UVC Disinfection Best Practices for Food, Packaging and Logistics Applications

In the April 2026 issue of Food Engineering magazine, Excelitas Director of Channel Management & Product Marketing James Clements highlights how the UVC disinfection landscape has evolved from an LED-centric outlook into a diversified, multi-technology ecosystem. 

Rather than a single dominant solution, today’s approach emphasizes selecting the right UVC technology for specific applications. Pulsed xenon (PUV) systems have gained momentum for high-speed, high-intensity disinfection in packaging and processing environments, while 222 nm excimer lamps are emerging for safer, continuous use in occupied spaces. Meanwhile, traditional mercury lamps remain relevant for large-scale, cost-sensitive operations, and UVC LEDs continue to advance in compact, precision applications. 

The article underscores a broader industry shift toward application-specific deployment, supported by innovations in UVC-compatible packaging materials and increasing demand for sustainable, efficient sanitation methods. As regulatory pressures and operational requirements evolve, organizations that treat UVC as a flexible toolkit rather than a one-size-fits-all solution will be best positioned to meet future food safety and logistics challenges. 

Read the full article, “UVC Disinfection Best Practices for Food, Packaging, and Logistics Applications,” in Food Engineering magazine for insights into selecting the right UVC technology for specific disinfection requirements.