| | Crockery can break
and cause
shards
| | Risk of injury
from broken glass | Use of
more robust materials
(e.g. melamine),
regular inspection for
damage,
precautionary measures
during transportation | DIN EN 12980:
Thermal and
mechanical
stresses on
tableware; DIN EN 12983-
1: Cookware -
Safety and performance
Tuv |
| | Smooth
surfaces
can slip on
tables or on
shelves
| | Injuries or
damage caused by
falling
crockery | Anti-slip coatings, use
coasters,
Storage on
non-slip surfaces | DIN 51130: Determination
of slip resistance;
DIN 51097:
Slip resistance
wet-loaded
barefoot areas |
| | Edges or
surfaces
can flake off
| | Risk of injury,
especially for
children | Regular inspection
and disposal
of damaged parts,
Use of impact-resistant
materials | DIN 10511:
Food hygiene -
Commercial
Glasswashing with
Glasswashers -
Hygienic
Requirements, testing
Akggs |
| | | Improper
cleaning, too
long storage
of residues | Health risks
due to consumption of
bacteria | Clean dishes immediately after
use
,
regular
sterilization,
dry storage | DIN EN 17735:
Food hygiene -
Commercial automatic
warewashing - Hygienic
requirements, testing
Winterhalter |
| | Formation of
mold on
damp
dishes | | Health risks
due to
mold spores | Dry dishes thoroughly after cleaning
,
good ventilation in the
storage area | DIN 10522:
Food hygiene -
Commercial mechanical
Rinsing of reusable crates
and reusable containers
for unpackaged
foodstuffs - Hygiene
requirements, testing
Akggs |
| | Cracks or
deformations
due to high
temperatures | Use in
microwaves
or with
hot
water | | Microwave and
heat-resistant
Select materials,
handle with care at
high temperatures | DIN EN 12983-1:
Cookware -
Safety and
performance
Tuv |
| | Dishes can become hot
and cause
burns
| Heating in
oven or
microwave | | Use crockery only for
intended
temperature range
,
Cautions for
users | DIN EN 13257:
Thermal
stress
of tableware |
| | Unhandy
design can make
use
more difficult | | | Choose ergonomic
design, prefer easy
to handle
tableware | DIN EN ISO 9241-210:
Ergonomics of human-
system interaction - Part 210:
Process for designing
usable
interactive systems |
| | Excessive
weight can be
difficult to lift
| | Stress on the joints
or muscles | Lightweight material, well
distributed weight
use | DIN 33402-1: Body measurements of
humans - Part 1: Terms,
Measurement methods |
| | Production and
Disposal
pollutes the
environment | Production,
Choice of materials | Pollution,
Waste of resources | Use of sustainable
materials (e.g. recyclable
ceramics or glass), avoidance
of disposable tableware | |