge: Injuries caused by glass splinters, plastic or other small parts in food can have serious consequences. Shatter protection prevents possible contamination, but the risk of breakage can also be minimised by mounting. The use of fracture proof materials, such as PC, lends itself particularly well here.
IFS Food certification is often a requirement for food suppliers. HACCP and IFS requirements not only apply to the IFS-certified company itself, but also to suppliers of equipment, machines or packaging materials. To meet the IFS Food standard, the HACCP concept must be applied.
The lighting is also subject to the IFS Food standard. This applies in particular with regard to shatter protection, contamination deposits and hygiene cleaning. NORKA luminaires meeting this standard come with a declaration of conformity. You can find this on the relevant product page.