5. Analysis and conclusions of the Pochard study

5.1 Findings and consequences of detergent use

• When washing containers and tanks in breweries and other food processing industries using a CIP system (Cleaning in Place)

  At some point, it will always be necessary to adjust the levels of the solution tanks and their concentrations.

  The most comprehensive (in terms of complexity) example of cleaning is that carried out in a bottle washer, for which the following must be eliminated:

  • organic matter from leftover beer or other beverages;

  • glues from labels ;

  • ...