Codes, standards and Recommended Practices
Codes and standards allow food process design to be universal, although different countries have different codes and standards
The terms” code” and “standard” are used interchange ably
“code” is mostly reserved for a code of practice (e.g. a recommended design or operating procedure)
“standard” is preferred for sizes(e.g. 1-inch nominal size steel pipe schedule number) and compositions.
Numerous rules to ensure safe and economical design, fabrication, installation and testing of equipment, structure and materials.
Rules codified by the national standards organizations of each country in consultation with professional societies, trade groups, and government agencies.
For example
American Society for Testing and materials (ASTM) provides standards related to materials testing including packaging materials
International Organization for standardization (ISO) provides various standards for different food products and processes.