Collection: Crates for Agri-Food and Accessories

Food contact cases must be made of materials conforming to Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004on materials in contact with food (MOCA).

In particular, they must ensure:

• Absence of harmful substance migration towards food
• Smooth, non-porous surfaces easily sanitizable
• Resistance to frequent washing cycles and chemical agents
• Suitability for use temperatures (including refrigerated cells)

Typical materials: high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) certified food grade.

Common mistake: using standard industrial containers that are not certified, which can release contaminants or be unsuitable for sanitization.

No, HACCP is not a product certification but a management system.

Food containers are not “HACCP certified” in the strict sense, but must be compatible with a company's HACCP plan.

This means that they must:

• Being realized in suitable materials for food contact
• Being easily washable and sanitizable
• Not favoring cross-contaminations

Real conformity is based on:

• Manufacturer's MOCA declaration
• Material tracing
• Correct management and cleaning in the company

In summary: The food grade material is necessary, but it's the correct use in the HACCP system that ensures compliance.

Effective sanitization depends on material, design, and process.

For high-rotation environments (food industries, slaughterhouses, fruit and vegetable), boxes must:

• Have smooth surfaces and no gaps
• Be resistant to high-pressure washes and alkaline/acidic detergents
• Be compatible with automated industrial washes

Recommended procedure:

• Pre-washing to remove organic residues
• Washing with specific detergents
• Rinsing and complete drying
• Optional chemical or thermal sanitizing

Frequent criticalities: Damaged or porous cassette cases become a bacterial accumulation point and must be replaced.

Yes, but only if designed for low-temperature use.

Materials such asHDPE and PP maintain good performance even in refrigerated environments, but with differences:

• HDPE: better impact resistance at low temperatures
• PP: more rigid, can become fragile below zero if not additives

For use in refrigerated cells or freezing:

• Verify the declared temperature range
• Prefer shock-absorbing materials
• Avoid overloading in extreme conditions

Common mistake: Use standard cases not designed for cold, with risk of breakage during movement or stacking.