Ultraviolet light is already used in water and HVAC disinfection applications. Heraeus Noblelight explains how it also offers a cost-effective and efficient option for food packaging disinfection.
For microbiologically demanding packaged goods such as foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, hygienic packaging is vital to ensure that the goods maintain their quality. These packaging materials can be disinfected using a variety of methods. Compared with chemical and thermal processes, UV irradiation is an extremely environmentally friendly and, at the same time, economical method.