What is BS 5305 - Cleaning and disinfecting in the dairying industry about?
BS 5305 is a British standard that covers cleaning and disinfecting in the dairying industry, enabling the prevention of contamination in the dairying industry.
BS 5305 describes procedures for cleansing, i.e. cleaning and disinfecting of plants and equipment used in the dairying industry.
BS 5305 covers the use of detergents, disinfectants and combined detergent/disinfectants.
Note: BS 5305 does not contain specific or comprehensive advice on health and safety precautions and further advice should be sought as appropriate.
Who is BS 5305 - Cleaning and disinfecting in the dairying industry for?
BS 5305 on cleaning and disinfecting in the dairying industry applies to:
- Manufacturers of milking equipment
- Dealers and importers of milking equipment
- Dairy industry
- Testing labs for milking equipment
- Repair and maintenance services for milking equipment
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS 5305 - Cleaning and disinfecting in the dairying industry?
Cleaning and disinfecting of equipment is an essential aspect to ensure stable operability, performance and safety of the dairy industry. It involves approved chemical agents, cleaning buffering, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, disinfection, fumigation and more to prevent harmful bacteria and prevent spoilage of dairy products.
BS 5305 provides users guidance on cleaning and disinfecting operations at the dairy farm, processing dairy, butter, cheese, processed cheese, yoghurt, and ice cream, enabling contamination-free operations and maintenance in the dairying industry.
BS 5305 provides users guidance on plant and equipment in the production and transport of concentrated milk, including evaporators, concentrated milk coolers, homogenizers, high-pressure pumps, drying plant feed balance tanks, concentrated milk transport tankers, and more, enabling effective packaging and transportation in the dairying industry.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5305, users can develop a framework for the cleaning and disinfecting of plants and equipment, enabling the prevention of spoilage, safety and risk reduction in the dairying industry.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 5305:1984 supersedes BS 2756:1970 and BS 5305:1977, which is now withdrawn.
