Sanitising Chlorine Tablets – BS EN 1276 & BS EN 1650

Professional Chlorine Sanitising Tablets

These professional Sanitising Chlorine Tablets provide a simple and effective way to prepare chlorine-based sanitising solutions for commercial hygiene applications.

The effervescent tablets dissolve in water to create a measured sanitising solution, helping reduce the inconsistency associated with manually measuring liquid bleach.

They are particularly suited to:

• Butcheries
• Meat-processing areas
• Commercial kitchens
• Catering environments
• Food-production facilities
• Bars and cellars
• Hospitality
• Professional cleaning operations

BS EN 1276 Bactericidal Performance

The product has documented laboratory testing to BS EN 1276 for bactericidal activity.

Test data includes performance against:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Escherichia coli
• Enterococcus hirae
• Staphylococcus aureus

Under the documented clean-condition test, these organisms achieved the required bactericidal reduction at the specified concentration.

This makes the tablets suitable for professional environments where validated bacterial control is required.

BS EN 1650 Yeasticidal & Fungicidal Performance

The product also has documented testing to BS EN 1650.

Laboratory testing includes:

• Candida albicans
• Aspergillus niger

The product demonstrates antimicrobial activity under both clean and dirty test conditions when used at the relevant concentration.

Non-Tainting Formula for Food Environments

These chlorine sanitising tablets are non-tainting, making them particularly useful in food-processing and catering environments.

They are suitable for use as part of professional hygiene procedures involving:

• Hard surfaces
• Food preparation areas
• Equipment
• Utensils
• Refrigeration areas
• Cleaning cloths
• Other compatible washable surfaces

Always follow the product label for the correct dilution and any required rinse procedure.

Easy & Accurate Dosing

The tablet format provides a convenient alternative to liquid chlorine products.

Benefits include:

• Controlled dosing
• Reduced measuring errors
• Compact storage
• Reduced risk of liquid spills
• Consistent solution preparation
• Easy stock control

Always ensure tablets are completely dissolved before use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Professional chlorine sanitising tablets
• Tested to BS EN 1276
• Tested to BS EN 1650
• Bactericidal performance
• Yeasticidal and fungicidal test evidence
• Effervescent tablet format
• Easy and consistent dosing
• Produces a chlorine-based sanitising solution
• Non-tainting
• Suitable for professional food-industry hygiene
• Suitable for butcheries and meat-processing areas
• Suitable for commercial kitchens
• Suitable for catering environments
• Convenient alternative to liquid bleach
• Compact and easy to store
• 180 tablets per tub
• Product code YC17

Technical Specifications

Laboratory Test Performance

Directions for Use

1. Wear suitable protective gloves.
2. Add the required tablet quantity to water according to the product label.
3. If necessary, dissolve the tablet first in approximately 400ml of warm water.
4. Ensure the tablet is completely dissolved before use.
5. Prepare only the concentration required for the intended task.
6. Use freshly prepared solution.
7. Apply according to the relevant cleaning or sanitising procedure.
8. Follow any required rinse procedure for food-contact surfaces.

Important Safety Guidance

• Do not mix with acids.
• Avoid contact with aluminium.
• Always prepare fresh solution.
• Follow the product label and Safety Data Sheet.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Store tablets sealed and dry.

Ideal Applications

• Butcher shops
• Meat-processing areas
• Commercial kitchens
• Restaurants
• Catering operations
• Food-production facilities
• Bars and cellars
• Refrigeration areas
• Food preparation surfaces
• Professional cleaning
• Hospitality
• Institutional catering

FAQs

What are sanitising chlorine tablets used for?

They are used to prepare chlorine-based sanitising solutions for hard surfaces, equipment and other professional hygiene applications.

Are these chlorine tablets tested to BS EN 1276?

Yes. The product has documented BS EN 1276 bactericidal test results.

Are the tablets tested to BS EN 1650?

Yes. The product also has documented BS EN 1650 test data against organisms including Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.

Are these tablets suitable for butcheries?

Yes. They are well suited to butcheries, meat-processing areas and other food-industry hygiene environments.

Can they be used in commercial kitchens?

Yes. They are suitable for commercial kitchen and catering hygiene applications when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Are the tablets non-tainting?

Yes. The manufacturer describes the product as non-tainting.

How many tablets are supplied?

Each tub contains 180 tablets.

What is the product code?

The Jeyes Professional product code is YC17.

Do the tablets need to be fully dissolved?

Yes. Always ensure the tablet has completely dissolved before using the prepared solution.

Can chlorine tablets be mixed with acidic cleaners?

No. Never mix chlorine products with acids.

Can the solution be used on aluminium?

Avoid contact with aluminium unless the product manufacturer specifically confirms compatibility for the intended application.