Adhesive blue strapping tape to protect wounds and cover potential hazards when working in food preparation. Prevent items from falling into food and keep health and safety compliant.
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Maintaining hygiene in food preparation is a legal and practical priority for any food-handling environment. Sterochef Blue PE Strapping is an adhesive blue plastic tape designed to help meet food safety requirements by covering dressings or securing items—such as jewellery—that cannot be removed. The bright blue colour ensures the tape is clearly visible, helping to reduce the risk of contamination if it becomes dislodged.
Used to support food safety practices across kitchens, production lines, and catering setups, this strapping tape plays a key role in protecting against foreign body contamination. It is compliant with UK regulations, which state that blue dressings and bandages must be used where food is prepared. This tape provides an alternative solution when traditional blue plasters are unsuitable—ideal for awkward areas or non-removable objects that need to be securely covered.
With washproof properties built in, Sterochef Blue PE Strapping is a reliable addition to any food safety or first aid setup.
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Sterochef Blue PE Strapping is designed for businesses and professionals working in food preparation and handling environments, including commercial kitchens, food production facilities, and catering services. It helps maintain hygiene by covering dressings or securing items like jewellery that cannot be removed, reducing the risk of contamination.
The blue strapping tape is especially suitable for settings where visibility is vital, as it complies with UK food safety regulations requiring the use of high-visibility first aid materials. Its washproof and hypoallergenic design makes it a practical choice for staff who need to wash their hands frequently while maintaining skin comfort.
Ideal for any workplace where food is handled, this strapping supports compliance with health and safety guidance and offers a simple way to keep both staff and food protected.
| Specification | Details |
| Dimensions | 2.5cm wide x 5m long |
| Colour | Blue (high-visibility for food safety compliance) |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Adhesive Type | Hypoallergenic |
| Water Resistance | Washproof - suitable for frequent handwashing |
| Packaging | Supplied on a spool for ease of use and storage |
| Compliance | Meets UK food hygiene regulations for food handling and preparation |
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This adhesive tape is used in food preparation environments to secure dressings or cover items such as jewellery that cannot be removed. It helps prevent potential contaminants from falling into food.
Yes. The tape is designed specifically for use in food handling and preparation areas. Its blue colour ensures high visibility in line with UK food hygiene regulations
Yes. The tape is hypoallergenic, making it suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Each roll measures 2.5cm wide and 5m long, making it suitable for multiple applications.
The tape is washproof, meaning it stays in place and maintains adhesion even with regular handwashing.
Yes. It is produced in high-visibility blue to meet UK guidelines for food industry first aid supplies.
The tape comes on a spool, which helps with clean, easy application and keeps the product protected until needed.
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