How should chemicals be stored?

Chemicals should be stored in designated areas separated from all food items to ensure safety and prevent contamination. This practice is essential in maintaining food safety standards. Chemicals can pose significant health risks if they accidentally come into contact with food, leading to chemical contamination that can cause illness or injury. By storing chemicals away from food, the risk of cross-contamination is minimized, and the integrity of food safety protocols is upheld.

Storing chemicals on the bottom shelf near food products poses a risk, as spills or leaks can easily contaminate food stored above. While placing chemicals in a dry storage area is a good practice, it doesn't address the critical issue of keeping them separate from food. Storing chemicals on the floor, even in their original cartons, is not safe because it increases the risk of contamination from floor debris and reduces the ability to keep a clean storage environment. Clearly labeled chemicals are important, but labeling alone does not ensure safety if the chemicals are not stored properly away from food items.