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Flies from the drain.
Stink in the kitchen.
Inspector tomorrow.

A HACCP plan can be perfect on paper — if the swarms Psychoda They climb up from the drain behind the line; it won't last long. Green Drain™ physically breaks the breeding cycle in the P-trap and keeps sewer odours behind its silicone seal.

HACCP Int. RG-04NSF/ANSI 2No chemistryNo flies30s installation
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Fly from the drain
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Fragrance
5 years
Life
30 s
By the drain
Problem & solution

Why the classic P-trap It doesn't work in the kitchen

A professional kitchen has multiple floor drains. The main line uses them all day. Auxiliary drains—pantries, storage-room corridors, employee restrooms—not always.

Without Green Drain™

  • The P-traps are drying out over the weekend, seasonal closure, low season.
  • Fruit flies (Drosophila) and drain flies (Psychoda) reproduce in the P-trap biofilm — a cycle of about 7 days.
  • Flies rise from the drain and land on the preparation — a critical control point in the HACCP plan.
  • Sewer gases (H₂S, NH₃) pass through the dry sump and give off a "kitchen smell" that guests can detect.
  • The sanitation inspector requires an active pest control measure in the drains during inspection.

With Green Drain™

  • Mechanical barrier — the fly simply can't get through the silicone barrier.
  • No breeding in the P-trap — water flows through, but there's no standing water for eggs.
  • No chemicals, no pouring of substances — lower risk to staff health and safety.
  • HACCP Int. RG-04 endorsement — covers CCP for drain pests
  • Resistant to grease, detergents, and kitchen chemicals
Croatian HoReCa context

Seasonality is structural risk

Croatian coastal hospitality establishments often operate only seasonally. According to HOK data, the number of hospitality businesses in 2024 rose by about 2%. Seasonal closures mean dried-up P-traps—and the flies and smells of the first days of opening.

~7 days
Reproduction cycle of the Psychoda fly in the P-trap (entomological data)
5–10 days
Time in which the P-trap dries without use
HACCP International
RG-04 endorsement as a CCP measure for pest control
EU 178/2002
Basic Food Safety Regulation — mandatory for all HoReCa
Codex
Codex Alimentarius — the international HACCP framework
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Seal maintenance chemicals — economical for 5 years
Data Sources and Regulatory Framework (2024–2025 data)

Statistical data were taken from official sources: State Statistical Office (data.dzs.hr) Croatian Institute of Public Health (hzjz.hr), Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy (mrosp.gov.hr), Agency for Science and Higher Education (azvo.hr), Ministry of Tourism and Sports (mint.gov.hr). Regulatory framework: EUR-Lex for EU directives and regulations — EU 2017/745 (MDR), EU 178/2002 (food safety), EU 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011 (food contact materials), EU 528/2012 (BPR), EU 2014/34 (ATEX). Standards: EN 1253-1 (floor P-traps, water seal ≥50 mm), EN 1253 Parts 6/7/8 (mechanical seal failures, 2023), HACCP Internacional RG-04, ASSE 1072-2020, NSF/ANSI 2. Tourism data taken from the DZS publication for H1 2025, healthcare data from the HZJZ report 2024, data for education from DZS publications for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years, data for nursing homes from the MROSP report, and announcements of EU-funded construction in 2025. Revision date: May 2026.

Implementation

Audit to Season opening in 7 days

Ideal timing — March/April, before the kitchen is serviced for the season. Installation is part of the standard wet cleaning.

01

Mapping

We map all drains by zones: line, preparation, storage, sanitation.

02

Sizes

We measure the inner diameter of the grate. Most kitchen hoods are GD 3 or GD 4.

03

7-day test

We set up four samples before the season. The head chef checks the effect.

04

The whole kitchen

Pre-season wet cleaning — same-day installation.

Model Recommendation

Recommendation per zone in the restaurant.

A professional kitchen in Croatia operates according to EN 1253 and HACCP standards. Most Croatian hospitality establishments built in the last 20 years have 3″ (DN80) traps in the lines and 4″ (DN100) traps in the central drains under the dishwashing shelves. Older establishments (cafeteria-type) often have DN65.

Green Drain™ Recommended for your industry.

  • Line (griddle, fryer, garde manger, plancha)GD 3Standard 3″ size in new construction, critical CCP for flies.
  • Main bay under the sink (3-bay sink area)GD 4Highest throughput, grease-resistant and CIP-compatible.
  • Guest and staff restroomsGD 2 + GD Uri-Tabs™ in the urinal block
  • Exterior terrace with drainage (Adriatic facilities)GD 3Keeps insects out, keeps odours behind the seal.
💬 Not sure of the exact size? Send us a photo of your sink drain — our technical team will respond with a written recommendation within the same business day, free of charge.
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GD 2
DN50 · guest/staff sanitary fixtures
GD 2.5
DN65 · older buildings, bar
GD 3
DN80 · line, preparation
GD 3-3.5
DN80-90 · traditional P-traps
GD 4
DN100 · main grooves
GD 5
DN125 · stewarding
Questions

Most common doubts

Will the sanitation inspector accept this as a CCP measure?

Green Drain™ is HACCP International RG-04 endorsed as a measure for controlling pests and odours in drains. We will send the technical documentation and SDS in advance for your HACCP file.

What if the grate comes off for cleaning?

The gasket remains in the drain—the grate is removed from above it. During the annual P-trap service, the gasket can be easily removed, cleaned, and replaced.

Will this stop the water at high flow?

No. GD 3 leaks over 105 L/min, GD 4 over 340 L/min — more than the kitchen line can deliver at once.

Complete solution

Three products.
One protection portfolio.

Green Drain™ doesn't work alone — for maximum drain control it's combined with GD Uri-Tabs™ (urinals) and GreenSwirl™ (cleaning).

Ready for Free audit?

We come to the site, map the drains, and provide a written recommendation—no cost, no obligation.