Enforcement of regulation pertaining to the cleaning of kitchen extract ductwork systems under Regulation EC852/2004.
Introduction and legal requirement Regulation EC852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs Annex II, Chapter 1 paragraph 5 states that…
“There must be suitable and sufficient means of natural or mechanical ventilation. Mechanical airflow from a contaminated area to a clean area must be avoided. Ventilation systems must be so constructed as to enable filters and other parts requiring cleaning or replacement to be readily accessible.”
