Is your lubricant truly food-safe?
HACCP International’s certification requirements go beyond formulation Within almost all food manufacturing processes there are opportunities for lubricants to come into contact with food and food packaging. Lubricants from compressor equipment can contaminate the compressed air that contacts food, conveyor chain lubricants can come into contact with food products as they move from place to place during manufacturing and gear boxes can release oils and greases. Lubricants are also deliberately made to contact food when used as release agents used to prevent food sticking to grills or baking pans. Food manufacturers are required to use lubricants that are safe Read more...