Reasonable and compliant use of electrostatic precipitators: major rectification in the catering industry, those who fail to install them may be punished

1. Hazards and challenges of oil fume emissions

The catering industry produces a large amount of oil fume during the cooking process, which contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and other harmful substances, posing a serious threat to the atmospheric environment and human health. Long-term exposure to oil fume environment may cause respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and even increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, it is urgent to effectively control catering oil fume emissions.

2. Strict requirements of environmental protection regulations

In order to solve the problem of oil fume pollution in catering, governments of various countries have issued strict environmental protection regulations, clearly stipulating the installation and use standards of oil fume purification equipment. For example, China's "Food Industry Oil Fume Emission Standard" (GB18483-2001) makes detailed provisions on the technical parameters and emission limits of electrostatic precipitators. Environmental protection departments will regularly inspect the oil fume emissions of catering enterprises. Any enterprise that fails to meet the standards will face fines, suspension of business, and even revocation of business licenses.

3. Reasonable and compliant use guide for electrostatic precipitators

Electrostatic precipitators are key equipment for catering enterprises to control oil fume emissions. Through electrostatic purification, filtration adsorption, photocatalysis and other technologies, harmful substances in oil fume can be efficiently removed. To ensure compliance, catering enterprises need to follow the following principles:

Choose the right equipment: According to the size of the restaurant, the number of stoves and the amount of oil fume emissions, purchase electrostatic precipitators that meet national standards. High-quality equipment should have high purification efficiency, stable performance and convenient maintenance design.

Standardized installation and operation: Install strictly in accordance with the equipment manual and local regulations, and ensure that the equipment continues to operate normally in daily operations.

Regular maintenance: Clean filters regularly, check circuit systems, and replace damaged parts in a timely manner to avoid equipment failures that may reduce purification effects.

Establish a record and reporting system: Record equipment use and maintenance in detail, and submit operation reports to the environmental protection department as required to ensure compliance.

4. Serious consequences of illegal installation and use

Catering companies that fail to install or use electrostatic precipitators in accordance with regulations will face a series of severe penalties. Environmental protection departments will warn and fine companies that violate regulations. Those with serious circumstances will be ordered to suspend business for rectification or even permanently close. In addition, companies that fail to meet the standards must complete rectification within a deadline, and those who fail to do so will face more severe sanctions.

5. Multiple benefits of compliant use

Avoid legal risks: comply with regulatory requirements, ensure that companies operate legally, and avoid economic losses and reputation damage caused by violations.

Enhance brand image: actively fulfill environmental protection responsibilities, enhance consumer trust, and enhance the social image and market competitiveness of companies.

Ensure health and safety: effectively purify oil smoke, improve the air quality of the kitchen and dining environment, and protect the health of employees and customers.

Promote sustainable development of the industry: Standardizing oil fume emissions will help promote the green transformation of the catering industry and create a healthy market environment.

The reasonable and compliant use of electrostatic precipitators is an environmental responsibility that catering companies must fulfill. By properly installing and maintaining equipment, companies can not only meet regulatory requirements and avoid legal risks, but also enhance brand value and protect public health. Let us work together to contribute to creating a green and environmentally friendly dining environment.