Overview - EN ISO 22043:2020 (Ice‑cream freezers)
EN ISO 22043:2020 specifies classification, technical requirements and test conditions for horizontal closed ice‑cream freezers accessed from the top via transparent or solid lids. Published by CEN and identical to ISO 22043:2020, this standard targets freezers that use static‑air cooling with a skin evaporator (no evaporator fan) and are intended for the storage and display of pre‑packed ice‑cream. It applies only to integral refrigeration systems, not to remote or secondary system cabinets, and covers units with net volume ≤ 600 L. For transparent‑lid units, it requires a net volume/TDA ≥ 0.35 m.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Classification and families: Definitions for horizontal closed ice‑cream freezer types (transparent lid vs solid lid) and family grouping for testing.
- Construction and materials: Requirements for structural design, lids, gaskets, and materials compatible with ice‑cream storage (sanitary and odour/taste considerations).
- Refrigeration system: Requirements limited to integral systems with skin evaporators; excludes remote/secondary systems.
- Electrical and safety: Compliance with household/commercial appliance safety requirements and refrigerant safety classification.
- Performance tests:
- Tests inside and outside a controlled test room (ambient conditions, test packages and lifetime).
- Seal testing and lid durability.
- Net volume and TDA (technical display area) calculations.
- Instrumentation, measurement methods and uncertainty.
- Marking and documentation: Load limits, marking plate data and manufacturer information to be supplied.
- Annexed methods: Includes normative and informative annexes for equivalent volume, TDA calculation, odour/taste assessment and performance & energy rating (Annex E).
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Manufacturers and product designers: to design and certify horizontal top‑access ice‑cream freezers that meet recognized safety, performance and test criteria.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies: to perform standardized tests (seal, durability, volume, performance) and issue conformity reports.
- Procurement teams and retailers: to specify compliant display freezers for stores, kiosks and specialty ice‑cream outlets.
- Regulators and compliance officers: for market surveillance, safety checks and verifying energy/performance claims.
- R&D and quality assurance: to benchmark designs, evaluate measurement uncertainty and validate materials for taste/odour absence.
Related standards
Normative references cited include:
- ISO 817 (refrigerant designation and safety)
- ISO 5149‑2 (refrigeration system safety)
- EN 60335‑1 and EN 60335‑2‑89 (electrical safety for household/commercial refrigerating appliances)
EN ISO 22043 is the reference standard for top‑access ice‑cream display freezers using static cooling - essential for manufacturers, testing labs and purchasers seeking consistent classification, test methods and performance assessment.
