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Suchel Proquimia, the first Cuban industrial company to become self-sufficient with photovoltaic energy
Proquimia’s Cuban subsidiary, Suchel Proquimia, has made a major step forward in energy sustainability by becoming the first industrial company in the country capable of fully self-supplying through a new photovoltaic park. This solar energy...
PROQUIMIA obtains the CHARTER certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainability
PROQUIMIA has obtained the CHARTER certification (Cleaning, Hygiene and Advanced Research for Technological and Environmental Responsibility). The CHARTER certification is a European recognition that highlights companies in the sector that meet high standards of quality,...
Limiting the use of antibiotics on livestock farms
The excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics for both human and veterinary medication over the last decades is the cause of new societal concerns and challenges in animal health, human health and impact on the...
Cleaning and disinfection of milking facilities
On dairy farms, cleaning and disinfection of milking equipment and milking circuits is essential to ensure animal health, milk quality, consumer food safety and farm efficiency and profitability. Implementing and maintaining rigorous milking facility hygiene...
Advantages of low-pressure over high-pressure cleaning
For the cleaning of open surfaces in the food industry (OPC – Open Plant Cleaning), the use of equipment for the application of detergents in the form of foam is widespread. Within this range of...
Enzivix, safer hygiene processes with enzymatic technology
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium that can usually be found in the environment (soils, sewage, water, etc…). It can cause a life-threatening illness called Listerosis. People most prone to be affected by this illness...
PROQUIMIA has been awarded the IFS HPC-2023/008 Certification
This certification reforce our commitment to product quality and safety PROQUIMIA, leader in the production and development of cleaning systems and products for the food industry, has been awarded the IFS-HPC(International Featured Standards) Certification, a significant...
Peracetic acid disinfection in the food industry
Ensuring proper disinfection of surfaces in contact with food to avoid microbiological contamination is one of the main concerns of the food industry. To achieve this, and as an essential part of the implementation of a...
Textile disinfection in laundry processes
Although the main purpose of laundry processes is the removal of visible stains and soiling, textile disinfection is particularly important for ensuring that micro-organisms are reduced to hygienically safe levels, as it reduces microbiological contamination...
Virucidal efficacy of disinfectant products: EN14476 standard
The European and state legislative framework in relation to disinfectant products is regulated by Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 on biocides (known as BPR – Biocidal Products Regulation-) and Royal Decree 3349/1983, of 30 November, approving...
Foodborne viral illnesses: preventive measures
For years, food contamination through viruses has been considered the main source of infectious diseases via food (Rodrigo A et al. 2007). However, most foodborne viral illnesses go unreported because people do not seek medical...
Evolution and characteristics of quaternary ammoniums for surface disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and environments in contact with food are essential in the food industry and catering to maintain a degree of hygiene in accordance with the established requirements. To this end, as an essential part...
