Networking group for hygienic design

In the network, we delve into practical dilemmas in the design phase, such as how to balance hygienic functionality requirements against lifetime costs, sustainability and meeting third-party certification requirements that many food manufacturers must meet.

Hygienic design is today the standard for everyone who supplies equipment to the food industry, but many experience challenges in ensuring the right coordination between supplier and customer, as well as interpreting what is sufficient in terms of legislation. Therefore, we will work with the following from a business perspective:

• Identification of the most effective tools for identifying end-user needs and for highlighting the benefits of hygienic design in the life cycle of process plants
• Application of new guidelines for hygienic design from primarily the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG)
• Tools for risk assessment of hygienic design, which today must be carried out by both end-user and supplier
• Ensuring that you use materials that are compatible with food in the future
• How do you ensure traceability and necessary documentation throughout the value chain?

In the network, you will be updated on EU legislation, European and international standards, new guidelines and other topics that affect value chains, where primarily stainless steel is used to process food. There is a focus on how new requirements and advances can be utilized strategically and can help strengthen your company's competitiveness.

The network group for hygienic design is aimed at companies that specify and/or produce process equipment and production lines for the food and ingredient industry, as well as companies that produce products and use the same equipment themselves.

The network gives you access to:

• Practical knowledge and methods
• Sparring on design choices and risk assessment
• Insight into upcoming EU requirements, new standards and guidelines
• Exchange of experience with other companies

How the meetings in the network work

We hold on-site full-day network meetings 4 times a year.

The network meetings are held at FORCE Technology's various locations in Denmark or at the member companies.

The price for an annual membership is DKK 9,900 per company. (EHEDG members receive a fixed 10% discount).

In case of late registration, the first 2 meetings of the year will be offset by DKK 2,450, and the 3rd by DKK 1,780.

Member companies will have access to the club's 4 annual meetings for 2 participants. After that, it costs DKK 1,300 per additional participant per meeting.

Membership is not personal - a member company can decide who attends the meeting.

Non-members

If there are topics that are particularly relevant to you, it is possible to participate in individual meetings without being a member of the networking group for hygienic design. The price is DKK 3,100 per person per meeting.

Language

Please note that meetings and communication regarding the network is in Danish.