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PRODUCT GUIDE SYMBOLS
Oates
®
has allocated a number of symbols to help identify
prominent attributes and professional endorsements of selected
products. These include: Colour Coding, Antibacterial Properties,
Designed in Australia and HACCP Certification.
Look out for these symbols throughout this product guide to assist
in making quick, yet informed purchase decisions to ensure the
products suit the intended application and onsumer needs.
After rigorous internal testing by Oates
®
, many products in the range are also submitted to a third party for assessment and
endorsement of material safety, accuracy and appropriateness in a food application. This is issued by an independent organisation of
food safety experts, called HACCP.
HACCP Australia Food Safety Certification provides a recognised endorsement that is an assurance to the industry and provides a
guarantee to consumers of a product’s suitability for use within a food related environment. Oates
®
HACCP approved products have
been tested and accredited to deliver to following attributes:
Well designed with ‘food-safe’ characteristics
Non toxic (or appropriate levels of toxicity)
Easy to clean (or appropriate for use)
Likely to reduce the risk of any form of contamination
Designed for a low consequence of error in use
This symbol represents any colour-coded Oates
®
products. These products are designed to reduce the risk of cross
contamination between different working areas. See the benefit of colour coding on page 9 of this product guide.
This symbol represents any Oates
®
products with antibacterial treatment. These antibacterial properties help to inhibit the growth of
germs and odours in the product, enabling it to stay fresher longer.
This symbol represents any Oates
®
products, which were designed in Australia.
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