Food safety is a top priority for food and beverage processors. Preventing contamination and operating hygienically is a constant effort, especially as compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) updates becomes mandatory in 2026. However, avoiding contamination can be difficult if equipment and electrical system components are not designed for harsh washdown conditions or to deter bacterial and microbial harborage.
Ralph Contreras, ABB Installation Products and food and beverage industry expert, explains how food-grade cable management solutions, such as antimicrobial wire accessories and washdown-rated electrical components, are specifically engineered to withstand challenging food and beverage processing environments and how installation of FSMA-compliant electrical systems and corrosion-resistant conduit systems can further support food safety and compliance efforts, while also helping to improve equipment uptime.
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