Cleaning in place (CIP) involves automatic cleaning and sanitising without major disassembly of processing equipment. The system consists of chemicals, equipment, pipework and automatic controllers that manage the circulation of cleaning and sanitation agents through the food equipment and pipework.
CIP systems that are correctly designed and operated enable dairy processing equipment and pipework to be consistently and efficiently cleaned and sanitised without the need for time-costly dismantling or reassembly of equipment. This note provides guidance on what to consider in the selection of a suitable CIP system for a dairy application.
Types of CIP syst