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Posts tagged with: Regulatory

  • Contact time food conveyor belts_Declaration of Compliance_Premium line

    Declaration of Compliance – contact time in relation to temperature

    In an earlier blog, I looked at what information must be included in a Declaration of Compliance. One of the requirements in relation to Regulation 10/2011 is the specification on the use of the belt.

    Markus Hilfiker 2020 June 5 Read more »

  • ATEX-certified-belts

    Are you up-to-date on the ATEX directive on conveyor belts in explosive environments?

    Safety always comes first in industry, whether guarding against accidents, food contamination, or fire, chemical, or explosion hazards.

    Markus Hilfiker 2019 June 4 Read more »

  • Are HACCP rules applicable to conveyor belts?

    Since Habasit does not work with foodstuff in our manufacturing process, food regulations do not apply to our products, nevertheless, we are constantly aware of these considerations on behalf of our customer.

    Markus Hilfiker 2018 August 9 Read more »

  • Does REACH apply to the sales and use of conveyor belts?

    Our society is becoming increasingly ‘green’ and environmentally-aware by separating wastes and manufacturing cars which use less fuel.

    Markus Hilfiker 2018 June 26 Read more »

  • Do I need an FDA statement or a Declaration of Compliance?

    I am often requested to send a customer an FDA statement for a particular belt. Although this is not a form used in Europe, the confusion is understandable.

    Markus Hilfiker 2018 March 20 Read more »

  • Declaration of Compliance – what information is obligatory?

    According to the European Framework Regulation EC 1935/2004 on all food contact materials, suppliers of conveyor belts for the food industry should provide customers with a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) in order to confirm that their products comply with the applicable European directives.

    Markus Hilfiker 2017 November 28 Read more »

  • Food conveyor belt

    Habasit meets EU hygiene requirements for food conveyor belts

    All belt material intended to come into contact with food must meet certain EU requirements. Habasit stays informed of all current protocols concerning food conveyor and processing belts.

    Markus Hilfiker 2017 July 25 Read more »

  • When must a conveyor belt be food approved?

    I recently heard someone ask if a conveyor belt used for packaged foodstuffs must be food approved. This is a question that often arises, and so in today’s blog, I will try to provide some clarity.

    Markus Hilfiker 2017 June 1 Read more »

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