What is BS EN 16743-Safety and hygiene requirements for automatic industrial slicing machines about?
BS EN 16743 is a European standard that discusses the safety and hygiene requirements for automatic industrial slicing machines to ensure that the food that is produced is safe for consumption.
BS EN 16743 specifies requirements relating to the design and construction of automatic industrial slicing machines and auxiliary components.
The automatic industrial slicing machines covered under BS EN 16743 are used for the cutting of meat and sausage products, cheese, or other sliceable food products that can be cut using one or more blades. Automatic industrial slicing machines are designed to cut slices.
BS EN 16743 covers all the significant hazards, hazardous situations, and hazardous events identified by means of risk assessment associated with automatic industrial slicing machines and auxiliary components if they are used in accordance with regulations and under the conditions of foreseeable misuse defined by the manufacturer.
Note1: BS EN 16743 does not apply to cutting machines with moving infeed slides, slicing machines that are used in for example shops, restaurants, supermarkets, canteens, etc.
Note2: BS EN 16743 does not apply to portion cutting machines that are manufactured and put on the market by with the requirements specified in EN 13870.
Who is BS EN 16743-Safety and hygiene requirements for automatic industrial slicing machines for?
BS EN 16743 on safety and hygiene requirements for automatic industrial slicing machines is useful for:
- Automatic industrial slicing machine manufacturers
- Automatic industrial slicing machine designers
- Food health and safety departments
- Risk assessment departments
Why should you use BS EN 16743-Safety and hygiene requirements for automatic industrial slicing machines?
There are many factors that food processing businesses need to consider when ensuring food safety for consumers. Adhering to the necessary food safety standards and regulations can help prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter.
BS EN 16743 provides you with a machine description, a list of significant hazards, safety, and hygiene requirements and/or protective measures, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, ergonomic requirements, and much more.
The requirements provided by BS EN 16743 assist in improving the performance of the automatic industrial slicing machines and ensure prevention from hazardous situations and severe health issues.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 16743, you can enhance the efficacy of the automatic industrial slicing machines and manufacture a standardized product.