Products for the food industry – FoodGrade (FG)
FoodGrade (FG) products for the food industry
The development and manufacture of products used in highly sensitive areas such as food production is also standard for us. Examples include screw conveyors, pistons, housings and metering needles. With the introduction of our FG product range, we responded very early to the requirements arising from Regulations (EC) 1935/2004 and (EU) 10/2011.
We offer a wide range of materials that meet the requirements of EU Regulation 10/2011 as well as the US FDA Regulation. The basic aim of both regulations is to prevent substances from migrating from the plastic material into the product.
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and (EU) No. 10/2011
When ordering, we require the indication that the product is to be manufactured in accordance with the requirements of EU Regulation 10/2011. Our process then begins with item creation, order entry and material allocation and continues through the entire manufacturing process. All process and manufacturing steps at our company and, if applicable, also at our suppliers are controlled, documented and carried out within the framework of Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006 – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
You will receive a certificate with all TEPLAST FG products upon delivery. This lists the material-specific migration values (OML and SML) and data on the manufacturing process and traceability. TEPLAST FG products are therefore 100 percent legally compliant and EU-compliant. If the EU 10/2011 requirement is only brought to our attention after delivery, certification is usually no longer possible.
FDA (US Food & Drug Administration)
FDA-compliant plastics are classified as compliant by the semi-finished product manufacturer over a longer period of time. So if you choose an FDA compliant plastic for your product, we can also issue the FDA declaration of compliance afterwards. Traceability is not a mandatory part of FDA.
The data sheets for this material and other materials can be found in our download center.