Compliance in Food Production: Meeting TR19 Specifications and Staying Audit-Ready

Food production facilities in the UK operate under strict regulations, including hygiene, fire safety, air quality, and water safety to name but a few.

Maintaining compliance with specifications such as TR19® Grease for kitchen extract, and TR19® Air for ventilation cleaning, LEV testing and maintenance, fire damper testing requirements, and Legionella control obligations is essential for protecting staff, safeguarding production, and passing audits from regulators and insurers.

For facilities managers and operations teams, compliance is not simply about completing maintenance tasks. It is about demonstrating that critical systems are managed correctly, risks are controlled, and documentation is available readily when required.

Failure to maintain ventilation systems, fire safety equipment, or water hygiene programmes can lead to increased fire risk, risk to health, poor indoor air quality, failed audits, enforcement action, and costly operational disruption.


Supporting UK Food Production Facilities Since 1982

Swiftclean is a family-run compliance company established over 45 years ago, providing specialist ventilation cleaning, fire damper testing, kitchen extract cleaning, and Legionella control services to food production businesses across the UK. With more than four decades of industry experience, we understand the operational realities of manufacturing environments, including tight production schedules, strict hygiene controls, and the need for dependable contractors who can deliver compliant work with minimal disruption.

Our services are designed to help food manufacturers maintain compliance with recognised industry standards, reduce risk, and remain fully prepared for inspections and audits. Whether supporting a single production facility or a multi-site food manufacturing group, our focus is on delivering consistent, standards-led results supported by clear documentation.


The Importance of TR19-Compliant Ventilation and Extract