BioCote Q&A
What is BioCote®?
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BioCote ® is an antimicrobial additive that contains silver, known to be a safe and effective antimicrobial. It helps prevent surface cross-contamination by inhibiting growth in a broad spectrum of microbes such as bacteria, mold and fungi.
While BioCote offers an extra form of protection from odor, stain and materials degradation causing microbes, it must be used in conjunction with good hygiene/cleaning practices. Even in the cleanest environments, microbes can multiply. BioCote complements cleaning practices by reducing the levels of microbes on surfaces.
How is BioCote applied to the product?
BioCote is added to CDN NSF ® Certified thermometers and scales during the manufacturing process, embedded into plastic sheaths and/or plastic housing. BioCote, a permanent product feature, works continuously to inhibit the growth of material-degrading microbes, as well as odor and staining, on product surfaces.
Does BioCote affect product performance or appearance?
The addition of BioCote does not affect the performance or appearance of the product in any way other than imparting built-in antimicrobial protection as specified above.
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There are a variety of antimicrobial additives, what makes BioCote stand out?
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BioCote is the only antimicrobial technology that is HACCP certified by the USDA. BioCote’s unique HACCP certification signifies the independent assessment and verification of stringent quality control procedures – all of which have been rigorously evaluated by HACCP International’s experienced food technologists. By meeting the ten key criteria stipulated by HACCP, BioCote’s proven antimicrobial technology has been formally verified and is safe for manufacture into food contact surfaces.
All BioCote protected products are regularly validated and quality control tested to ISO 22196 where applicable, in an independent laboratory.
What CDN products feature BioCote?
All CDN NSF ® Certified thermometers and scales feature BioCote, including digital thermometers, bimetal thermometers, thermocouple thermometers, infrared thermometers, candy & deep fry thermometers, beverage and frothing thermometers, and master scales. BioCote provides an additional line of defense to protect product surfaces from microbial degradation.