Autoclave in the food industry: the point on the regulation
What are the regulations related to the use of an autoclave? The autoclave is a pressurized device, as such it is subject to certain regulations, to ensure the safety of operators. The CTCPA, Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, summarizes the regulations in force. Download the PDF file: CTCPA sheet - autoclave regulation
The regulations in force around autoclaves
- CODE OF THE ENVIRONMENT(Attention, the Codes are permanently updated and completed...)
- ARRETE of NOVEMBER 20, 2017 on the in-service monitoring of pressure equipment and simple pressure vessels
These regulations generate a certain number of obligations to be respected according to :
- Type of autoclave (simple vessel connected to a boiler / steam generator)
- The closing system (autoclave closure / closure by removable lid / closure by removable lid with quick closure)
- Of its Useful Volume
- Of its working pressure
- From product VU x PS
Examples of requirements for using an autoclave
- Prior declaration and control of commissioning
- Establishment of a technical operating file
- Safety of pressure limiting devices (safety valves)
- Necessity of a training for the operators, allowing the delivery of an authorization for the driving / exploitation
- Need for a permanent human presence to monitor the operation
- Use an authorized third-party organization for the initial commissioning and periodic inspection
- Need for periodic requalification
- ...
Autoclave operation: training
The CTCPA, Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, trains you to operate an autoclave in the food sector in 4 cities in France: Nantes, Amiens, Avignon and Auch. This training can be financed via your Personal Training Account (CPF).
From the development of your scales to the mapping of autoclaves, you can call on the CTCPA, expert in heat treatments.
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