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Quality Standards 4 January 2023 3 min. read

WRAS and KIWA – Changes to Mechline’s Water Product Accreditation

This year, our customers may notice some changes to our water products. Not in how they are manufactured, but in the accreditation that they will hold. This is because we will be transitioning some ranges over from WRAS to KIWA. Water Industry Approval Schemes In the past, WRAS has been thought of as the water

Environment 3 May 2022 5 min. read

Enzyme Dosing vs Biological Dosing: What is the Difference?

The distinction between bacteria and enzymes is often misunderstood, which leads to poor decision making when it comes to choosing FOGS management equipment. This can lead to drain blockages, equipment breakdown, and even prosecution, if your venue is found to be responsible for problems in the sewer network. Whether you’re using a Biological solution, or

Gas 10 September 2021 4 min. read

Mechline and First Choice pledge support for Gas Safety Week 2021

The importance of gas safety is critical in the foodservice sector, and that’s why two of the industry’s biggest names, Mechline and First Choice Group have once again joined forces to raise awareness ahead of Gas Safety Week 2021 (13th – 19th September). In its 11th year, Gas Safety Week brings together organisations from across

Environment 10 September 2021 3 min. read

Mechline’s four steps to clean drains and FOGS compliance

Mechline Developments has launched a comprehensive four step FOGS management service – to help operators prevent the build-up of fats, oils, grease and starches in their drains and sewers and to ensure that they are compliant with all relevant UK legislation. Mechline’s four step FOGS management service involves: assessing the FOGS management needs of a

FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) 9 June 2021 6 min. read

Food Hygiene Regulations: Is Your Restaurant Ready?

In 2020, local authorities recorded almost 71,000 complaints about food safety and the hygiene practices of local businesses – a 5 per cent increase on the year before. Elsewhere, food standards complaints covering things like authenticity and food fraud grew 3 per cent between 2019-2020. Following a particularly challenging year for the hospitality industry, we’re

Gas 14 September 2020 4 min. read

Mechline & First Choice To Support The 10th Gas Safety Week

Mechline Developments has again joined forces with leading spare parts supplier First Choice to support the 10th Gas Safety Week, which runs from the 14th to 20th  September. Gas Safety Week provides a platform for organisations across the UK to work together to raise awareness of gas safety, and together Mechline and First Choice want