EN 1974:1998

EN 1974:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Food processing machinery - Slicing machines - Safety and hygiene requirements". This standard covers: 1.1 This European Standard specifies the safety and hygiene requirements for the design and manufacture of slicing machines which are fitted with power driven circular cutting blade of more than 150 mm in diameter, with a reciprocating feed carriage and are transportable. These types of slicing machines are intended to be used in shops, restaurants, supermarkets, canteens etc. Industrial slicers are excluded. They are normally used in meat and sausage processing plants; they are not intended to be transportable and are permanently placed in position. It covers all significant hazards at such machines, as identified by risk assessment (see EN 1050), which are listed in 4 of this Standard It applies when such machines are operated under the intended use as defined in 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991 and stated in the instruction handbook (see 7.2), included cleaning, dismantling of removable parts and changing the blade. NOTE : If the machine is not used under the above conditions, the manufacturer should, when informed of such a situation, check by a new risk analysis that the preventative measures remain valid. Noise and vibration are not considered to be significant hazards for these machines. 1.2 This Standard covers the following types of slicing machines: - Horizontal feed slicers (manual - see figure 1 - or automatic - see figure 13); - Gravity feed slicers (manual - see figure 2 - or automatic). Slicing machines consist of a base, a blade, a blade cover, a blade guard, a blade sharpener, a gauge plate ( a guard plate for automatic slicers) , a product holder, a reciprocating carriage, a product pusher and electrical control components. Slicing machines can be equipped with: - clamping device; - stacker; - discharge conveyor. This Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this Standard.

1.1 This European Standard specifies the safety and hygiene requirements for the design and manufacture of slicing machines which are fitted with power driven circular cutting blade of more than 150 mm in diameter, with a reciprocating feed carriage and are transportable. These types of slicing machines are intended to be used in shops, restaurants, supermarkets, canteens etc. Industrial slicers are excluded. They are normally used in meat and sausage processing plants; they are not intended to be transportable and are permanently placed in position. It covers all significant hazards at such machines, as identified by risk assessment (see EN 1050), which are listed in 4 of this Standard It applies when such machines are operated under the intended use as defined in 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991 and stated in the instruction handbook (see 7.2), included cleaning, dismantling of removable parts and changing the blade. NOTE : If the machine is not used under the above conditions, the manufacturer should, when informed of such a situation, check by a new risk analysis that the preventative measures remain valid. Noise and vibration are not considered to be significant hazards for these machines. 1.2 This Standard covers the following types of slicing machines: - Horizontal feed slicers (manual - see figure 1 - or automatic - see figure 13); - Gravity feed slicers (manual - see figure 2 - or automatic). Slicing machines consist of a base, a blade, a blade cover, a blade guard, a blade sharpener, a gauge plate ( a guard plate for automatic slicers) , a product holder, a reciprocating carriage, a product pusher and electrical control components. Slicing machines can be equipped with: - clamping device; - stacker; - discharge conveyor. This Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this Standard.

EN 1974:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.260 - Plants and equipment for the food industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1974:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1974:1998+A1:2009, EN ISO 1973:2021, EN ISO 11957:2009, EN ISO 140-4:1998, EN ISO 11546-1:2009, EN ISO 137:2015, EN ISO 5079:2020, EN ISO 140-5:1998, EN 791:1995+A1:2009, EN ISO 11546-2:2009, EN ISO 11203:2009, EN ISO 11691:2009, EN ISO 11200:2009, EN ISO 4871:2009, EN ISO 140-7:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1974:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/13. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

EN 1974:1998 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.