PARKER – IS YOUR COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY FOOD SAFE

Understanding the Hidden Risks in Your Facility

Compressed air is a critical utility in food processing and packaging, but if left untreated, it can introduce harmful contaminants into your production process.

From affecting product taste and appearance to shortening shelf life and risking regulatory non-compliance, poor air quality can lead to serious consequences. Warm, oxygen-rich piping systems create ideal conditions for microbial growth, especially when food-grade oils from compressors migrate downstream.

To meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain food safety standards like SQF (Safe Quality Food), point-of-use filtration is recommended wherever compressed air comes into direct or indirect contact with food.

Real-World Example: A food processing plant in the northeast struggled with low air quality, which directly impacted their product and compliance status. It was a costly reminder of how essential a clean, reliable compressed air system really is.