How Food-Grade Curtains Can Help Facilities Maintain Regulatory Compliance

The Role of Food-Grade Curtains

Industrial curtains can be an important part of a facility’s compliance strategy. They can serve as separation barriers between different facility areas, either installed as retractable or stationary. AmCraft’s curtains are fabricated to fit your space.

When you buy the ingredients for a meal at the grocery store or pick up a prescription from the pharmacy, you want to know that those products are safe to consume. That is why the facilities that make, handle, and distribute food and medication are overseen by regulatory bodies that help to ensure quality control and food-grade compliance. What regulatory agencies oversee food and drug safety and compliance? What kinds of facilities need to adhere to these regulations? How can industrial curtains play a role in maintaining a compliant environment?

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Some of the significant North American agencies in charge of food safety are the:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is largely responsible for regulating meat, poultry, and eggs.
S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA primarily oversees processed foods, including dietary supplements, in the United States. This federal agency provides oversight on nutrition labeling and packaging. Drug safety, research, and approval also fall under the purview of the FDA.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA manages regulatory oversight for various areas, including food safety and animal and plant health.

Food Processing Facilities and Pharmaceutical Plants

What kinds of facilities need to maintain compliance with these major regulatory agencies?

Food processing facilities. Many different types of food processing facilities are subject to regulatory requirements. For example, a facility that manages meat products must maintain USDA compliance under the agency’s food safety and inspection rules.
Food distribution warehouses. Once food has been processed and manufactured, it must be shipped to retail locations, which often means time spent in a distribution warehouse. Just like manufacturing and processing facilities, these facilities are required to comply with FDA rules on food safety.
Pharmaceutical plants. Compliance with FDA regulations is essential in pharmaceutical plants, whether they make over-the-counter or prescription medications.

Benefits include:

Regulatory compliance support. AmCraft’s food-grade curtains are made to comply with specific FDA, USDA, and CFIA requirements relating to physical facilities that handle food products. The curtains are also Fire Rated ASTM E-84 Class A or NFPA-701.
Stainless steel track system. AmCraft’s food-grade curtains are available with a stainless steel track system. Additionally, the curtain walls’ welded construction helps prevent bacteria from growing.
Easy-to-clean. The curtains, made of PVC vinyl, are durable and easy to clean.

Food processing and distribution facilities, and in some cases, pharmaceutical plants, must maintain food-grade compliance carefully. Learn more about AmCraft’s food-grade curtains and how they can help your business.

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02:28 11 Sep 24

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17:01 11 Jul 24

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20:21 23 Apr 24

Amcraft has again supplied an exceptional product for another one our projects.Their sales and engineering groups were able to meet our extensive custom order. The ship date was as promised, and received in perfect condition. I can’t think of any other manufacturer who could meet our food grade needs.

D “DN” Nguyen

15:43 10 Jul 23

Kristen and the team at Amcraft was very accommodating. They made the ordering process simple, efficient and communicated their expertise with precision and accuracy. The customer curtains (2), were made to our expectations and the lead time/delivery was faster than expected.Although, they were built as curtains, we work in a hot environment and change the way we mounted the curtains. We have seen a decrease in temperature in our facility, which can be an oven.We wish the best for Amcraft, and thank you again.

Warren Evans

20:03 19 Apr 22

Our company installed a machine that is known for the generation of relatively high decibel readings. The readings were exacerbated by the location of the machine adjacent to a concrete block wall. The combination of machinery and location resulted in decibel readings that exceeded expectations.We spoke with several companies for a solution, and AmCraft was chosen for the flexibility of their product. It allowed the sound dampening wall to be retracted when service needed to be done and provided an excellent amount of sound cancellation.Andrea at AmCraft was very patient as we sorted out what was best for our process and our budget.The customer has expressed an interest in using these same panels for other applications in their mill.Good Job AmCraft!! Thank You Very Much.

How Food-Grade Curtains Can Help Facilities Maintain Regulatory Compliance

The Role of Food-Grade Curtains

Regulatory Oversight

Food Processing Facilities and Pharmaceutical Plants

Benefits include:

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