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  • EN 12571:1998

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    Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs - Transport units for catering containers containing prepared foodstuffs - Thermal and hygienic requirements and testing

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    Published date:  15-12-1998

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
      3.1 Transport unit
      3.2 Local and short-time transportation
      3.3 Food area
      3.4 Splash area
      3.5 Non-food area
      3.6 Cleanable
      3.7 Disinfection
    4 Requirements
      4.1 Materials
      4.2 Design and construction
      4.3 Thermal characteristics
    5 Test of thermal characteristics
      5.1 Test conditions
      5.2 Preparation
      5.3 Measurement
    6 Verification of hygiene requirements
    7 Operating instructions
    8 Marking
    Annex A (informative) Hazards
    Annex B (informative) Bibliography

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    This European Standard specifies the thermal and hygienic requirements and test methods for transport units used for short-time transportation of catering containers. Foodstuffs are packaged in these catering containers, complying with EN 631-1, which are fitted with a cover (e.g. lid) to prevent spillage. This standard is applicable for local and short-time delivery, only.

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    Committee CEN/TC 194
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    93/68/EEC : 1993 AMD 2 1998 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/68/EEC OF 22.7.93 AMENDING DIRECTIVES 87/404/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 89/106/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 89/392/EEC, 89/686/EEC, 90/384/EEC, 90/385/EEC, 90/396/EEC, 91/263/EEC, 92/42/EEC AND 73/23/EEC
    ISO 4287:1997 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) — Surface texture: Profile method — Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters
    EN 1672-2:2005+A1:2009 Food processing machinery - Basic concepts - Part 2: Hygiene requirements
    EN 441-4 : 1994 REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS - GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS
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