DIN EN 12331:2011-02

This standard defines relevant requirements set out in Annex I of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, relating to machines which were placed on the European Economic Area (EEA) market for the first time, with the intent of simplifying the means of proving conformity with such requirements. Once this standard is designated a harmonized standard in the Official Journal of the European Communities, a manufacturer applying this standard may assume compliance with the requirements of the Machinery Directive (the so-called presumption of conformity). This European Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of mincing machines operated in a stationary position. The machines covered by this 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 use are not included in this standard. Filling mincers are dealt with in EN 12463 "Food processing machinery - Filling machines and auxiliary machines - Safety and hygiene requirements". Mincing machines in connection with using a hold to run foot switch are not covered by this standard. This standard applies only to machines that were manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.