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PureProtect products achieve outstanding results in laboratory tests in Australia
Testing in the TGA approved BioTest Laboratory in Brisbane shows PureProtect's sanitizing product achieved a 99.9% reduction against the Escherichia coli bacteria even after 14 days from one application. Further testing is underway to determine the effectiveness against many other bacteria types. For further information on the effectiveness of PureProtect products, call PureProtect on 1800 No Germs.
PureProtect launches PureProtect Germ Free 24, an innovative anti bacterial hand sanitizer
PureProtect's Germ Free 24 Hand Sanitizer has been proven in laboratory testing to be effective against many bacteria types for up to 24 hours from one application. PureProtect Germ Free 24 is available in 250ml spray bottles which are ideal for the home or the office and a convenient 50ml spray bottle. An innovative wall mounted hands free dispenser system will be available for sale soon. For further information contact PureProtect on 1800 No Germs.
10 Germy Surfaces You Touch Every Day
Many surfaces and objects you come in contact with every day are covered in germs. "There's very few surfaces that are truly clean," said Dr. Aaron Glatt, president and CEO of New Island Hospital in Bethpage, N.Y.
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Experts Tell Where Cold and Flu Viruses Lurk
Flushing Out the Truth
Dr. Charles Gerba is a microbiologist from the University of Arizona. He found that in the home, the kitchen sponge had the highest germ count, followed by the kitchen sink. The lowest bacteria count, out of 15 household locations, was the toilet seat.
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NSW Government releases new guidelines for food service to Aged Care providers
The NSW Food Authority has introduced a new law which covers NSW businesses which serve food to vulnerable persons.
The law was developed to protect vulnerable people in our community, including older persons and people who have weakened immune systems.
It will help the Authority to implement a new national standard 1 more effectively.
The new law will impact businesses such as
· hospitals
· aged care facilities
· same-day aged care services
· respite services and
· certain delivered meal organisations such as Meals on Wheels.
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NSW Guidelines for Aged Care Providers
NSW Government guidelines for food service to Child Care Centres to be released
A new standard will require businesses such as childcare centres that process food for more than six children aged four years or less to implement a food safety program.
It aims to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Because young children are more vulnerable to foodborne illness than older children and adults, improving food safety controls in food service to this group is a priority.
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NSW Child Care Food Guidelines
