The Muslim and Jewish religions further restrict the formulation of food-grade lubricants. There are about 14 million Jews and 1.3 billion Muslims around the world today. Both religions have rules covering aspects of food processing. Some aspects of Halal and Kosher are similar but these terms are not interchangeable. Continue reading →

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Pharmaceutical plants have machineries that have many moving parts and these require lubricants to work properly. These range from hydraulics, gear boxes, bearings and chains to vacuum pumps and compressors. Continue reading →

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With the looming importance of product safety and efficiency, regulating agencies such as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S food and Drug Administration (FDA), together with other third party organizations, continuously update definitions, requirements and guidelines for food grade oil regulation. These policies on food grade oil manufacturing ensure that food, drink and drug items released into the market are safe for public consumption. Continue reading →

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As food-grade greases are used in various food-processing equipment, strict guidelines have been implemented to secure the safety of food, drink and drug products. Continue reading →

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The need for food grade lubricants for food and beverage producers, pharmaceuticals manufacturers, and producers of containers used to package food-related products, has popularized a new terminology in the vernacular of food-grade lubricants: ISO 21469 certification. Though ISO 21469 is not a new standard, it has taken a while for mainstream adoption. Continue reading →

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