ÖNORM EN 12331

This European Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of mincing machines used in a stationary position. The machines covered by this European Standard are used for size reduction of fresh or frozen meat, meat products and fish by cutting in a set of cutting tools. Mincing machines for domestic uses are not included in this European Standard. Filling mincers are covered by EN 12463 “Food processing machinery – Filling machines and auxiliary machines – Safety and hygiene requirements”. This European Standard applies only to machines that are manufactured after the date of issue of this European Standard. Mincing machines in connection with using a hold-to-run foot switch are not covered by this European Standard. This European Standard covers: - mincing machines used in shops and preparation rooms; - mincing machines used in kitchens where sausages are prepared; - mincing machines used industrially; - accessories. This European Standard is not dealing with specific requirements for the control of mincing machines with foot switch. This European Standard covers the following types: - mincing machine with feed tray, feed intake and pusher, diameter less than or equal to 52 mm on feed intake; - mincing machine with feed tray, feed intake, restrictor plate and pusher, diameter > 52 mm on feed intake; - mincing machine with feed intake hopper and cover, screw conveyor, with or without mixing screw in feed intake hopper; - mincing machine with feed intake hopper, with or without cover, screw conveyor, with or without mixing screw in the feed intake hopper, with loading device (continuously or discontinuously). This European Standard specifies all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to mincing machines, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This European Standard specifies the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, cleaning, use, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine.