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lubricant will be used in food processing applications. Incidental contact lubricants, or lubricants not intended to come into direct contact with food, but could have the possibility of incidental food contact during production, are categorised as “H1” lubricants. In addition to reviewing the acceptability of all ingredients, including proprietary mixtures, NSF also reviews product trade names, ensures required labeling components are present, evaluates ingredient statements, language translations, use instructions and compliance to 21 and 40 CFR labeling regulations.
21469 Certification is gaining traction in international markets as manufacturers of food grade lubricants strive to differentiate their products and secure global solutions for their customers.
Regardless of which voluntary registration or certification program a lubricant manufacturer pursues, it is important to recognise that there may be overarching legal requirements specific to a particular industry or country to be mindful of. While this can create challenges, there are many organisations available to help manufactures comply with increasingly complex regulations.
One fact is certain however, and that is that the food industry is on an accelerated growth trajectory, with much of that growth and demand coming from developing economies just on the verge of implementing modern food safety practices. Achieving the growth needed will depend on critical technology advances in automation, robotics, packaging and more efficient transportation models. This makes the food industry an exciting and opportunistic target for any lubricant manufacturer.
In addition to H1, or incidental contact lubricants, NSF also evaluates and registers other nonfood compounds including water treatment chemicals, cleaners, sanitisers, coatings, laundry and hand care products, and a wide array of chemical compounds that have practical applications inside a food processing facility.
Through the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) a working group was formed to develop a global standard for lubricants used in food processing and other specialty industries. In 2005 the final Standard: “ISO 21469: Safety of Machinery, Lubricants with Incidental Product Contact – Hygiene Requirements” was published. In 2006, NSF launched the first ISO 21469 Certification program, serving lubricant manufacturers who sought a robust global certification for lubricants used in food, pharma, cosmetics, animal feed and other specialty processing industries. While ISO 21469 Certification requires label and product formulation review, similar to NSF Registration, there are some additional requirements. ISO 21469 product manufacturers undergo a facility inspection, where risks associated with the production of the lubricant are identified and mitigated. In addition, lubricant samples are independently tested to verify consistency in production batches. Today ISO
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About NSF: NSF International is a global independent organisation that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the water, food, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimise adverse health effects and protect the environment. Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. With clients in more than 170 countries, NSF International is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment.
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www.brcglobalstandards.com/media/ 48150/brctag-guidance-document.pdf NSF International
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