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At Union Jack, we are committed to providing the best and highest quality product options for all levels of FDA / Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) implementation. Ultra Safe Technology (UST) is Vikan’s latest initiative to create the most secure, safe and hygienic cleaning tools for the food and beverage industry. [...]

Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is a byproduct of the brewing process that accounts for approximately 85% of the waste produced by a brewery. BSG is composed of barley malt grain husks and is the solid food waste residue after wort production. Once the malt is mixed with hot water and steeped into sugars, the liquid wort is separated from [...]

You asked and we delivered! Our customers were dissatisfied with the unsanitary and short-lived components of available sampling dippers. Many dippers have plastic cups with metal screws that can break off into your batch and introduce the risk of foreign-object contamination. In response, we created a line of one-piece, stainless steel dippers that are food safe and [...]

Ten years after the passing of the FSMA food safety regulation in 2011, the Preventative Controls for Animal Foods Rule still holds animal food to the same standards as human food. Pet food (including dog treats and cat treats) manufacturers must adhere to GMPs and a written food safety plan that includes a hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls [...]

Employees can track in a myriad of potential contaminants and unknowingly put an operation at risk each time they enter a food production area. Shoes and boots are among the worst culprits in spreading harmful germs and bacteria such as Listeria Monocytogenes, Salmonella, and E. Coli. The effective use of disinfectant floor mats provides a [...]

Choosing the right shovel can make all the difference. Whether you simply require FDA/HAACP color-coding compliance or also certain features like lightweight, non-sparking, reinforced, metal detectable or ergonomic design, we carry a variety of shovel styles and sizes to meet your needs. And, all of our shovels are approved for direct food contact.PLASTIC. Our durable plastic shovels are made from FDA-compliant [...]

If tubes and valves are on your cleaning list, we’ve got the best brushes for you. Our selection of FDA-compliant and durable Vikan Tube & Valve Brushes are perfect for your brewery, winery or food/beverage production facility. Helically wound,13 gauge stainless steel shafts makes them chemically resistant, flexible and strong. Low absorption polyester bristles and polypropylene grips make tough cleaning [...]

Established in 1966, Dycem is a world-leading manufacturer of contamination control mats and flooring. They serve a number of industries that have clean rooms, critical areas and controlled environments including pharmaceutical, aerospace, semi-conductor, biomedical, hospitals, medical device manufacturers, automotive and food processing/packaging. Dycem contamination control mats and flooring are manufactured with a patented polymeric compound, [...]

When shopping for cleaning brushes, you have a lot of options in terms of bristle type, stiffness and design. Union Jack offers a large selection of  hygienic brushes for food & beverage. And, we make it easy to shop with filters on bristle type, color, stiffness and brand (see left panel of any category page). The [...]