Chlorine-Free Cleaning Protocols
Ensuring milk quality through safer cleaning alternatives
Why Chlorine-Free Matters
There are increased food safety concerns regarding the use of chlorine for cleaning milking equipment, due to residues of TCM and Chlorate. The Irish dairy sector is committed to the removal of chlorine from the milk production supply chain.
Research shows chlorine-free cleaning systems can maintain milk quality while eliminating risks associated with chlorinated byproducts. These protocols require:
Transitioning to chlorine-free cleaning helps dairy producers meet stringent EU regulations on chlorate residues while maintaining the highest standards of milk quality and food safety.
Quick Facts
Chlorine-Free Resources
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Research Paper
Paper by David Gleeson, Teagasc on Chlorine free cleaning protocols for milking equipment
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Short video by David Gleeson on chlorine-free cleaning of milking equipment
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Official resource center for chlorine-free dairy practices and guidelines
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Milk Quality Ireland interprets the ISO international standards on milking equipment for use in Ireland and defines further additional recommendations.