By Jenna Blando, Marketing Coordinator, Best Sanitizers Inc.

In an industry where safety and compliance are not just priorities but also necessities, the introduction of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 has set new benchmarks. As the deadline of January 2026 inches closer, the need for a comprehensive and effective approach to achieving compliance is paramount. Enter FoodReady—your ultimate partner in not just meeting, but also excelling, in FSMA 204 compliance.

In the world of food safety, the phrase "What You're Made of Matters" highlights the critical importance of choosing the correct tools and materials to manufacture food in a safe and hygienic environment. This concept is especially important as it applies to surface sanitizers, which are essential tools in preventing the spread of harmful pathogens. Surface sanitizers, such as Alpet^® D2 Surface Sanitizer, can be used to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces to reduce various bacteria and help create sanitary environments for food preparation.

Choosing a product that can clean, sanitize, and disinfect can help reduce the number of cleaning products needed in a facility. Ready-to-use sanitation products can streamline the number of products needed, saving precious time and money. Alpet^® D2 is a ready-to-use, highly evaporative surface cleaner, sanitizer, and disinfectant for use on food contact and non-food contact surfaces. Its no-rinse formula simplifies the process, saving time and labor without compromising safety. These characteristics are particularly beneficial in busy environments like food processing facilities, where maintaining continuous operation is crucial.

The key to consistent and effective results lies in the sanitizer formulation. Surface sanitizers often include combinations of ingredients such as:

• Alcohols that are highly evaporative and effective against a wide range of microorganisms
• Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
• Chlorine-based compounds
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Peracetic acid.

Alpet^® D2 is a powerful combination of isopropyl alcohol and quats, providing effective protection against a wide array of pathogens. As a sanitizer, this product kills 99.999 percent of the following bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica (formerly Typhimurium), Listeria monocytogenes, Cronobacter sakazakii, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Vibrio cholerae on hard, non-porous food contact surfaces.

The isopropyl alcohol component ensures rapid kill times, while the quats provide residual antimicrobial activity, offering ongoing protection.

The ingredients used in sanitizer formulations are also signifififcant from a regulatory perspective. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers surface sanitizers and disinfectants to be pesticides and will only grant licenses to those companies who prove their product to meet federal safety standards to protect human health and the environment. Alpet^® D2 has been tested and shown to have the fastest kill times available for food contact and non-food contact surfaces, killing nine tested pathogens in 60 seconds on food contact surfaces including rubber gloves, and killing pathogens in 10 seconds on non-food contact surfaces including rubber footwear. In addition, Alpet^® D2 is National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) listed and Kosher, Pareve, and Halal certified, making it an easy sanitation choice for companies who value these culinary customs and practices.

Alpet^® D2 is user friendly and designed for versatility, available in different configurations for a variety of surfaces: stainless steel, rubber, plastic, and more, such as conveyors, floors, walls, tables, chairs, benches, cabinets, troughs, carts, baskets, forklifts, tires, pallet jacks, plastic pallets, telephones, plastic surfaces, glazed ceramic, glazed porcelain, chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, laminated surfaces, and other hard, non-porous surfaces.

Food contact surface sanitizing wipes are quick and easy to use, perfect for tables and countertops. The liquid spray formula is favorable for dry areas and hard-to-reach places. Its non-corrosive, highly evaporative nature is ideal for water-sensitive areas, ensuring it will not damage sensitive equipment or surfaces. Cleaning and sanitizing tools can be accomplished without concern of rust or corrosion. Spraying rubber gloves with Alpet^® D2 is a great way to round out hand hygiene practice, helping protect against pathogens. Alpet^® D2 can also be used on rubber footwear and is especially effective when paired with Best Sanitizers Inc. Footwear Sanitizing units.

Hard hats and other items brought into critical control areas can also be treated with Alpet^® D2. The adaptability of Alpet^® D2 ensures that all areas within a food processing or preparation environment can be effectively sanitized, further reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

When it comes to food safety, "What You're Made of Matters" is a guiding principle that emphasizes the importance of choosing the right sanitizing products for your food processing facility. Alpet^® D2 Surface Sanitizers exemplifies this principle through its effective formulation, helping users maintain food environments that remain hygienic and compliant with regulatory standards. Choosing a high-quality sanitizer like Alpet^® D2 is an investment in the health and safety of both consumers and food industry professionals.