Even though the production and trade of soft drinks is not regulated by one single directive a variety of different Guidelines as Council Directive EC/83/98 or Regulation EC/1333/2008 have a massive impact. Processors are required to have a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan or Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls (HARPC) plan in place, in place to protect consumers against food-borne illness.
While facilities vary, in general, filtration is recommended at the following stages of beverage processing:
Working with an experienced filtration partner can help you design a system that is both compliant and cost-effective.
These complimentary resources from Donaldson provide a head start:
Regulatory and Best Practice Overview:
A summary of applicable filtration and sanitary design standards for liquids,
steam, and sterile air use in food and beverage processing.
Filtration Map for Soft Drinks:
A diagram illustrating common control points in soft drink beverage
processing, along with filtration solutions to consider at each point.
Filter Maintenance Schedule:
A recommended filter replacement schedule for steam, compressed air, and
liquid filters in a process line, to optimize both safety and cost efficiency.