{"id":98933,"date":"2022-07-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnotri.com.br\/blog\/the-importance-of-complying-with-health-standards-in-the-refrigeration-sector\/"},"modified":"2022-07-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T03:00:00","slug":"the-importance-of-complying-with-health-standards-in-the-refrigeration-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecnotri.com.br\/en\/blog\/the-importance-of-complying-with-health-standards-in-the-refrigeration-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of complying with health standards in the refrigeration sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those who work in the refrigeration sector need to follow various health standards to certify the safety of products. In addition to ensuring the health of consumers and employees, this provides a positive impact on the company and regularity in the event of inspections.<\/p>\n

But, do you know what these rules are and what can happen if your business does not comply? To answer these questions, we prepared an article on the subject. Follow the text to stay up to date with the topic and check out tips to protect your establishment.<\/p>\n

What are the health standards for the food segment?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before knowing the exclusive rule for slaughterhouses, you need to understand the main standard for the food sectors in general. This is Resolution-RDC No. 216\/2004, a technical booklet of good practices for the food sector, which aims to avoid harm to consumers’ health. Among the main topics of the regulation are:<\/p>\n

– Environmental and employee hygiene;
\n– Physical structure of the site;
\n– Waste management;
\n– Pest control;
\n– Adequate equipment and utensils;
\n– Care with inputs;
\n– Required documentation.<\/p>\n

Each state and municipality can also create additional rules. Therefore, it is very important to carry out a specific analysis in your region. If you have any doubts, contact the supervisory body in your city.<\/p>\n

Get to know NR-36: the standard for refrigerators<\/b><\/h2>\n

Regulatory Standard No. 36 of the Ministry of Labor and Employment is the main existing rule for refrigeration industries. Its purpose is to establish minimum obligations for the assessment, control and monitoring of risks in services involving the slaughter and processing of meat and meat products intended for human consumption.<\/p>\n

Therefore, NR-36 is quite comprehensive and includes several aspects of occupational health and safety, such as organizational structure with a focus on ergonomics, working hours, furniture, appropriate machines and equipment, clothing, tools and training. Despite being known as the standard for slaughterhouses, it covers all establishments that handle meat and meat products.<\/p>\n

What are the penalties for slaughterhouses that do not comply?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Health surveillance can inspect your company at any time, as inspections do not have specific dates. In some cases, visits occur after anonymous complaints, to investigate the facts.<\/p>\n

Inspectors examine slaughterhouses and slaughterhouses, in addition to checking the application of self-control programs, company documentation and the health conditions of animals. Viscera and carcasses are also inspected.<\/p>\n

If the supervisory body finds any irregularity, your establishment will be fined and punishments are established as mild, serious or very serious. According to the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), the following penalties may be applied:<\/p>\n

– Warning;
\n– Fines;
\n– Seizure of products;
\n– Interdiction and destruction of products, services and machines;
\n– Total or partial closure of the site;
\n– Disposal of materials and equipment;
\n– Suspension of sale or manufacturing of products;
\nSuspension or prohibition of advertising;<\/p>\n