ETC Group S.r.l. Sole Shareholder
Industrial area Pirano, Tavullia
Str. Delle Campagne, 10
61010 Tavullia PU - ITALY
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- Scrubbers for Wood-fired Ovens
- Scrubbers for Electric Ovens
- Scrubbers for Charcoal Grills
- Stainless Steel Exhaust Fans
Soot from Wood-Fired Ovens: A Silent Killer for Pizza Chefs, Cooks, and Customers
A Threat We Breathe Every Day
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) causes cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and more than 70,000 premature deaths every year in Italy alone.
Soot and smoke from wood-fired ovens and industrial chimneys are particularly dangerous because they contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) — substances officially classified as carcinogenic to humans.
Pizza Chefs and Cooks: The First Victims
A study published in Occupational Medicine found that pizza chefs working with wood-fired ovens without proper filtration systems show:
Twice the incidence of chronic bronchitis compared to the general population,
A significantly higher risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease,
Frequent symptoms such as coughing, eye irritation, and headaches.
These risks do not affect only kitchen staff — customers and nearby residents breathe the same contaminated air.
The False Economy of Cheap Systems
Many so-called “smoke scrubbers” on the market are nothing more than steel boxes with a few water nozzles, lacking any certification or laboratory testing.
Such devices do not effectively reduce emissions and allow dangerous substances to escape into the atmosphere, which can:
Cause lung cancer,
Trigger heart attacks and strokes,
Exacerbate asthma and respiratory diseases in children.
A low purchase price quickly turns into fines, lawsuits, and costly replacements.
Protecting Health Is a Duty
Owners of restaurants and pizzerias have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure safe air for their employees and guests.
Before purchasing a smoke scrubber, it is essential to request:
IMQ or equivalent certifications,
Fume and emission analyses performed by independent laboratories,
Documented proof of fine particle reduction (PM2.5).
A real filtration system is not just a metal box — it is a sophisticated technology designed to save lives, not merely to comply with regulations.
ETC Group Srl – Innovative Air and Smoke Filtration Systems
We design and manufacture water-based soot scrubbers, electrostatic and activated carbon filters, as well as ozone generators and ductless systems for pizzerias, restaurants, and industrial kitchens.
Our units are CE and IMQ certified, achieving up to 99% smoke reduction and 95% odor elimination.
Protect your health, your business, and your reputation.
Choose certified filtration systems by ETC Group Srl.
