The document specifies the construction requirements and appropriate tests methods for heated or not heated top shelves," which are used for presentation and distribution of food. The requirements and test methods are related to performance and fitness of purpose. Special emphasis is given to constructional requirements according to the latest developments in technology of the catering and gastronomy. The laws relating to ""technische Arbeitsmittel (Ger則esicherheitsgesetz)"""," ""Lebensmittel- und Bedarfsgegenst刵de (LMBG)"" and the Lebensmittelhygiene (LMHV)"" were taken into account.#",#