Posts by:Markus Hilfiker
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.