If you’re looking for a way to cut down on food waste in your kitchen, consider utilising a food rotation labelling system. Amid the global pandemic, food safety practices are being reviewed on all sides. Governments across Europe regulate food safety labelling, but if staff members do not follow best practices, the risk of cross-contamination and spreading foodbourne illnesses increases.
Governments require food labelling to protect public health and decrease illness. Labels help prevent cross-contamination and the spread of foodborne illnesses. They also help kitchens and customers keep track of allergens and additives. Failing to use labels properly puts your guests at risk and increases the chances of your operation getting into trouble with health and safety officers.
Utilising a food rotation labeling system like our DateIt™ Food Rotation Labelling System benefits kitchens in several ways. Start by choosing dissolving, reusable, removable, WashOff, Peel Off or permanent labels. Depending on the food storage containers you use and the foods you are preparing, it may be best to use a variety of labels.
Our wide array of label designs includes “Use By” or “Use First” labels or Day of the Week labels. Other designs allow space on the label to handwrite the type of food item, the prep date and its use by date. We highly encourage labels to include the following information:
- Food/drink name
- Ingredient/allergen list (if applicable)
- Prep date
- Use by date
- Weight or volume (if applicable)
Employees must follow a set standard regarding expiration dates. They must also follow the labels and rotate food in the coolers as needed to prevent food spoilage. If everyone follows a different standard, errors will inevitability occur.
We have a wide range of food safety labels to help you avoid food safety scandals and accidents. And our DateCodeGenie® labelling system can help automate your labelling system and reduce errors even further.