faqs: Food Grade Lubricants

Questions

1. Which Organisations are concerned with the rules for “food grade” lubricant use on a world wide basis?
2. What maximum level of contamination is permissible under the heading of “incidental food contact”?
3. Is it permissible to use non- “food-grade” lubricants in a food related business?
4. In general, is the performance of OILS AND LUBRICANTS Food-Grade Lubricants inferior to, equal to, or superior to the “regular” product line?
5. Other than usual Food Companies where can OILS AND LUBRICANTS Food Grade Lubricants be used?
6. Are OILS AND LUBRICANTS Food Grade Lubricants free of Alergens and Genetically Modified Substances?

Answers

1. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
   National Sanitary Foundation (NSF).
   United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
   United States Pharmacopeia (USP., applies to pharmaceutical use).
   Canadian Food Inspection The Jewish Star K organisation.
   HALAL.BP
   ISO DIN NF
2. 10 Parts per million by weight.
3. Yes, provided they are used in areas where no contact with food is possible. For example lubricants used on trucks, forklifts, etc for transporting goods. Back up power generation etc.
4. In ALL cases, they are as good as the “regular lubes”. Generally they have some superior properties.
5. Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, hospitals & health care, water treatment & drilling facilities.
6. OILS AND LUBRICANTS FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS are Free of Gluten. Free of Genetically Modified substance – Nut & Wheat Free.