What standards or specifications do food grade lubricants have to meet?
Food grade lubricants standards are usually defined by regulations published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, until recently, were submitted for approval by the US department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA H1 approval has been widely recognised as the most authoritative standard for identifying lubrications that are safe for use in the food manufacturing process. The USDA ceased approving lubricants in 1998. Commercial organisations, notably National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF), are now offering food grade approvals. Nevertheless, FDA regulations regarding the components that make up food grade lubricants are still in force.
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