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Food processing plants in the United Kingdom
Outside the EU since 2021, with its own rules that remain very close to European ones. Strong demand for beverages, dairy and ready meals. Design, delivery, installation, start-up and on-site service.
Technical data
- Shipments subject to customs and import documents from the EU.
Local details: United Kingdom
Regulations
- Food hygiene: EU regulations retained in UK law, with mandatory HACCP.
- Machinery: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, UKCA marking; check case by case whether CE marking is currently recognised.
- Several EU rules still apply in Northern Ireland.
Certifications and authorities
Contact us for United Kingdom
We run projects in the United Kingdom from our offices, with technicians on site for installation, start-up and service.
MCF Technology Zrt
Túrr István utca 9, 1052 Budapest, Hungary
SGE srl · workshop
Via Garbino 3, 48012 Bagnacavallo (RA), Italy
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Browse our turnkey processing plantsFrequently asked questions
Does MCF Technology supply food processing plants in the United Kingdom?
Yes. We design, deliver, install and start up turnkey plants in the United Kingdom, with on-site service. The country belongs to the Non-EU Europe and Balkans area.
What power grid does a plant in the United Kingdom need?
According to the official IEC table, the grid in the United Kingdom is 230 V · 50 Hz. Motors, inverters and electrical panels are sized on this value.
Which authorities oversee food safety in the United Kingdom?
The main authorities are: FSA (Food Standards Agency (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)); FSS (Food Standards Scotland).
Which rules must the plant in the United Kingdom comply with?
Food hygiene: EU regulations retained in UK law, with mandatory HACCP. Machinery: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, UKCA marking; check case by case whether CE marking is currently recognised. Several EU rules still apply in Northern Ireland.
A plant in the United Kingdom?
Tell us your product and capacity: we will prepare a feasibility study.
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