--- title: BICS colour coding movement description: BICs has long recommended the use of colour-coded cleaning and janitorial equipment within the cleaning and hygiene industry. --- [![Cherwell Workplace Solutions](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png?width=1035&height=289&name=Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions.png "Cherwell Workplace Solutions")](http://www.cherwell-online.co.uk) ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/phone_head.png?width=14&name=phone_head.png) 01926 817585 ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/email_head.png?width=14&name=email_head.png) sales@cherwell-online.co.uk ![](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Cherwell%20Workplace%20Solutions%202020/images/globe_head.png?width=14&name=globe_head.png) www.cherwell-online.co.uk - [Our Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/advisory-services/) - [Supply Chain Management Service](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/supply-chain-management-service/) - [Environmental Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/environmental-services/) - [Information Technology Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/information-technology-services/) - [Training Services](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-services/training-services/) - [Our Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/) - [First Aid & Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/first-aid-and-healthcare/) - [Floorcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/floorcare/) - [Green and Sustainable Products](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/green-and-sustainable-products/) - [Housekeeping and Laundry Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/housekeeping-and-laundry-supplies/) - [Janitorial Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/janitorial-equipment/) - [Kitchen And Catering Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/kitchen-and-catering-supplies/) - [Office Supplies](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/office-supplies/) - [Personal Protective Equipment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/personal-protective-equipment/) - [Washroom Hygiene](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/washroom-hygiene/) - [Waste Management](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-products/waste-management/) - [Our Customers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/) - [Catering & Hospitality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/catering-and-hospitality/) - [Contract Cleaners and FM](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/contract-services/) - [Education](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/education/) - [Healthcare](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/our-customers/healthcare/) - [About Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/) - [The Royal Warrant](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/the-royal-warrant/) - [Capable Logistics](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/capable-logistics/) - [Charity Support](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/charity-contributions/) - [Measured Quality](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/measured-quality/) - [Meet our Team](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Partners & Suppliers](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/our-partners-and-suppliers/) - [Sustainability & The Environment](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/sustainability-and-the-environment/) - [Areas We Cover](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/about-us/areas-we-cover/) - [News](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/) - [Contact Us](https://www.cherwell-online.co.uk/contact-us/) - # BICS colour coding movement BICs has long recommended the use of colour-coded cleaning and janitorial equipment within the cleaning and hygiene industry. Although legislation exists regulating processes and practices in food preparation in order to help prevent cross-contamination, only good practice working serves to do the same in when it comes to cleaning and hygiene. Putting into place a colour-coding system for cleaning and janitorial equipment has many benefits, predominantly in reducing the spread of cross- contamination, which would likely occur if a cloth initially used in the washroom was then used in a food preparation area. A colour coding system also makes life much easier for cleaning staff who have clear guidelines to follow, in knowing which equipment can safely be used where. reduces the risk of cross-contamination. It can also make life easier for cleaning operatives. See our [colour coding guidance](https://kb.cherwell-online.co.uk/support/always-follow-strict-colour-coding) for more details In a bid to get an enhanced and improved use of colour-coding throughout the cleaning industry and whenever cleaning takes place BICs have launched the #ColourCodingForCleaningAndHygiene movement.  To find out more about colour coding movement, including the thoughts of BICSc CEO Stan Atkins, visit the BICs website [movement](http://www.bics.org.uk/join-the-movement-colourcodingforcleaningandhygiene)page.       [Jeremy Hodge](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/author/jeremy-hodge) 06 Aug 2021 [Sustainability](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/sustainability), [COVID-19](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/covid-19), [Training](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/tag/training) ## Read On ### [BCC Research Report](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/bbcreport) ### [Changing Workplaces Survey In Spring 2021, Rubbermaid, a leading international manufacturer of hand hygiene, cleaning, waste...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/changing-workplaces) ### [Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies Cost Inflation 2022 As you will be aware, there has been a general and significant upsurge in prices across all sectors...](https://blog.cherwell-online.co.uk/cleaning-hygiene-supplies-cost-inflation-2022) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) © 2026 All rights reserved. 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