EHEDG

EHEDG stands for European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group. The EHEDG provides design guidelines in accordance with which systems used in the food zone should be designed and laid out. The EHEDG was founded in 1989 and is a non-governmental organization. By means of its guidelines, the EHEDG provides a basis for the CEN (European Committee for Standardization). These guidelines are incorporated into various standards, for example the DIN EN 1672-2 standard. The EHEDG has a legitimate claim to compliance within the international market as well. It works together with the NSF and 3A-SSI in the USA. The goal is international harmonization of standards and guidelines. The EHEDG evaluates the design and cleanability of systems and equipment used in closed processes, for example piping. Installation, care and maintenance are taken into consideration. Testing and certification of sensors in an open process (e. g. conveyor belt) is not conducted.