Hygienic Design Considerations for Weighing Equipment
Guide

Hygienic Design Considerations for Weighing Equipment

Guide

Ensuring a contamination-free manufacturing process is a challenge in today's complex production environments.

In highly regulated industries, hygienic systems and processing areas can be adversely affected by a single contaminated product. This can lead to costly recalls, a damaged reputation and ultimately harm to customers. 

Properly designed equipment, however, can help mitigate these risks and ensure a clean manufacturing environment. Understand the key principles of hygienic design and discover practical cleaning tips with our free Hygienic Guide.

Regulatory requirements

With regard to equipment design and use, leading authorities such as the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) or the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) are very consistent in their Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance. They state that equipment should be designed specifically for its intended use, prevent contamination of the manufactured products and facilitate easy cleaning. 

The European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International) are the best-recognized international experts in the area of good design practices for sanitary equipment. Be sure to look for weighing equipment that is designed according to EHEDG guidelines and certified by NSF.

View the infographic for a brief summary of the key features to look for in order to comply with these requirements. Then, download the guide for a more detailed overview.

Materials to consider
Important equipment features