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Every year on 7 April we celebrate World Health Day! This day marks the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948, a UN agency dedicated to ensuring global health. The core message of World Health Day is simple: give people access to health care without the prospect of financial hardship. Countries that prioritise […]

Water is essential for life, the environment and the economy, and as such it is a common good that must not only be accessible and affordable for all, but more importantly, respected and protected. Due to climate change, water scarcity is increasing worldwide and also in Europe, where water stress affects about 20% of the […]

Making the most efficient use of resources is essential for any business to optimise its overall operations. In the cosmetics industry, one of the key challenges is the significant consumption of water, time and energy throughout the manufacturing process. Cleaning in Place (CIP) is an essential operation that uses water, cleaning chemicals and heat to […]

The production of safe food for the consumer is a prerequisite for all food chain, from livestock farms through the food industry to the catering sector. Hygiene and disinfection play a key role in the various strategies to be implemented. Disinfection is the fundamental and final phase, and formulations with high biocidal efficacy must be […]

The cosmetics industry is one of the most dynamic in the world today, with constant challenges to develop novel and inventive formulations, deliver continuous innovation and ensure superior product tolerability. Manufacturers in the cosmetics industry face several challenges. The market is fast-paced and demanding, driven by a constant quest for innovation and evolving consumer preferences. […]

Seasonal influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. It occurs in all regions of the world. Influenza A viruses, further divided into subtypes based on surface proteins, are the most common influenza viruses. Subtypes A (H1N1) and A (H3N2) are currently circulating in the […]

Everyone has heard of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but most people don’t know exactly what they are, so it’s important to start with a definition. HAIs are infections that patients acquire while in hospital or other healthcare settings. While some infections are easily treated, others can have a significant impact on a patient’s well-being, prolonging their […]

At a time when prioritising health and well-being has never been more important, the pharmaceutical industry is taking centre stage to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to safety and quality. Global public health challenges such as migration, pandemics, the rise of non-communicable diseases and ageing populations must be addressed not only through the adoption of new […]

For decades, enzymes have been widely used in cleaning products for their exceptional cleaning abilities and eco-friendly characteristics. However, their sensitivity and specificity represent a challenge when creating optimal working conditions. In this article we will discuss enzymes in Textile Care and explain how Christeyns is changing the game for sustainable washing with their innovation […]

In just two decades, Christeyns has made extraordinary strides in reducing water and energy consumption in industrial laundries. An impressive reduction from 10 litres to less than 3 litres of fresh water per kg of linen has been achieved. Additionally, energy consumption has been reduced from 0,65 kWh to less than 0,15 kWh per kg […]

We live in an increasingly demanding society where time management is the major limiting factor in our lives. The hectic pace of our lives leaves little time for daily chores. From home to work and from work to home, with intense working days in between, there is no time to cook and eating at work […]

Hygiene plays a key role in food production processes and in many cases can be considered as an integral part of them. In some industries, such as the meat industry, cleaning and disinfection operations can take up to a third of the working day. Thus, it can be understood that the current situation of change, […]