Food products

We consumers and society are increasingly demanding that our food be produced in a sustainable and ethical way and have a positive impact on our health. Tribotec, together with our suppliers, has a strong focus on developing products that are kind to people and the environment.

OKS lubricants for food technology can be used in all areas where people come into contact with lubricants. This is much more than just the food and beverage industry.

Typical users are for example:

• Manufacturers of food packaging
• Machinery and equipment manufacturers for the food industry
• Logistics centres for food
• Manufacturers of appliances and household products
• Toy industry
• Pharmaceutical industry

At present, there is no binding European or international legislation for food grade lubricants. Food technology and related activities therefore mainly follow the US regulations.

Positive list from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) 

This list contains all substances authorised in food grade lubricants. The White Paper published by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) publishes all lubricants tested by the NSF. They can be found at www.nsf.org.

The classification NSF H1 stands for lubricants that may be used when food contact cannot be excluded.

Under NSF H2 summarises the lubricants that may be used when food contact is technically excluded.