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Before container loading, every commercial kitchen equipment package undergoes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) verifying electrical dielectric safety, thermal recovery, material grade (AISI 304/430), and target-market regulatory markings:
| Destination Market | Electrical & Gas Safety | Sanitation & Food Contact | Energy & Refrigerant Rules | Mandatory FAT Verification Checkpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America (US / Canada) | UL 197 (Electric Cooking) / ANSI Z83.11 (Gas) / cETLus | NSF/ANSI 2 (Fabrication), NSF/ANSI 3 (Warewashing), NSF/ANSI 7 (Refrigeration) | DOE 2017 / ENERGY STAR / SNAP R290 Charge Limits | 115V/60Hz or 208–240V/60Hz nameplate check; hi-pot test; coved radius & weld inspection |
| European Union & UK | CE LVD (EN 60335-2-36/37/42) / EMC / GAR (EU 2016/426) | EC 1935/2004 Food Contact + EU 852/2004 Hygiene Design | EU MEPS EcoDesign (EN 16825) & F-Gas Regulation | 230V/50Hz or 400V/3Ph/50Hz load test; earth continuity ≤0.1 Ω; Declaration of Conformity (DoC) |
| Middle East / GCC & SE Asia | SASO / SABER (Saudi), ESMA (UAE), IEC CB Scheme | Municipality Food Control & HACCP Audit Readiness | Climate Class 5 (40–43°C Ambient) Tropicalized Compressor | 50Hz vs 60Hz frequency match (Saudi 60Hz); XRF alloy verification (AISI 304); HS Code packing list |
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