Smart Hygiene for the Fisheries Industry

In seafood production, hygiene is everything. Managing hygiene — from the catch on the vessels all the way through to the processing plant, while maintaining the cold chain to the consumer — ensuring safe food for the consumer.

The methodology used during the cleaning process plays a decisive role.

NutroChem’s Hygiene Partnering Programme enables customers to achieve consistent and measurable hygiene outcomes throughout their operations.

1. On-Site Vessel Cleaning

   Fishing vessels — such as trawlers and longliners — These vessels have on-board processing areas that are cleaned and disinfected daily while at sea

   Vessels typically carry their own cleaning chemicals and equipment, including freezers, conveyors, mincers, sealers, and scales. The hygiene programme applied on the vessel must follow the same methodology used in the main processing facility to ensure that standards remain consistent — from the moment the fish are caught to the time they dock for processing.
   

2. On-Site Factory / Processing Cleaning

   A robust Quality Management System (QMS) specifies cleaning frequencies and equipment care to maintain the highest level of hygiene year-round.

   For example, White Fish Processing typically shuts down in October each year to allow for a full deep-clean of every area. During this time, conveyors are removed, soaked, and cleaned repeatedly to ensure complete biofilm removal.

A Holistic Hygiene approach ensures that not only the factory is cleaned, but also:

• Footbaths are maintained and disinfected

• Workers’ aprons and sleeves are cleaned and sanitised

• Hand soap and hand disinfection dispensers are refilled

• Disinfection of processing surfaces is ongoing using spray bottles which  are replenished throughout production

NutroChem’s cleaning regimes conform not only to local standards, but also to leading international benchmarks, including:

• IFS (International Featured Standards) for export to Europe

• BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global) for international food safety

• FDA (Food & Drug Administration) standards for export to the USA and Canada

This means that every participant in the process — from cleaning contractors to transporters, security teams, and maintenance suppliers — must conform to these hygiene standards or provide services aligned with them.

At NutroChem, we don’t just clean — we partner in hygiene.

Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Solutions

NutroChem provides a comprehensive range of products and services designed for both industrial and commercial cleaning requirements. Our Partner Programme allows for consultation with our specialists to ensure we deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions — minimising downtime for all your cleaning projects, from drain cleaning to high-level cleaning.

Drain Cleaning

To restore drains to full functionality, cleaning may require a combination of specialised equipment and chemicals. In some cases, only a chemical application is needed for odour management; in others, a full cleaning team equipped with high-pressure washers and extractors is deployed.

Heavy Machinery Cleaning

Maintaining your capital equipment is essential to protect your investment. NutroChem’s products make the process easier and more cost-effective. We work alongside cleaning teams to ensure best practice, compliance with health and safety, and protection of sensitive machine components.

Tyre Cleaning (Export Biosecurity)

This niche application is critical when tyres are exported. Cross-border biosecurity regulations require pre-cleaning and disinfection. Our products and cleaning programmes deliver compliant, post-clean results that meet strict border-control regulations.

Commercial Cleaning Applications

The commercial sector includes a wide range of applications — from window and solar panel cleaning to carpets, floors, and wall cleaning.

For kitchens and food-preparation environments, deep cleaning is essential. NutroChem offers comprehensive programmes to eliminate microbial build-up, grime, grease, and carbon residue. A clean kitchen means safe food and satisfied customers.

With NutroChem, no matter what the requirement — we provide the solution.