UKAS slip testing for
dairy processing.

Why dairy processing commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Dairy processing floors face a characteristic contamination mix: water, milk, lactose residue, and cleaning chemistry. Lactose solutions in particular are deceptively persistent as a slip lubricant. UKAS accredited testing addresses the operational reality rather than water-only idealisation.

Specific issues we see in dairy processing

• Milk handling floors. Fresh milk spill combined with water wash-down.
• Cheese vat areas. Whey and curd residue contamination.
• Cold store transitions. Dairy-chill specific condensation.
• CIP routes. Cleaning-in-place chemistry residue.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C with water and representative dairy contamination. UKSRG Issue 6 protocol.

What you get

• UKAS accredited pendulum test report (Lab 7933)
• PTV results for every test location, dry and wet
• Interpretation against BS EN 16165 and UKSRG benchmarks
• Photographic record of test locations
• Measurement uncertainty statements (required for admissibility)
• 5 working day turnaround from site visit to report

Common questions

Milk processor — estate audit?

Yes. Multi-site dairy processor audits are a regular workstream.

Cheese manufacturer — specific testing?

Yes — whey contamination creates distinctive floor conditions.

Post-incident?

Time-critical. Call for urgent response.

Hygiene standards impact on testing?

Testing compatible with BRC, SALSA and dairy-specific hygiene standards.