In food and beverage manufacturing, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards is not just a regulatory requirement, it is essential for consumer health and business integrity.
The risk of contamination is ever-present, with hands being one of the primary vectors for the transmission of harmful bacteria. To address the stringent requirements of the food and beverage industry, SC Johnson Professional proudly introduces InstantFOAM® COMPLETE to the Australian market. As the world’s first alcohol foam hand sanitiser, InstantFOAM® now comes in a Complete version, certified by HACCP International for Food Safety Programs, delivering efficacy as well as user comfort.
The science of superior germ protection
When it comes to hand hygiene, effectiveness is non-negotiable. InstantFOAM® COMPLETE eliminates 99.999 per cent of many common germs, making it significantly more effective than other sanitisers that claim to kill 99.9 per cent of bacteria. While the difference may seem small, in a food manufacturing facility where even a handful of harmful bacteria can be problematic, the additional “9s” can be the critical factor in reducing the spread of germs.
InstantFOAM® COMPLETE works by directly dissolving bacterial cell membranes and denaturing key proteins and enzymes, providing an extremely fast-acting kill mechanism. This advanced formula with 85.5 per cent (v/v) denatured alcohol content gets to work immediately, ensuring rapid germ destruction without irritating the skin in use.
A game-changer for high-frequency use environments
One of the biggest challenges in food processing facilities is the high frequency of hand hygiene requirements. Some sanitisers, while effective, come with undesirable side effects such as skin dryness, stickiness, or residue build-up that can discourage compliance among employees. InstantFOAM® COMPLETE is designed with a superior formulation that incorporates moisturising agents to help prevent dryness, leaving hands feeling smooth and comfortable even after repeated use.
Unlike liquid-based sanitisers, which can drip, splash, or run off the hands, the foam format of InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser ensures complete control over the application, preventing dripping and splashing. Additionally, unlike gels, which often contain gelling agents that leave a sticky residue, InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser dries quickly, providing a refreshing and non-tacky feel.
Designed for the Unique Challenges of Food Manufacturing
In food and beverage processing environments, accessibility and ease of use are just as important as efficacy. InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser is used without water, making it a highly practical and convenient solution for food industry settings where hand washing facilities may not always be immediately accessible. Whether in raw material handling zones, packaging areas, or high-movement sections of a production line, employees can maintain optimal hand hygiene without disrupting workflow.
The product’s no-rinse formula means that it can be used anytime, anywhere, making compliance with hand hygiene protocols seamless and efficient. By eliminating the need for additional steps like drying or rinsing, InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser ensures that hand sanitisation does not become a bottleneck in operational processes, allowing food manufacturers to uphold hygiene standards without compromising productivity.
Elevating Food Safety Standards with Proven Efficacy
Food safety is a shared responsibility, and ensuring the highest level of hand hygiene is one of the most effective strategies for preventing contamination. The industry is governed by strict regulations and compliance guidelines, and choosing a hand sanitiser that aligns with these standards is crucial.
InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser, along with its dispensers, is HACCP International certified, ensuring that it meets the highest safety standards required for use in food manufacturing environments.
This product and the dispensers it is to be used with have been certified by HACCP International as being food-safe hand hygiene products suitable for use in facilities that operate in accordance with a HACCP based food safety programme in Food Zone Classification SSZ (Splash or Spill Zone).
This means products are suitable for use in food handling areas such as kitchens, production areas and processing areas, but not suitable for coming directly into contact with food or items that will touch food. HACCP International’s evaluation and certification is strictly confined to matters of food safety or the operation of a HACCP based food safety programme.
Whilst all reasonable care is taken by HACCP International in its evaluation of the product(s) or services(s) described herein, HACCP International does not guarantee that every food safety risk in every application has been identified. No guarantee is offered or implied in the issuing of this statement.
Thiscertification provides confidence that the product is suitable for use in food-handling areas, reinforcing best-practice hygiene protocols.
InstantFOAM® COMPLETE hand sanitiser is also Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified. The GECA certification verifies indicates the environmental performance of the product has been certified from multi-criteria perspective, helping businesses align with their corporate social responsibility and environmental goals.
Furthermore, all SC Johnson Professional manual dispensers are equipped with BioCote® protected antibacterial push buttons, an additional layer of hygiene defence. This built-in antimicrobial technology helps reduce the growth of bacteria and mould on the dispenser’s surface, ensuring that every touchpoint maintains a higher standard of cleanliness. In high-use environments like food manufacturing, this feature helps to further minimise cross-contamination risks and supports rigorous hygiene protocols.
InstantFOAM® COMPLETE represents a key foundation in hand hygiene technology, as food manufacturers continue to prioritise safety, compliance, and operational efficiency, this innovative sanitiser will be an essential addition to hygiene protocols across the sector.
This product complies with Personal Care Products standard (PCPv4.1i-2013),
GECA Standard which can be read at www.geca.eco.GECA’s Ecolabel trade mark indicates the environmental performance of a product has been certified from multi-criteria perspective. Products that carry the trade mark are certified environmentally preferable by GECA.
Reduces bacteria, mold and fungi on the surface of BioCote® treated SC Johnson Professional dispenser buttons within as little as 2 hours and achieves up to 99.99 per cent reduction over a 24-hour period.
