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Food processing plants in Germany

EU market with one of Europe's largest food industries: dairy, beverages, preserves and bakery. EU rules apply, enforced and inspected by the federal states (Länder). Design, delivery, installation, start-up and on-site service.

Technical data

Power grid

230 V · 50 Hz

Source: IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission, World Plugs

Technical documentation and manuals in German.
Strong focus on energy efficiency and heat recovery.

Local details: Germany

Regulations

Food hygiene: Regulations (EC) 852/2004 and 853/2004, with a mandatory HACCP plan.
Food contact materials: Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.
Machinery: CE marking under Directive 2006/42/EC, replaced by Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 from 20 January 2027.
Official controls carried out by the authorities of each Land.

Certifications and authorities

BVL · Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety
EFSA · European Food Safety Authority (risk assessment)

Contact us for Germany

We run projects in Germany from our offices, with technicians on site for installation, start-up and service.

MCF Technology Zrt
Túrr István utca 9, 1052 Budapest, Hungary

+36 70 776 1831

info@mcftechnology.com

SGE srl · workshop
Via Garbino 3, 48012 Bagnacavallo (RA), Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Does MCF Technology supply food processing plants in Germany?

Yes. We design, deliver, install and start up turnkey plants in Germany, with on-site service. The country belongs to the European Union area.

What power grid does a plant in Germany need?

According to the official IEC table, the grid in Germany is 230 V · 50 Hz. Motors, inverters and electrical panels are sized on this value.

Which authorities oversee food safety in Germany?

The main authorities are: BVL (Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety); EFSA (European Food Safety Authority (risk assessment)).

Which rules must the plant in Germany comply with?

Food hygiene: Regulations (EC) 852/2004 and 853/2004, with a mandatory HACCP plan. Food contact materials: Regulation (EC) 1935/2004. Machinery: CE marking under Directive 2006/42/EC, replaced by Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 from 20 January 2027. Official controls carried out by the authorities of each Land.

A plant in Germany?

Tell us your product and capacity: we will prepare a feasibility study.

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