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    Nortpalet analizes the suitability of plastic pallets in the meat and poultry sector

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    Analizamos la idoneidad de los Palets de plástico para el sector Cárnico y Avícola

    The meat and poultry industry is a highly regulated market with very demanding quality standards in terms of meat and chicken handling, therefore it is essential to ensure a hygienic environment.

    To comply with safety and hygiene regulations in the food industry and specifically in the meat and poultry sector, is undoubtedly the highest priority and concern of the entrepreneur. As these are environments in which food is handled daily, the cleaning conditions must be very strict and must at all times comply with the legislation required by the HACCP and European directive to guarantee proper hygiene practices, when transporting and receiving raw materials as well as caring that the facilities, structures and existing furniture are in in good conditions among other points.

    Hygiene regulations in the food sector

    Considering that the regulations involve, among other requirements, that:
    - The food is placed on a raised structure 25 cm from the ground.
    - Structures must be washable, anti-porous, in a waterproof material and resistant to deterioration and breakage. This makes plastic pallets the perfect logistic solution for companies in the sector, as it is an extremely hygienic and safe element that does not allow liquids to penetrate or that bacteria or parasites nest which could accidentally contaminate processed foods.

    The meat and poultry industry is a highly regulated market with very demanding quality standards when it comes to handling processed materials, therefore it is essential to guarantee a hygienic environment that meets certain conditions of safety, sanitation and cleanliness, reflected in the Royal Decree 179/1985 published in the OSG, regarding the Technical-Sanitary Regulation of Poultry Slaughterhouses, Cutting Rooms, Industrialization, Storage, Conservation, Distribution and Marketing of their meats.

    In order to comply with these regulations, plastic pallets are a perfect element for transport and reception of goods, that is preferable to wood. Find out more benefits of plastic pallets.

    The main advantages of plastic pallets

    - A waterproof, hygienic and antibacterial material. So, its use is highly recommended for humid environments or the ones with direct contact with water. It avoids any type of contamination.
    - Easy to wash. It is an easy and fast cleaning material.
    - With high durability. It is due to its great resistance to breakage or deformation, something that does not happen with wood, a very porous material that does not stand well time.
    - Cost reduction: the nestability of certain products, means that more units can be transported in a truck and occupies less space which reduces storage and transport costs. In addition, at the end of the life cycle of the plastic pallet, the customer can recover part of the initial investment thanks to their recyclability.

    Types of plastic pallets

    Being one of the sectors where the plastic pallet is more widespread, as a result of the strong measures of hygiene and food safety, in general, two types of pallets are used in the meat industry, according to the logistical use attributed to it:

    - Captive pallets. This means, that it’s used exclusively in the interiors, warehouse and processing plants. In this case, many companies in the sector choose the HYGIENIC range from Nortpalet for its high durability, among other benefits. One of the most commercialized pallets is the H1 pallet, a European standard.
    - Pallets for product delivery. At the time of delivering the finished product to the distributor or retailer, many producers opt for the BASIC range pallets (called lightweight or 'single use'), especially when recuperating the pallets is complicated or when you want to export products.

    It is demonstrated, that to ensure the highest quality of hygiene and sanitation in the food sector in general and in meat and poultry in particular, the most recommended logistics solution for transporting perishable and sensitive products is plastic pallets because beside being more resistant and cleaner, they are made of recyclable and reusable materials, and in many cases 100% ecological. Which means that besides being very safe elements, they take care of and protect the environment.

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    • Created 27 Apr 2018
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