Are Sigma-Aldrich products suitable for use in food?
Sigma-Aldrich products are sold for ‘Research only’ and are not suitable for food use. There are, however some products in our ‘flavour and fragrance’ range of products that are food grade certified. Food grade certified products are defined as food grade quality materials packaged in an AIB-audited, ISO 9001:2000 accredited facility. All SAFC food-grade certified products meet the following standards: UNITED STATES: 21 CFR 110 – GMP Standards for Foods EUROPEAN: 178/2002 – General Food Standards EUROPEAN 88/388 – Flavouring Standards There are also some products in the Flavour and Fragrance range that are not qualified to be certified as ‘food grade’ even though they are packaged in an AIB-audited, ISO 9001:2000 manufacturing facility. These listings are designated as ‘high quality’ products. These materials may meet the testing requirements of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) or be identified by the US FDA as Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS). SAFC makes no claim that these materials
