4 replies to this topic

[Cheese89]

Hello,

 

According to BRCGS standard 7.2.1, artificial nails—including fake nails, acrylics, and extensions—are prohibited.

Are employees with real nails that have polish on them allowed to wear gloves at all times while on the production or packaging room floor?

[Setanta]

Not in my house. Too many variables...the first of which is 'What if you need to move people around?'

[Scampi]

Assuming you are in a cheese house (aka federally inspected legacy plant) CFIA does NOT permit it..............so since you 1st need to follow the LAW, and 2nd your GFSI it is a resounding NO

[nwilson]

Anyone handling materials in a processing area cannot wear polish, its a big no, and also the reason we do weekly nail and handwashing verifications, to catch this prior to being allowed in the plant.  If you are visitor (not a contractor they follow the same rules) then I allow them in the plant with gloves on.  

 

Nail polish will chip off and even with gloves there's a probability of contamination

[Tony-C]

Hi Cheese89,

 

To add to previous replies, the only reason gloves would be allowed to prevent product contamination would be as a temporary measure for visitors. See quote from BRCGS Guidance below.

 

‘Long fingernails are not permitted, as they are a contamination hazard since they may break off; nor are nail varnish, nail art or false nails. Fingernails must be kept clean, commensurate with the level of hygiene expected within a food manufacturing environment. Where visitors cannot comply with these rules, other controls (such as limiting where visitors may enter and what they may touch, and the obligatory use of gloves) must be implemented to minimise the risk of contamination.’

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony

Edited by Tony-C, Today, 06:12 AM.