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Technical Guidance Document #027a
Document 27a is the first part of 2 chemical disinfection documents, the second part labelled ‘Chemical Disinfection 27 (b)’ can be found in the documents section.
Guidance document No 16 and the later guidance document for catering operators clarified the requirements of the Food Standards Agency in respect of e coli 0157 and the use of commercial dishwashers.
This guidance document is intended to provide information for members about the use of Chlorine based dishwashing chemicals.
Whilst the Biocidal Products Directive requires independent data to prove that a product disinfects, it is widely accepted that Chlorine based detergents achieve a higher rate of disinfection than washing with standard chemicals and also offer potential for energy saving.
Published September 2022
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Guidance Document No 27a - Chemical Disinfection
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Technical Guidance Document #056
With the increasing use of Induction Hobs due to their energy efficiency, ceda has investigated the concerns about risks that these appliances pose to operators who are fitted with heart pacemakers or automatic insulin pumps and agreed to publish this guidance document which members can provide to their clients whenever they specify an induction hob.
Published October 2023
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Guidance Document No 56 – Risks from Induction Hobs to operators fitted with pacemakers or automatic insulin pumps.
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Technical Guidance Document #055
Following a recent tragic fatal electrocution of a technician in our industry, ceda believe it is appropriate that we issue a reminder note on basic electrical safety in the work place.
Published October 2023
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Guidance Document No 55 – Electrical Safe Working
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Technical Guidance Document #053
This guidance document has been published following the results of a prosecution by HSE relating to the tragic death of an engineer when working on a waste disposal unit where both the manufacturer and the company who installed the appliance were found guilty.
Published July 2023
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Guidance Document No 53 – Best Practice When Installing Or Working On Electrical Equipment V3
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Technical Guidance Document #050
Waste disposal units have long been an accepted tool for the hygienic disposal of food waste and operate by grinding the food waste into small particles in a flow of cold water before flushing them down the drain.
Published January 2024
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Guidance Document No 50 – Waste Disposal Units
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Technical Guidance Document #051
A Minor Electrical Works Certificate should be issued when any work is carried out that involves an addition to, or alteration of, an existing electrical circuit and that does not impair the safety of the existing circuit.
Published July 2023
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Guidance Document No 51 – Minor Electrical Works Certificates
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Technical Guidance Document #049
IGEM UP/19 is the standard that relates to the design and application of gas interlocks in commercial catering kitchens installations.
UP/19 was first published by IGEM in 2014 and amended in January 2015. In line with normal review processes, it has been updated in 2022.
Published December 2022
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Guidance Document No 49 - IGEM UP/19 Edition 2 update
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Technical Guidance Document #052
Before commencing work on any appliance that is connected to an electrical supply it is essential to test that the appliance itself and any metal piping or tabling that is connected to it is tested to ensure that it is not live due to an electrical fault. Indeed, due to several fatalities over the years, it has become custom and practice within the gas industry to use a single-pole or no-contact live-circuit detectors (sometimes referred to as Voltage Sticks).
Published July 2023
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Guidance Document No 52 - Testing for ‘safe to touch'
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Technical Guidance Document #047
Whilst European plugs do have an earth connection, this is in the form of a metal strip within the body of the plug which only connects the earth when the plug is connected to a matching socket which has an internal earth terminal that connects with the strip connector in the plug. See picture below. This means that when connected using a travel adaptor of the type shown in this case, the appliance is not earthed.
Published September 2022
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Guidance Document No 47 - Appliances fitted with 2 European pin plugs
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Technical Guidance Document #048
Trials are progressing to investigate the suitability of Hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas. Initially Hydrogen will be blended with natural gas in the ratio of 20% Hydrogen and 80% natural gas and it will not have any impact on ventilation requirements, however, 100% Hydrogen is also being trialled and will no doubt be introduced in some parts of the country within a few years.
Published November 2022
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Ventilation in kitchens using Hydrogen Interim Guidance