Professional maintenance product for whom?
Buying and using a professional cleaning product is not trivial and without risk. In fact, the cleaning product that the consumer can buy in supermarkets is designed for use by “lay people” and for domestic use. As a result, the active ingredients are often reduced in order to logically reduce the risk of use.
The professional cleaning product will offer formulations with stronger active ingredients to meet the need for cleaning and disinfection in communities, hospitals, industry, out-of-home catering, etc.
The use of this type of cleaning product will require supervision through protocols for some of them. Their use or application in poor conditions can, beyond not obtaining the expected results, put the health of the user at risk.
It is therefore imperative to read the technical data sheets, SDS, danger logo,
pH of the cleaning product and any recommendations. If in doubt, our advisors are there to support you.
Professional and eco-friendly maintenance product.
To deal with the risks of formulations that are sometimes a little active, manufacturers have in recent years moved towards
products meeting the Ecolabel standard , making it possible to reduce the risks for users but also the environmental footprint.
It is therefore strongly recommended that you choose today products that meet recognized Ecological labels such as Ecolabel and NordiK Swann.
In addition, within the framework of the labor code, employers are required to assess the risks incurred for the health and safety of workers for any activity likely to present a risk of exposure to dangerous chemical agents (Article R4412-5 of decree n°2008-244 of 03/07/2008).
Taking these risks into account has pushed employers to be ever more demanding regarding the products they purchase (DUERP Single Professional Risk Assessment Document).
The risks and your choice of cleaning product, responsibilities
Many cleaning products are used today without the necessary personal protective equipment. An oven cleaner used without glasses, gloves or a mask will automatically place the employer's liability in the event that the user suffers damage following use of the product.
The first safety measure is therefore, as you will have understood, to move towards products with an Ecological label and/or without CLP. This will significantly reduce the risk.
In the event that you have to take a product outside of this field, you will need to prioritize products from recognized brands and, above all, take into account the method and protective equipment recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of a professional cleaning product also requires the implementation of training and usage protocols. In areas such as kitchen hygiene, implementing the
HACCP method is now an obligation.
Focus on UFI codes from January 1, 2020/2021
With the evolution of the classification of raw materials, the number of classified mixtures increases and poison control centers are overwhelmed by the number of declared trade names, particularly linked to the massive use of private labels (private labels).
In order to improve the identification of mixtures, the new Annex VIII in connection with Article 45 establishes the creation of UFIs, unique formulation identifiers, which will facilitate the work of the CAP (Anti-Poison Center).
What is a UFI code?
A Unique Formulation Identifier which must appear on the label of products containing a dangerous mixture. It is a 16 character alpha-numeric code.
How will it be used?
Affixed to the label of the finished product and declared via SYNAPSE, it will be used by poison control centers to identify without risk of error the product involved in an incident and thus provide the correct first aid advice.
When is the UFI mandatory?
By January 1, 2021 for professional products
By January 1, 2020 for consumer products.