Refrigerated display cabinets – scope and exemptions

Scope

The Standard specifies terminology, general mechanical and physical requirements, test conditions as well as installation and maintenance, for commercial refrigerators and freezers used for the sale or display of food products including beverages.

Exemptions

The Standard does not cover refrigerated vending machines, ice-makers, cabinets intended for use in catering and similar non-retail applications

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