Until the launch of our new, green technology solutions for efficient, documented tools for the desinfection of plastic carriers have been very scarce.
MicroClean?
MicroClean was established in 2019, and is located at Andøya in Vesterålen, Norway. Our main focus is to work with research and development to eliminate bacteria and viruses in production aids made of plastic. Until the launch of our new green technology, there was no effective, measurable tool for disinfecting plastic production aids. Now we want to help increase security around the fight against bacteria and viruses in plastic goods. |
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Products / solutions
The technology is disinfection of pathogenic bacteria using wet heat. Pathogenic bacteria include Salmonella, E-Coli, Listeria and Bio-film. 99.99% The elimination percentage of the pathogenic bacteria is measured to be over 99.99%. This applies not only to surfaces, but to the entire plastic material that results from plastic being a living material. Easy to retrofit The technology can easily be mounted on already existing production lines, and will make the process more time-efficient, environmentally friendly and safe for the food we eat. Patent pending Our green technology is patented, and scientifically documented by SINTEF, which is one of Europe's largest independent research institutes. Link to reports (in Norwegian) >> |
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The problem
Listeriosis Listeriosis, caused by the Listeria bacterium, is a major problem for the fishing industry globally and one of the 4 most serious foodborne illnesses in the world. In the EEA / EU alone, 2,500 cases of Listeriosis were detected in 2017, the figures for the USA being around 17 - 1800 a year. The mortality rate is about 13 - 15%. USDA. The Economic Service (2015) estimated the cost to society (treatment, absence at work, etc.) to be approximately $ 260 million a year on average. Since the number of Listeria cases varies widely, the figures range from $ 220 million to $ 1.7 billion annually. The figures for the EEA / EU are probably in the same order of magnitude.
Most countries in the world that, for example, buy salmon / salmon products from have zero tolerance for the Listeria bacterium. Globally, foodborne illness is estimated to cost up to $ 1.4 trillion annually. https://about-listeria.com/the-economic-impact-of-listeria-infections
In the fishing industry and the food industry in general, Listeria and other disease-causing bacteria such as E-coli and Salmonella appear in biofilms on assembly lines / conveyor belts, plastic equipment such as cutting blades and containers used in production. Biofilm is difficult to control and in some cases powerful chemicals must be used frequently to keep development under control.
The technology
The technology involves using wet heat with the help of microwave "radiation". Plastic production aids are applied to water before microwave treatment. Should no water reach an area where there is a cluster of eg Listeria, the listeria cluster will have a bag, this bag the microwaves will come to for radiation "the microwaves go right through the plastic goods". With this method, an effective killing of all bacteria is achieved with a killing of over 99.99% on all plastic production aids. This method is the first in the world that is effective and measurable. When it comes to conveyor belts, these can be disinfected while production is in progress (continuous disinfection). The technology can easily be retrofitted to existing production lines today, with the exception of plastic containers up to 1,400 L, These large containers must be treated in a separate disinfection chamber.
Green technology
MicroClean AS has developed a green technology, with green technology, i.e. a technology that does not apply -and in fact replaces - the use of large amounts of chemicals for disinfection in the food industry. The technology significantly improves food safety, with the help of measurable and efficient new technology. The technology falls under the UN, pp. 3. 9. and 12. sustainability goals (Good health and quality of life, 9. industry, innovation and infrastructure and 12. Responsible consumption and production. The research communities in Tromsø, NOFIMA, in a report, scientifically confirm the problems in connection with pathogenic bacteria in the food industry.
99.99% documented effect
SINTEF has scientifically documented in a report the technology for effective killing of pathogenic bacteria with an effect of over 99.99% in plastic production aids, such as plastic containers up to 1,400 L, plastic trays, conveyor belts in plastic, plastic sensors, plastic pallets, machine parts in plastic, plastic ladle, plastic shovels etc.
Large conveyor belts used in salmon slaughterhouses can also be disinfected while production is in progress. If our new green technology can reduce cases by only 10%, the technology has made a difference.
Listeria can also be fatal to people with weakened immune systems or the elderly with a weakened general condition. Pregnant women can infect their child without becoming ill themselves, infection of the fetus inside the uterus can lead to fetal death (source FHI)
Most countries in the world that, for example, buy salmon / salmon products from have zero tolerance for the Listeria bacterium. Globally, foodborne illness is estimated to cost up to $ 1.4 trillion annually. https://about-listeria.com/the-economic-impact-of-listeria-infections
In the fishing industry and the food industry in general, Listeria and other disease-causing bacteria such as E-coli and Salmonella appear in biofilms on assembly lines / conveyor belts, plastic equipment such as cutting blades and containers used in production. Biofilm is difficult to control and in some cases powerful chemicals must be used frequently to keep development under control.
The technology
The technology involves using wet heat with the help of microwave "radiation". Plastic production aids are applied to water before microwave treatment. Should no water reach an area where there is a cluster of eg Listeria, the listeria cluster will have a bag, this bag the microwaves will come to for radiation "the microwaves go right through the plastic goods". With this method, an effective killing of all bacteria is achieved with a killing of over 99.99% on all plastic production aids. This method is the first in the world that is effective and measurable. When it comes to conveyor belts, these can be disinfected while production is in progress (continuous disinfection). The technology can easily be retrofitted to existing production lines today, with the exception of plastic containers up to 1,400 L, These large containers must be treated in a separate disinfection chamber.
Green technology
MicroClean AS has developed a green technology, with green technology, i.e. a technology that does not apply -and in fact replaces - the use of large amounts of chemicals for disinfection in the food industry. The technology significantly improves food safety, with the help of measurable and efficient new technology. The technology falls under the UN, pp. 3. 9. and 12. sustainability goals (Good health and quality of life, 9. industry, innovation and infrastructure and 12. Responsible consumption and production. The research communities in Tromsø, NOFIMA, in a report, scientifically confirm the problems in connection with pathogenic bacteria in the food industry.
99.99% documented effect
SINTEF has scientifically documented in a report the technology for effective killing of pathogenic bacteria with an effect of over 99.99% in plastic production aids, such as plastic containers up to 1,400 L, plastic trays, conveyor belts in plastic, plastic sensors, plastic pallets, machine parts in plastic, plastic ladle, plastic shovels etc.
Large conveyor belts used in salmon slaughterhouses can also be disinfected while production is in progress. If our new green technology can reduce cases by only 10%, the technology has made a difference.
Listeria can also be fatal to people with weakened immune systems or the elderly with a weakened general condition. Pregnant women can infect their child without becoming ill themselves, infection of the fetus inside the uterus can lead to fetal death (source FHI)