A SCALABLE AND RECHARGEABLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING FOR FOOD EQUIPMENT

Our goal in Phase II is to transition from proof-of-concept to commercial applications that perform according to food processing customer expectations. Thus, four key initiatives are:Product Development: develop detailed product specifications, validation plans, and manufacturing process implementation & quality control plan for HaloFilm.Product Validation: execute the validation plan by creating prototype materials that represent production intent and completing testing that represents product duty cycles.Scaleup & Manufacturing: prove feasibility of large-scale manufacturing of productSafety & Regulation: clear the regulatory pathway for food contact surface application.These initiatives translate into the following technical objectives:Technical Objective 1 Develop product specifications for HaloFilm that meet customer expectations, create a plan to effectively validate HaloFilm usefulness, and establish a plan for manufacturing at scale. Successful accomplishment of this objective will provide the roadmap for producing a product that can meet market needs.Technical Objective 2 Validate the functionality and durability of HaloFilm under industry-representative conditions using production-intent prototype product. Successful accomplishment of this objective will confirm fit-for-use of HaloFilm for food processors.Technical Objective 3 Demonstrate production feasibility through a pilot-scale system to manufacture and package the product. Successful accomplishment of this objective will demonstrate feasibility of large-scale manufacturing of product.Technical Objective 4 Establish an optimal regulatory strategy and acquire test data for submission to EPA and FDA. Successful accomplishment of this objective will provide regulatory agencies with prepare products ready-to-sale in the end of phase II project. ?