Hygiena® Joins the International Dairy Federation: A Stronger Voice for Global Dairy Standards

At Hygiena®, our goal is simple: help dairy producers and processors deliver safe, high-quality nutrition efficiently and sustainably. That’s why we’ve joined the International Dairy Federation (IDF) via the U.S. and German National Committees. This investment puts our experts at the table where decisions are made, aligning our goals with IDF’s work to shape global standards that protect consumers and enable fair trade.

The International Dairy Federation & the Dairy Sector

IDF is the leading source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Since 1903, the IDF's network of dairy experts has provided a mechanism for the dairy sector to reach a global consensus on how to help feed the world with safe and sustainable dairy products.

As a recognized international authority in the development of science-based standards for the dairy sector, IDF has an important role in ensuring the right policies, standards, practices and regulations are in place to ensure the world’s dairy products are safe and sustainable.

With over 1,200 highly qualified dairy experts in 40 member countries, IDF represents 2/3 of global milk production and provides a permanent source of authoritative scientific and technical information relevant to the dairy sector. (fil-idf.org/about-us/)

How International Dairy Federation membership works, and why national committees matter

Countries participate in IDF through National Committees, the backbone of IDF, which represent their members in the General Assembly, IDF’s top decision-making body. Technical work happens across 17 Standing Committees spanning food safety, standards, environment, analytical methods, nutrition, and more. By joining the US‑IDF and the German National Committee, Hygiena contributes directly to these workstreams and gains early insight into evolving global requirements. (US-IDF - US National Committee of the International Dairy Federation & IDF-Germany - The National Committee of the International Dairy Federation in Germany)

How is the International Dairy Federation Involved in Decision Making?

Standards & trade: IDF contributes to Codex standards for milk and dairy products that facilitate fair trade and protect consumers. fil-idf.org
Methods & comparability: IDF and ISO jointly develop standardized methods of analysis and sampling for dairy; this is critical for consistent, comparable results across markets. Examples include environmental monitoring, pathogen detection, pasteurization efficacy, commercial sterility standards and technical bulletins. fil-idf.org
A unified voice: Through national committees, industry, academia, and regulators collaborate to reach a global consensus on issues from microbiology to sustainability and animal health. fil-idf.org

How International Dairy Federation membership aligns with the goals of Hygiena®

Shaping food safety standards globally: Our scientists contribute practical, lab‑tested insights to discussions that influence future guidance and standards. fil-idf.org
Advancing sustainability: Better, faster data reduces rework and waste, supporting dairies’ environmental targets while protecting product integrity.
Strengthening customer outcomes: Early visibility into emerging methods and regulations helps our customers stay compliant and competitive.

Lukas Weise, Global Market Development Manager, Hygiena: “This is a fantastic move for us. Hygiena offers solutions perfectly suited to the dairy industry, and by joining the International Dairy Federation in both the US and Germany, we can directly participate in the conversations and standards that shape the future of dairy safety, build relationships with key players on all continents, and demonstrate the value of our technology from within.”

Nate Banner, Senior Global Product Manager, Hygiena: “I’ve been involved with the International Dairy Federation for about 10 years now. My involvement in this organization has contributed to my development as a food safety professional and given me a deeper appreciation for global standards development. IDF has widened my aperture to understand the regional differences and challenges around the world and expanded my global network of food safety professionals. Just over 20 years ago, IDF created an agreement with ISO and they now publish standards jointly. Our participation in both the US and Germany national committees will help Hygiena stay at the forefront of thought leadership and standards development for the Global Dairy Sector. For example, as a former chair of a technical standing committee, I helped lead the development of a new standard pertaining to rapid methods for the detection of Aflatoxin M1. Having a seat at the table, contributing to standards and technical bulletins, empowered our organization to fulfill our mission in creating a healthier world.”

The Hygiena® complete dairy solution - from seed to plate

Finished-goods release (UHT/ESL/aseptic)

Innovate™ Rapid Microbial Screening System - high-throughput bioluminescence screening for low-bioburden packaged dairy to release product days faster; pair with the Innovate™ System RapiScreen™ Dairy kits for milk, alternatives, and protein beverages.

Pasteurization verification

Hygiena® ZymoSnap ALP Pasteurization Verification Test - a 5-minute alkaline phosphatase test validated across milks and creams to confirm effective pasteurization.

Real-Time PCR Pathogen and Spoiler Detection

Our internationally certified PCR testing solutions provide validated methods for the most relevant foodborne pathogens (bacteria, viruses, yeasts and mold)
From Listeria or Salmonella to Cronobacter and Yeast & mold, our industry-leading solutions combine accuracy with speed for reliable results and efficient workflows

Verify surface cleanliness and CIP efficacy

EnSURE® Touch Monitoring System, UltraSnap® Surface ATP Test & SuperSnap® High-Sensitivity Surface ATP Test - real-time ATP verification of surfaces (SuperSnap is ~4× more sensitive) to speed line release and reduce re-cleans.
AquaSnap® Total/Free - ATP tests for utilities and rinse waters to monitor microbial load and validate CIP efficacy.

Same-shift micro indicators

MicroSnap® detection devices (EB, Coliform, E. coli, TVC) - bioluminogenic detection/enumeration in 6–8 hours for in-process and environmental checks.

Environmental screens & rapid confirmation

InSite® Listeria Environmental Listeria Species Test and InSite® Salmonella Environmental Salmonella Species Test - simple, self-contained swabs for routine environmental surveillance.
BAX® System Q7 Real-Time PCR Assay for Salmonella with rapid post-enrichment run times.

Allergen verification

AlerTox® Sticks and AlerTox® ELISA — qualitative LFDs and quantitative ELISAs for casein/β-lactoglobulin in raw materials, finished goods, and surfaces.
AllerSnap® High-Sensitivity Allergen Prevention Test — fast protein residue screen to verify changeover cleaning before running allergen-sensitive products.

Data & audit readiness

SureTrend® Food Safety Management Platform — centralizes ATP, indicator, allergen, and PCR data; environmental maps spotlight hotspots and CAPA status across plants.
KLEANZ® - the only digital sanitation management solution empowering teams to plan, execute, and track their food safety programs in one place with confidence. KLEANZ drives risk mitigation, continuous improvement, and resource management across food and beverage facilities of all sizes.

See us at the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit

We’ll be at WDS 2025, October 20 - 23, 2025, Santiago, Chile

Book time with our team and catch the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards. Hygiena is a finalist in the new production innovation category for innovation in food safety equipment with our foodproof® Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit, a rapid PCR assay detecting both pathogens in under 24 hours, with a freeze-dried format for sustainability.

We will also be presenting a number of posters highlighting our offering in the dairy sector.

30-Minute Screening of Microorganisms for UHT & ESL Dairy and Plant Based Desserts (Innovate)
Enhancing Dairy Safety:Rapid & Validated Multiplex PCR For Listeria and L. monocytogenes Detection
Sample Automation Significantly Improves Commercial Sterility Microbial Screening Applications (Autosampler III)
Salmonella & Cronobacter Multiplex PCR Detection In Infant Formula: Two-Stage Validation - Method Comparison Study
Salmonella & Cronobacter Multiplex PCR Detection In Infant Formula: Two-Stage Validation - Inter-Laboratory Study

Get in touch with the team to find out more!