Sterochef blue PE strapping is a blue plastic adhesive tape designed for use in food preparation environments. It replaces standard white microporous tape in catering first aid kits, ensuring all dressing fixation materials are visually detectable against food products. The blue colour supports HACCP compliance by eliminating the contamination risk posed by non-detectable white tape in kitchen environments.
Compliance Summary: This tape provides catering-specification dressing fixation. All BS 8599-1 catering kits include blue tape to ensure complete visual detectability of all wound management materials used in food handling areas.
Why can I not use white tape in a kitchen?
White tape is difficult to detect against many food products if it detaches during preparation. Blue tape is immediately visible against food, reducing the contamination risk. Food safety auditors and Environmental Health Officers expect blue tape to be used in all food preparation areas as part of HACCP compliance.
Can I use this tape for general first aid?
Yes. Blue PE strapping functions identically to standard microporous tape for securing dressings and bandages. While it is designed for catering environments, it can be used in any first aid application where tape is needed. The blue colour has no clinical disadvantage.