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FOOD PROCESSING: UV-C Disinfection Solution for Albanian Meat Factories

Case Studies FOOD PRODUCTION MEAT
08.11.2023
FOOD PROCESSING: UV-C Disinfection Solution for Albanian Meat Factories - Light Progress

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Client Background:
EHW and FIX, two prominent meat processing companies in Albania, faced significant challenges in maintaining product quality and safety due to mold contamination, particularly in their sausage products within their facilities located in Tirana, Durres, Porche and Paquin.
Client's Challenge:
The main challenge for the client was to manage mold formation on their meat products, posing a significant threat to product quality and safety. The client explored various solutions, including Hepa and Mesh filters, to address this issue but found them insufficient.

Solution Provided:
To address these challenges, UVL Albania, in collaboration with Light Progress, introduced advanced UV-C disinfection technology tailored for the meat processing industry. The proposed solution involved the installation of UV-C devices from the UV-FLOW-WL and UV-REFLEX series, designed to eliminate mold spores and other pathogens effectively. A trial period of 2-3 weeks was conducted, during which the UV-C devices were installed and tested within the clients' facilities. Both EHW and FIX, equipped with their microbiological laboratories, rigorously assessed the effectiveness of the devices during this period.

Implementation Process:
During the implementation phase, UVL Albania seamlessly installed the UV-C devices in the clients's facilities. The successful installation was attributed to the expertise of UVL Albania's technicians and electricians, coupled with the clear and comprehensive instructions provided in the device manuals. The devices were seamlessly integrated into the environments of both meat factories. Have been installed products from UV-FLOW-WL series and UV-REFLEX series.

Results and benefits:
Once successfully installed, the UV-C disinfection devices achieved significant results for the customer:

  • Improved Product Safety:Our devices consistently controlled the microbial load throughout the production and storage, ensuring the delivery of safer, high-quality meat products—particularly sausages.
  • Shelf-Life Extension: in addition to improving microbial control, they significantly extend the shelf life by reducing surface contamination and maintaining a cleaner aging environment.
  • Vantaggio competitivo: l'implementazione della tecnologia di disinfezione UV-C ha aggiunto valore alle aziende dei clienti. Ora potevano commercializzare i loro prodotti come preparati in un ambiente igienico e sicuro, migliorando così la reputazione del loro marchio.
Our Expertise:

With decades of experience in UV-C technology, Light Progress has honed a deep understanding of the unique needs of the meat processing industry.
Our team works closely with clients to implement tailored solutions that enhance both operational efficiency and product quality.
From device selection to installation and testing, we provide comprehensive support to ensure seamless integration into any facility.
Our solutions go beyond addressing microbial control challenges.
We introduce significant operational advantages, such as reducing the need for frequent equipment maintenance or the washing and brushing of finished meat products, saving time and resources while maintaining high hygiene standards.
Implementing our UV-C systems for hygienic air treatment is a straightforward process, yet highly customizable to meet the specific requirements of each facility.
We begin by analyzing the type of space—processing areas, cold storage, or dry-aging rooms—performing risk assessments and evaluating environmental conditions.
Understanding airflow patterns, including inlets, outlets, and evaporators (whether single-flow or dual-flow), is critical to optimizing system placement and ensuring maximum decontamination efficiency without disrupting airflow or product storage.
Facility size is another key consideration. Using advanced calculation software, we scale our UV-C solutions to cover areas of varying sizes and volumes. Larger spaces require either a greater number of devices or more powers, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective microbial control.
This adaptable, easy-to-install approach underscores Light Progress’s commitment to delivering seamless, innovative, and reliable solutions that uphold the highest hygiene standards while enhancing meat preservation and quality.


Our mission is to elevate industry standards and provide the tools meat processors need to operate efficiently and safely.

Conclusion:
The collaboration between Light Progress and UVL Albania resulted in the successful implementation of UV-C disinfection devices in the meat factories. This case study highlights the seamless integration of advanced technology to address a critical challenge, ultimately ensuring product quality, employee safety, and market competitiveness for the client's business.

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F.A.Q.

Ultraviolet rays are electromagnetic waves which are part of light. Electromagnetic waves are divided into three main wavelength bands, expressed in nanometers, nm: Ultraviolet rays (UV) 100-400 nm Visible rays (light) 400-700 nm Infrared rays (IR) 700-800,000 nm UV rays are in turn identified in three bands:

  • UV-A (315-400 nm) with tanning properties;
  • UV-B (280-315 nm) con proprietà terapeutiche e di sintesi della vitamina "D";
  • UV-C (100-280 nm) with germicidal properties.

UV-C rays (100-280 nm) have a strong germicidal effect and reach their maximum efficacy at the 265 nm wavelength. The germicidal effect of UV-C radiation covers bacteria, viruses, spores, fungi, moulds and mites; this is mainly due to the destructive effect of the UV-C rays on their DNA, which damage their reproductive system and prevent them from replicating.

Bacteria, Viruses, Spores, Fungi, Mould, and Mites are all sensitive to, and can therefore be eliminated with, UV-C light. Mircrobes cannot acquire resistance to UV-C light, unlike that which occurs using chemical disinfectants and antibiotics. UV rays are ecological. Polluting the environment is inevitable using normal disinfectants. Directly inhaling the vapours, or swallowing food products contaminated by any contact with said chemical disinfectants, can also give rise to a number of serious risks. In cases where chemical disinfectants cannot be eliminated (food, pharmaceutical, healthcare industries, etc.), using ultraviolet rays for disinfection allows a reduction in their use, with considerable economic savings and greater care for the environment, while maintaining and almost always improving the level of disinfection. UV-C light devices can be installed in environments and on machinery and be programmed to maintain the same level of disinfection day and night, guaranteeing ideal hygiene conditions, without highs and lows. On the contrary, chemical disinfectants are effective only during their actual use. Using LIGHT PROGRESS equipped luminaires, operating costs are negligible; it could be said that “LIGHT PROGRESS” UV-C systems do not require maintenance except for the normal replacement of the lamps. The cost/benefit ratio is considered excellent; the devices are both powerful and long-lasting. Hence the elimination of germs using UV-C technology is low-cost and highly effective compared to (or in combination with) other systems.

UV-C really does work when applied correctly and with the necessary precautions. The difference between a quality project and an unsuccessful application is in-depth knowledge and experience gained over time. Since 1987, Light Progress has been carrying out successful projects all over the world and has acquired a clientele of major companies in all sectors that require verified hygienic conditions to produce quality products and services.