Color-Coding for Contamination Control

Color-coding as a visual management tool in food processing enhances contamination control, food safety, and efficiency. When properly used, it helps prevent allergen cross-contact, foreign material contamination, and cross-contamination. It also supports GMPs, sanitation programs, and 5S systems.

Vikan pioneered the use of color-coding for food safety in the 1990s. It has since become widely adopted by global food safety standards.

Whether based on risk types, processing steps, production areas, or allergens, color coding strengthens regulatory compliance and food safety. Watch this webinar to learn about key principles, its role in 5S, and where to find practical resources.