1 Scope
This document specifies hygiene requirements for the operation of commercial dishwashing
machines (hereinafter referred to as dishwashing machines) and the tests to be performed
on these machines. It specifies requirements for reaching an appropriate hygienic
status of articles treated in the dishwashing machines. This document also includes
guidelines for the hygienic and proper operation, care and maintenance of dishwashing
machines. Furthermore, methods for testing hygienic operation are defined.
This document applies to dishwashing machines used in a professional environment for
cleaning wash ware that is used in contact with food, such as plates, crockery, glassware,
cutlery, reusable boxes and similar articles.
Dishwashing machines are used in professional kitchens, e.g. in restaurants, canteens
and hospitals and in businesses such as bakeries, butcher's shops, etc.
This document does not apply to domestic dishwashing machines, washer disinfectors
for the treatment of medical devices and machines for industrial use.
BS EN 17735:2022 Referenced Document
EN 10088-3 Stainless steels - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resistant steels for general purposes*, 2023-12-20 Update
EN IEC 63136 Electric dishwashers for commercial use - Test methods for measuring the performance
EN ISO 18593 Microbiology of the food chain - Horizontal methods for surface sampling
BS EN 17735:2022 history
2023BS EN 17735:2022 Commercial dishwashing machines. Hygiene requirements and testing