FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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After washing hands
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Before washing hands
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When soap is unavailable
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When gloves are not being used
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hand antiseptics should only be used after proper handwashing has been completed. Hand antiseptics are effective in killing bacteria and some viruses on clean hands.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hand antiseptics are liquids or gels that are used to lower the number of pathogens on skin. If used, they must comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. Only use hand antiseptics after handwashing.
Detailed explanation-3: -You can also get sick when you touch germ-infected surfaces and then touch your face. A simple 20-second hand washing remains one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy and stop the spread of bacteria and viruses. It is important to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Antiseptic handrub is defined as applying a waterless antiseptic agent (i.e., an antiseptic agent such as alcohol that does not require the use of exogenous water) to the hands. The FDA classifies ethanol, 60 to 95% formulations, as a Category I agent.
Detailed explanation-5: -Antiseptic hand-wash Washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent. Antiseptic hand rub Applying a waterless antiseptic agent to all surfaces of hands to reduce the number of microorganisms present. Hand antisepsis Refers to either antiseptic hand-wash or antiseptic hand rub.