SIST EN ISO 22041:2019 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 22041:2019 - Refrigerated storage cabinets and counters for professional use - Performance and energy consumption (ISO 22041:2019) - is a CEN-endorsed international standard that defines how to verify the performance and energy consumption of refrigerated storage cabinets and counters intended for professional food storage. It specifies test conditions, measurement methods, classification, marking and the list of characteristics manufacturers must declare. The standard applies to appliances used in commercial kitchens, hospitals, canteens, bars, bakeries, gelaterie and institutional catering, but explicitly excludes display cabinets, chest freezers, built-in/roll-in/pass-through cabinets, remote-condensing or water-cooled units, and appliances that perform processing (e.g., heating/humidifying).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and exclusions - clear definition of which professional refrigerated cabinets and counters are covered and which are not.
• Classification by duty and temperature - categories including semi-professional (climate class 3), normal duty (class 4) and heavy duty (class 5) for test/reproducibility purposes.
• Performance verification - test procedures to confirm cabinets maintain prescribed temperature limits for chilled and frozen foodstuffs.
• Energy consumption measurement - standardized test conditions and methods for measuring electrical energy use and reporting results.
• Test conditions and preparation - requirements for laboratory test rooms, cabinet setup, loading (load lines), and reproducibility of results.
• Marking and declared characteristics - mandatory labelling (load limit marking, cabinet labels) and a template for manufacturer-declared data to support purchaser comparison.
• Definitions and terminology - consistent terms such as vertical cabinet, counter cabinet, static air cabinet, combined and multi-use cabinets.

Applications and practical value

• Enables consistent, repeatable energy efficiency and performance comparisons across professional refrigeration products.
• Guides manufacturers in design validation, lab testing and required product declarations and labelling.
• Supports test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies in implementing standardized test methods.
• Helps procurement teams, kitchen designers and facility managers select cabinets that meet temperature-control and energy targets for commercial kitchens, hospitals, and institutional catering.
• Useful for energy auditors and regulatory authorities assessing compliance with energy performance requirements.

Related standards

• EN ISO 22041:2019 supersedes EN 16825:2016 / EN 16825:2016/A1:2019.
• Prepared by ISO/TC 86 (Refrigeration and air‑conditioning) in collaboration with CEN/TC 44.

Keywords: EN ISO 22041:2019, refrigerated storage cabinets, energy consumption, performance testing, professional refrigeration, commercial kitchens, classification, marking, manufacturer declarations.