We Are EHEDG Member. Why Hygienic Design Sets Universal Pack Apart

31 March 2025

At Universal Pack, we’re proud to share some exciting news: We are now an official EHEDG member.

This isn’t just a badge or a formality, it’s a strategic move that reflects our deep commitment to hygienic design, food safety, and engineering excellence.

Being part of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) means we’ve raised the bar on how we think, design, and build our machinery.

This membership opens the door to innovation, quality, and trust. It sends a strong message to our partners, customers, and the industry: Universal Pack is serious about delivering machines that not only perform flawlessly but are also built with uncompromising standards of hygiene, safety, and sustainability.

What Does It Mean to Be an EHEDG Member?

The EHEDG (short for European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) is a global consortium of food manufacturers, equipment suppliers, research institutes, and public health authorities. They all work together toward one common goal, ensuring the highest level of hygiene in the design and engineering of food processing equipment.

For Universal Pack, being part of this network means we’re constantly pushing the envelope engineering machines that go above and beyond compliance. It means our design choices are backed by science, experience, and collaboration with the top experts in Europe.

Why EHEDG Matters, But Why We Joined.

So why does this matter to you or anyone buying or working with our machines?

Because food safety isn’t just about ingredients. It’s about every surface, screw, weld, and material in your production line. If the equipment isn’t easy to clean, sanitize, and inspect your risk of contamination skyrockets.

By aligning with EHEDG, we’re building machines that:

Are easier to clean and maintain;
Reduce downtime and risk of contamination;
Comply with the strictest food safety regulations;
Extend lifespan thanks to superior materials and design;
Give your QA teams more confidence and fewer headaches.
In other words, being EHEDG certified helps you sleep better at night.

What EHEDG Brings to the Table

Becoming a member of EHEDG gives us direct access to:

World-class engineering guidelines;
Cutting-edge research and insights;
A powerful network of hygienic design experts;
Early updates on food safety regulations;
Ongoing training and certifications

We don’t just stay current, we stay ahead. That means you get a partner that’s not playing catch up with regulations or innovation.

How EHEDG Shapes the Way We Design

Here’s the truth: good design isn’t just about looks or function. It’s about hygiene, too.

With EHEDG guidelines as our compass, we’ve adopted smarter design principles:

No sharp corners or hard to reach areas;
No exposed bolts or fasteners near product zones;
Surfaces that resist bacteria and corrosion;
Angled surfaces to allow full drainage, no pooling;
Materials that stand up to high pressure cleaning and disinfection

We design for CIP (Clean In Place) and SIP (Sterilize In Place) compatibility, which helps your team save time and operate with more confidence.

The result? Equipment that performs better, lasts longer, and meets the hygiene standards your market demands.

Your Products Deserve This Level of Clean

In industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, there’s zero room for error. Hygiene isn’t a nice to have, it’s a must. When your machines are EHEDG aligned, you can count on:

Fewer recalls and rejections;
Higher customer confidence;
Lower risk of regulatory issues;
Easier audits;
Better brand protection

EHEDG helps us deliver peace of mind not just performance.

A Real Competitive Edge in a Demanding Market

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, whether you’re packaging snacks, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, or medical devices, trust is currency. When clients know your machines are built according to EHEDG standards, you’re not just selling equipment. You’re delivering a promise of safety and reliability.

That’s the kind of competitive edge that doesn’t show up on a spec sheet but makes all the difference in purchasing decisions.

Being an EHEDG member tells the world you care about the details that matter, because clean, safe design isn’t an add on. It’s engineered from the ground up.

Engineering Excellence Starts With Materials

EHEDG doesn’t just focus on shape and form, it’s also about what your machines are made of.

We use:

Food safe stainless steel grades;
Sealed, sanitary welds with no crevices;
Gaskets and seals designed to withstand harsh cleaning agents;
Surfaces treated for corrosion resistance.

Every material is chosen with longevity, safety, and cleanability in mind. EHEDG’s guidance helps ensure that from the smallest washer to the largest frame, our machines are ready for the real world and the most rigorous cleaning regimens.

A Smarter, Cleaner Design Means Less Downtime

Let’s be real: downtime kills productivity. And a big reason for unplanned downtime in food and pharma production? Cleaning.

When machines aren’t designed to be cleaned quickly and thoroughly, you lose precious hours, waste product, and increase risk.

Our EHEDG aligned machines are built to:

Be cleaned faster and more completely;
Minimize disassembly;
Prevent buildup in hidden areas;
Avoid contamination risks that trigger shutdowns.

It’s not just cleaner. It’s smarter and it pays off every single day on your production floor.

A Culture of Continuous Learning and Improvement

Being an EHEDG member isn’t a one time deal. It’s a continuous journey. We stay plugged into:

Workshops on hygienic design innovations;
Scientific publications and case studies;
EHEDG training for our engineers and designers;
Working groups that help shape the future of hygiene standards.

This means our teams are constantly learning and leveling up, bringing fresh insights and better solutions to every machine we deliver.

EHEDG Compliance Supports Global Regulations

Markets are getting tighter. Compliance requirements are getting tougher. And that’s a good thing, it protects your product and your reputation.

EHEDG membership helps us stay ahead of:

EU Food Contact Material (FCM) regulations;
FDA and USDA requirements for hygienic design;
GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) schemes like BRCGS and IFS
ISO 14159: Safety of Machinery Hygienic Requirements.

Whether you’re exporting to the EU, the US, or beyond, you can trust that our machines are built for global standards, not just local ones.

Universal Pack Machines: Built for Clean, Certified for Confidence

Our machines aren’t just built for performance, they’re built for peace of mind. By incorporating EHEDG principles, we’re setting a higher bar for what it means to deliver quality.

Every weld, seal, slope, and surface is engineered with a singular purpose: to support our customers in delivering safe, high quality products without compromise.

This isn’t about checking a box. It’s about building trust with every batch, every shift, every day.

Helping You Pass Every Audit With Flying Colors

We know how stressful audits can be. When your facility is filled with EHEDG-compliant equipment, you’ve already won half the battle.

Our machines help you:

Show clear evidence of sanitary design;
Simplify your cleaning protocols;
Demonstrate alignment with global standards;
Impress auditors and clients alike.

It’s not just about avoiding red flags, it’s about showing leadership in hygiene and responsibility.

Sustainability Starts With Smart Design

Here’s a truth we live by: a clean machine is a green machine.

EHEDG design helps reduce:

Water usage during cleaning;
Energy consumption during sterilization cycles;
Chemical waste from over cleaning or re cleaning;
Product loss due to contamination or poor hygiene practices.

And because our machines last longer with less wear and tear, you get a lower carbon footprint over the equipment’s lifecycle. That’s sustainability you can measure.

Why Our Customers Care

Let’s face it, today’s customers are more informed and more cautious than ever. From retailers to regulators to end consumers, everyone wants to know what’s behind the label.

By choosing Universal Pack, you’re signaling that hygiene, safety, and quality aren’t negotiable. You’re investing in machinery that’s designed with their health and trust in mind.

And in the long run? That’s what builds real, lasting loyalty.