Hotel services

The RINA Hotel services have been designed to support owners and management companies in dealing with safety issues: it mainly consist of activities concerning health and hygiene on board and ashore (offices/warehouses) for the verification of the HSE standards.

A simple remark concerning a hygienic problem or the quality of food can result in bad publicity and loss of brand reputation. This is one of the most important aspects for the passenger ship market, especially for RO-RO Pax ships.

The services are based on laboratory activities for microbiological and chemical analysis, as well as activities for the qualification and monitoring of the food chain.

Deliverables

In-lab testing services for:

• Water and ice potability
• Hygienic and chemical characteristics of foodstuffs and raw materials
• Correct sanitization of the food preparation area by swabs on surfaces
• Indoor air and water quality in cabins and in areas with a high density of people
• Water quality of swimming pools, jacuzzi, spa, engine rooms.

Legionella monitoring: legionella is a bacterium that can grow in air-conditioning plants and in water systems, and can cause many diseases. RINA can help ship operators during the entire management process for dealing with this bacterium, starting with the identification of the specific risk, following the preparation and implementation of monitoring plans in air and water systems and finally providing support in sampling and testing activities.

Food chain: our experts can furtherly assist ship owners and operators in the implementation and auditing of HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point), manual, including procedures and monitoring plans for food safety in accordance with EU Regulation no. 852/2004, as well as dedicated risk assessments and purchasing contracts. We also offer training on HACCP and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

Why RINA?

RINA counts with many accreditations in this field, that combined with our expertise can deliver a top-of-the-class service:

• ACCREDIA accreditation according to ISO Standard IEC 17025 Number 0631
• DEKRA certified company according to the ISO 9001 Standard
• Registration on the list of analysis laboratories performing analytical evidence of “Self-control” for food industries according to legislative decree no 155/97 and subsequent amendments, PIEMONTE REGION.
• Accredited for microbiological analysis by TUNAC according to ISO Standard CEI 17025 Number 1-0021.