Food Safety in the Agri-Food Industry : A Heightened Requirement and a Sustainable Response with Oxy’Pharm

Contamination Control : Oxy’Pharm’s Commitment to Food Quality

In the agri-food industry, controlling microbiological contamination is a daily necessity. It determines not only the sanitary quality of products, but also regulatory compliance, consumer confidence, and brand sustainability. For hygiene, quality, and production managers, every poorly disinfected surface, unchecked corner, or unrecorded operation can compromise the integrity of an entire batch – or even a whole production line.

Food contamination caused by the production environment is now recognised as a major source of food safety risk. Faced with this reality, manufacturers can no longer rely on ad-hoc procedures. Cleaning and disinfection practices must be systematic, effective, verifiable, and compatible with the operational requirements of their facilities.

In this context, Oxy’Pharm offers an approach based on proven technologies that respect food environments: automated airborne surface disinfection with Nocotech, and as an additional treatment, high-temperature steam cleaning of targeted areas with Sanivap.

This intelligent combination makes it possible to establish reliable, high-performance protocols tailored to the specific constraints of the agri-food industry.

Increasing Pressure on Disinfection Protocols

In food production, cleaning and disinfection operations shape daily routines on production sites and underpin food safety strategies as a whole. The smallest lapse can allow pathogenic microorganisms such as Listeria, Salmonella, and certain fungal spores to take hold permanently in the production environment, placing significant risks on finished products, operators and consumers.

Practices are evolving rapidly, and regulatory compliance alone is no longer enough. The focus has now shifted towards microbiological environmental monitoring, with more targeted, frequent, and well-documented protocols. Disinfection is no longer just a reaction to a problem; it has become a strategic component of contamination control and is now central to quality processes, foodborne illness prevention, traceability and CSR commitments.

And disinfection does not stop at production lines. It must now encompass all surfaces, equipment, and environments, from process machinery to storage areas and from food-contact surfaces to changing rooms, corridors and offices.

However, these sanitary requirements exist within a constrained industrial context, which include high production rates, limited downtime for maintenance, and complex areas to treat. This is combined with a constant pressure to control costs, maintain productivity, and meet environmental standards.

Manufacturers therefore need to find a balance between microbiological performance and environmental responsibility. The goal is clear: reducing ecological impact without ever compromising food safety. This means fewer hazardous substances, less single-use plastic, and fewer effluents to treat – all while maintaining full control over results.

Integrating automated, residue-free disinfection solutions such as Nocotech is therefore a logical evolution, lightening the operational workload for teams while reinforcing microbiological safety and minimising environmental impact.

Nocotech : Automated, Homogeneous and Residue-Free Disinfection

To ensure complete and safe disinfection, Oxy’Pharm offers Nocotech, an automated airborne disinfection system.

This process combines a programmable diffusion device with a hydrogen peroxide-based (H₂O₂) disinfectant. Once the room has been pre-cleaned, the operator simply enters the space’s dimensions. The device then releases a dry mist at 80 m/s, composed of microdroplets smaller than 5 µm, evenly reaching all accessible surfaces—including the most difficult areas such as crevices, high points, and machine undersides.

No manual contact is required, and no further action is needed after treatment. Disinfection is quick, reliable, simple to operate, and leaves no residue to rinse.

The disinfectants used are non-corrosive, non-allergenic, biodegradable, and food-contact compatible (the Nocolyse Food range is Ecocert certified). After action, hydrogen peroxide naturally decomposes into water and oxygen, with no impact on surfaces, equipment or the environment.

Certified by the EN 17272 standard, this technology ensures full efficacy against all target microorganisms – bacteria, yeasts, moulds, viruses and mycobacteria – with proven sporicidal activity. Nocotech can also be used for insecticidal and deodorising treatments alongside disinfection.

Suitable for both preventive and corrective disinfection – particularly in cases of contamination or microbiological non-conformities – Nocotech technology adapts to the most demanding production sites. Its mobility, simple programming and residue-free performance make it an ideal solution for critical environments in the agri-food sector

For Targeted Areas : Sanivap High-Temperature Steam Cleaning

Used selectively on sensitive or difficult-to-treat areas (such as conveyors, machine parts, or heavily soiled zones), Sanivap technology delivers deep cleaning at 150°C, without any chemicals. It effectively removes biofilms, grease, and microorganisms – including spores – without leaving any residue. Already deployed in industries such as chocolate and sugar production, it is used as a strategic reinforcement for specific needs or during technical shutdowns for deep-cleaning operations.

Oxy’Pharm for the Agri-Food Industry: A Responsible, Committed Approach for an Essential Sector

In a sector as vital as agri-food, in which food safety directly affects everyone’s health, Oxy’Pharm is committed to supporting manufacturers with solutions that combine microbiological efficacy, operator safety and environmental respect.

With Nocotech for automated, homogeneous, and residue-free disinfection, and Sanivap as targeted support, Oxy’Pharm offers more than just innovative solutions. It offers an authentic commitment to mastering contamination control as a fully-integrated part of each site’s specific processes, designed for real-world conditions and perfectly aligned with a rigorous CSR approach.

Every day, alongside agri-food professionals, Oxy’Pharm applies its expertise to deliver safer, more sustainable solutions, grounded in operational realities and firmly focused on the future.